A U.S. official said that President Donald Trump has a strong position in talks with Iran. Representatives from both countries met during the United Nations General Assembly, but they have not reached an agreement yet.
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President Donald Trump is involved in talks with Iran.
The talks include officials from both the U.S. and Iran.
The meetings happened on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
A U.S. State Department spokesman named Tommy Pigott made statements about the talks.
Tommy Pigott said that President Trump "holds all of the cards," meaning the U.S. is in a strong position.
So far, no official deal has been reached between the U.S. and Iran.
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Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States agrees to certain conditions. Talks between Iran and the U.S. are ongoing with the help of mediators during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), as leaders in the region consider the wider impacts of the conflict.
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Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz in seven days.
The reopening depends on the U.S. meeting Iran’s conditions.
The proposal was made during the UN General Assembly meetings.
Negotiations are happening through mediators, not direct talks.
Regional leaders are concerned about the broader consequences of the war affecting the area.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipments.
The conflict mentioned relates to tensions affecting regional security and trade routes.
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The White House has stopped CNN from traveling on Air Force One to cover President Donald Trump’s upcoming trip, replacing CNN with a conservative news outlet. CNN, along with two other outlets banned from the White House, filed a lawsuit claiming the bans violate their rights to report freely.
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CNN was barred from flying on Air Force One for President Trump’s trip to Tennessee.
Real America’s Voice News, a conservative outlet, took CNN’s place on the plane.
Last week, President Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House grounds.
Other major networks (Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC) stopped sharing White House video footage in protest.
The banned news outlets filed a lawsuit citing First Amendment rights (freedom of the press).
A judge temporarily lifted the ban, saying the government did not prove national security was at risk.
The judge’s ruling focused on White House press passes, not directly on Air Force One access.
The legal team believes the judge’s decision also applies to news access on the presidential jet.
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TikTok has agreed to pay Alabama $100 million and add new limits on how teenagers use the app to avoid a court trial. The deal includes time limits for teens, bans on certain filters, and stronger age checks to protect young users.
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TikTok will pay Alabama $100 million and may pay up to $300 million if other states join similar settlements.
The settlement sets a two-hour daily time limit for teens using TikTok.
TikTok will restrict use between midnight and 6 a.m. and stop notifications during school hours.
The deal bans beauty filters for teenage users and provides a non-personalized content option for young people.
Alabama sued TikTok for misleading parents about safety tools meant to protect children.
TikTok’s agreement mirrors similar terms recently agreed upon by Meta (Instagram’s parent company).
More than a dozen states continue to sue TikTok over its effects on young users.
TikTok denies wrongdoing and says it prioritizes teen safety on its platform.
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Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) won the most seats in the recent parliamentary election but did not get enough to control the government alone. PAM will need to team up with other parties to form a ruling coalition. The voter turnout was low, and the Islamist Justice and Development Party (PJD) increased its seats but will stay in opposition.
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PAM won 97 out of 395 seats in Morocco’s House of Representatives.
A majority requires 198 seats, so PAM does not have enough to govern alone.
King Mohammed VI must appoint a prime minister from the party with the most seats.
The PJD increased its seats from 13 in 2021 to 54 but will remain in opposition.
PAM is likely to form a coalition with the monarchist Istiqlal party and others.
Voter turnout was 38%, one of the lowest since 1999.
Potential prime ministers from PAM include Fouzi Lekjaa and Fatima Ezzahra Mansouri.
Mansouri could become the first female prime minister of Morocco if chosen.
The new government will manage investments related to Morocco cohosting the 2030 World Cup.
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Yemen’s government has offered an amnesty to Houthi rebels who decide to leave their group. President Rashad al-Alimi also urged Yemeni citizens to join the armed forces as fighting continues near an important sea passage.
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Yemen’s President Rashad al-Alimi offered amnesty to Houthi rebels who defect.
The Houthis are supported by Iran.
The Yemeni government is calling for more citizens to join the armed forces.
Fighting has increased recently near the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a key shipping route.
The amnesty aims to encourage Houthi fighters to leave the conflict.
The government controls part of Yemen, while the Houthis control other areas.
The conflict has caused a long and ongoing war in Yemen.
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The White House banned CNN from traveling with President Donald Trump on Air Force One for a trip to Tennessee. This move stopped CNN from doing its role in the official White House press pool, which shares video footage of the president with news organizations. Other networks refused to replace CNN, leading to a disruption in live coverage.
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CNN was barred from joining President Trump's trip to Tennessee on Air Force One.
The White House TV press pool shares video coverage among five main networks: ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News, and NBC.
CNN was previously banned from the press pool but then briefly allowed back after a court order.
After CNN’s ban, other networks declined to fill the gap, halting live pool coverage for days.
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore press credentials to CNN, MS NOW, and Politico for 14 days, citing lack of due process.
CNN and other news outlets sued the Trump administration over the bans.
The administration accused the banned outlets of publishing false and harmful stories.
The White House started its own video channel called Trump TV to broadcast administration events.
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Leaders met at the United Nations to discuss peace efforts, but ongoing wars continue. Experts are questioning what diplomacy can accomplish while fighting and bombings are happening.
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Leaders gathered at the United Nations to talk about peace.
