Day News Recap: UN diplomacy intensifies as Iran, Gaza and Xi talks dominate a crowded global agenda
Iran dominated the United Nations General Assembly as President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the world body, defended Tehran and pushed back against accusations over the war fallout, while Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric and said he faced a big decision on whether to strike Iran. đź”— đź”—Diplomacy continued in parallel, with Iran's foreign minister meeting US envoy Steve Witkoff in the first reported talks between the two sides since the June ceasefire unravelled, and later shuttle talks in New York described as productive and a possible opening. đź”— đź”—The wider UN week also brought warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Sep 2026 18:30 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Trump Iran talks dominate UN week as storms, conflicts and markets move
US and Iranian officials held their first reported talks since the June ceasefire unravelled, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meeting US envoy Steve Witkoff on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The discussions came as Washington and Tehran kept diplomacy alive despite rising tensions over sanctions, regional security and the risk of wider conflict. 🔗Donald Trump sharpened the pressure on Tehran at the UN, saying he faced a big decision on whether to strike Iran and warning he could “annihilate” the country if it moved against US interests. He also said American officials had held... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Sep 2026 08:41 LONDON
Katherine promised new $13.3m levee after town's worst flood in 28 years
Residents in the Northern Territory town of Katherine have been promised a new $13.3 million levee after severe flooding earlier this year. The project is planned for Katherine South and is intended to strengthen flood protection in an area that was heavily affected by the March floods. Road-raising works are also part of the plan, alongside a new flood barrier system.The funding will come from both the Northern Territory and federal governments, according to the announcement. The proposed works would stretch for about 3 kilometres and are expected to include 1.6-metre dirt embankments and a 1.5-metre-high levee wall. Officials said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 07:35 LONDON
