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Will US lawmakers avert looming government shutdown? All you need to know
Hardline Republicans urging deep spending cuts are bringing US gov’t to brink of shutdown as October 1 deadline looms.
Published On 26 Sep 2023
Biden joins Michigan picket line to show support for striking autoworkers
US president’s address to union members comes a day before Trump is also set to visit the state and speak to workers.
Published On 26 Sep 2023
Canada parliament speaker faces calls to step down after honouring Nazi
Canada’s foreign minister calls on Anthony Rota to step down after honouring man who served in Nazi World War II unit.
Published On 26 Sep 2023
Ghana: Ex-trade minister quits governing party to contest presidential vote
Kyeremanten’s resignation comes amid worst economic crisis in a generation and before elections in February 2024.
Published On 26 Sep 2023

Muslim activists voice solidarity with Sikhs after murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which Ottawa has linked to New Delhi.

A shutdown is possible if Congress fails to provide funding for the fiscal year starting October 1.

US rights advocates oppose Israel’s entry into Visa Waiver Program because of its treatment of Arab Americans.

The Dutch prime minister discusses the end of his political and diplomatic era after 13 years in power.

Israeli prime minister’s speech focuses on push for formal relations with Saudi Arabia. Here’s all you need to know.

President Yoon expected to exercise his power to reject the motion after PM Han Duck-soo was accused of ‘incompetence’.

Meeting on UN sidelines comes amid apparent friction between two leaders over Israeli premier’s judicial overhaul plan.

Al Jazeera looks back at key UN General Assembly speeches as world leaders and top diplomats gather for 78th session.

A major diplomatic breakthrough between Tehran and Washington remains unlikely before 2024 US election, experts say.

The suicide bombing killed 170 Afghans and 13 US service members during the messy US withdrawal in August 2021.

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