COP31 in Antalya: What’s at Stake at This Year’s UN Climate Summit
COP31 runs November 9–20 in Antalya, Türkiye, with Australia leading the talks. The key issues and what came out of the Pacific pre-COP.
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Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine’s Power Grid Days After Trump Declared an ‘Energy Ceasefire’
Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv, Kharkiv and energy sites across Ukraine after Trump announced an energy ceasefire that neither side confirmed.
Iran Offers to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz in Seven Days. Why Washington Isn’t Biting
Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days for an end to strikes and sanctions relief. Why the US wants one deal covering nuclear issues.
UN General Assembly 2026: Who Speaks, What’s at Stake and Who Might Lead the UN Next
Nearly 130 leaders address the 81st UN General Assembly as wars, a funding squeeze and the race to succeed António Guterres dominate the agenda.