UK Foreign Secretary urges urgent action to preserve the two-state solution amid growing obstacles, citing illegal settlements and Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.
£11.4 million in government funding will provide counselling and support services for crime victims in West Yorkshire over the next two years.
The UK-led Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice in Sudan called for urgent adherence to international law and accountability during a UN event, citing escalating civilian harm and external interference.
The Federal Reserve Board issued an enforcement action against a former employee of Sandy Spring Bank, though no further details were disclosed in the announcement.
ECB Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel will resign in January 2027 to join the IMF as Financial Counsellor and Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department.
The U.S. Department of Justice charged four noncitizens, including two illegal aliens, with election-related crimes, alleging fraudulent voter registration and unlawful voting in multiple elections.
Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé urged urgent action to restore security and enable elections, as gangs control key areas and humanitarian needs surge.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel’s military actions at the UN, asserting survival as justification while rejecting genocide claims and accusing international actors of spreading anti-Israel...
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas warned the UN of existential threats to Palestinians, citing Israeli policies and calling for urgent international action to prevent displacement.
The Prime Minister of the DRC told the UN General Assembly that global demand for minerals risks fueling conflict in eastern Congo, where millions remain displaced despite peace agreements and UN resolutions.
UN Member States approved a declaration on sea level rise, warning of existential threats to coastal communities and small island nations amid record annual sea-level increases in 2024.
World leaders at the UN General Assembly debated conflicts, geopolitical tensions, and economic shocks, with sharp divisions over the UN's role and calls for Security Council reform.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that UNRWA’s operations and mandate face severe threats due to Israeli restrictions, staff casualties, and financial shortfalls, jeopardizing essential services for...
UN monitors report intensified Russian strikes in Ukraine, killing over 200 civilians in September, while Yemen’s conflict displaces 125,000 and Gaza’s economy collapses under war damage. Colombia’s drug crackdown risks...
Yemen’s Leadership Council Vice-President urged the UN to restore state authority, halt arms flows to militias, and reject Houthi intransigence to secure Bab el-Mandeb and regional stability.
Auckland City Hospital’s first upgraded cardiac catheterisation lab is now operational, part of a region-wide programme to modernise cardiac services and improve patient care.
New Zealand’s Education Minister addressed global school leaders at the 2026 International Confederation of Principals Convention, highlighting education reforms and structured literacy initiatives to improve student...
Cabinet approved 12 amendments to the Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 to streamline Māori land management, reduce court steps, and preserve ownership while enabling development.
New Zealand will redirect $2 million from seized criminal assets to support Pet Refuge, helping domestic violence victims escape with their pets.
The New Zealand Government will delay decisions on Head Start local government reform proposals until early 2027 to address gaps in regional support and representation.
New Zealand released an updated 2025 petroleum exploration data package to attract investment, featuring 74 new wells and 31 3D seismic surveys since the 2018 update.
New Zealand will invest in two gas security projects to bolster domestic energy supply, including AI-enabled subsurface data sharing and exploration of a Taranaki prospect.
New Zealand allocates $7.5 million to replace critical culverts on Taranaki’s Forgotten World and Surf Highways, preventing potential closures and lengthy detours that could disrupt communities and businesses.
Transport Minister Chris Bishop appointed Michael Ahie as NZTA Deputy Chair, citing his governance experience across multiple sectors to support the agency’s transformation agenda.
The New Zealand government is increasing funding for wildlife care facilities to strengthen bird flu surveillance and response efforts nationwide.
Nearly ten million people participated in the European Central Bank’s survey on future euro banknote designs, reflecting strong public engagement across Europe and beyond.
The RAF has established No. III Space Effects Squadron, the UK’s first unit dedicated to countering hostile actions against British satellites, marking a shift in space defence strategy.
The UK Prime Minister and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed EU-UK cooperation on security, migration, trade, and AI safety during a meeting at the UN General Assembly in September 2026.
The UK Prime Minister and US President Trump met at the UN to discuss bilateral ties, trade, migration, and global security, including Iran, Ukraine, and territorial disputes.
Canada and the Nordic-Baltic Eight reaffirmed their commitment to international law and Ukraine’s sovereignty during their first joint ministerial meeting, emphasizing coordinated security and economic cooperation.