Wars and bombings are still ongoing despite diplomatic talks.
Al Jazeera reporter Emma Withrow interviewed Al Anoud Al Thani, a Middle East expert.
The interview focused on what diplomacy can realistically achieve during active conflicts.
The article highlights the challenge of making peace when violence continues.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has banned all online gambling and sports betting just days before the presidential election. The ban must be approved by Congress within 120 days to remain in effect, and it aims to stop gambling addiction and its negative effects on families.
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Lula signed a provisional order banning online casinos and sports betting in Brazil.
Online gambling was legalized in Brazil in 2018 but has led to household income losses due to addiction.
The ban comes ahead of Brazil’s presidential election, where Lula is running for a fourth term.
Lula said online gambling grew without proper rules during the previous Bolsonaro administration.
The new ban needs congressional approval within 120 days to stay valid.
Lula described gambling addiction as harmful and mentioned families selling their possessions because of it.
Flávio Bolsonaro, Lula’s main opponent and son of former President Bolsonaro, criticized the ban as politically motivated.
Most types of gambling were already illegal in Brazil except for online betting, which became very popular.
A recent survey shows nearly 60% of Brazilian adults support banning internet betting.
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Yemeni leader Rashad al-Alimi asked citizens to join the Saudi-backed government forces to fight the Houthi rebels, who recently gained control of parts of the western Red Sea coast. He also offered an amnesty, or official forgiveness, to any Houthi fighters who leave the group and join the government forces.
Key Facts
Rashad al-Alimi is the head of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, the country’s governing body.
Houthis have pushed forward toward the important Bab al-Mandeb strait, a key shipping route.
The Yemeni government wants to regain control of Sana’a, the capital taken by the Houthis in 2014.
Al-Alimi called for general and national mobilization, urging people to join security and armed forces.
He offered an immediate amnesty to Houthi fighters who defect, following legal procedures.
Military leaders from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan met as part of a defense agreement called the Mecca Pact amid ongoing conflict.
The Saudi-led coalition intercepted missiles and drones launched by Houthis toward Saudi territory on March 29-30, 2026.
This speech and call to arms coincided with the 64th anniversary of Yemen’s 1962 military coup, which started a long civil war.
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Africa is pushing for permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council, a goal renewed at the 81st UN General Assembly. African leaders want the Security Council to better represent current global realities by giving Africa at least two permanent seats with veto power, but changes are difficult because all current permanent members must agree.
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The UN Security Council has 15 members: 5 permanent members (China, France, Russia, UK, USA) with veto power, and 10 temporary members elected for two years.
Africa has never had a permanent seat on the Security Council, despite much UN work involving the continent.
Africa wants at least two permanent seats with veto power and five non-permanent seats on the Council.
Changing permanent membership requires amending the UN Charter, which must be approved by two-thirds of all UN members, including all permanent members.
The five permanent members currently hold veto power and must agree to any reform, giving them control over changes.
Nigeria consistently advocates for a permanent seat and renewed this push at the 81st UN General Assembly.
The UN has had talks about Security Council reform since 2008, but no agreement has been reached on membership or veto power.
Security Council resolutions related to Africa make up a significant portion of the Council’s 2025 work, highlighting Africa’s importance.
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President Donald Trump's administration announced it used a "pocket rescission" to cut nearly $1 billion in government spending just before the fiscal year ended. Several lawmakers said this move was illegal because it bypassed Congress, which controls government spending.
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The administration cut $567 million from Health and Human Services funds for non-citizens.
$15 million was cut from Department of Homeland Security programs started during President Biden’s term.
$25 million was cut from education programs for non-citizens.
Senator Susan Collins said the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) withheld funds to cancel appropriations without Congress’s approval.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has said pocket rescissions are illegal because Congress must approve budget changes.
The fiscal year ended on September 30, the deadline for this rescission action.
Senator Patty Murray and other Democrats called the rescission a violation of the Constitution's separation of powers.
The administration claimed the use of pocket rescission was a lawful presidential authority that had been unused for nearly 50 years.
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The governors of New York and New Jersey have declared states of emergency because a nor’easter storm is expected this weekend. This action is meant to prepare their states for the storm’s impact and help manage emergency responses.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for Nassau, Suffolk, New York City, and Westchester counties.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill also declared a state of emergency ahead of the nor’easter.
The nor’easter is a strong coastal storm expected to affect the region during the weekend.
The declarations allow state officials to use emergency resources more quickly.
The announcements aim to keep residents safe and ensure preparations are in place.
This weather event may cause heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding.
Officials advise people to stay updated and follow safety instructions.
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Pope Leo XIV visited France, marking the first official Papal visit there in 18 years. During his visit, he held a large mass at the Stade de France and spoke to thousands of young people with a message of encouragement.
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Pope Leo XIV made the first Papal visit to France in 18 years.
The visit attracted very large crowds.
The Pope held a mass at the Stade de France, a big stadium.
He addressed thousands of young people during the mass.
The Pope’s message focused on encouraging the youth.
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CNN journalists were not allowed to board Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews on Friday night. They were supposed to join the group of reporters covering President Trump’s trip to Knoxville for a college football game.
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CNN reporters were barred from boarding Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews.
The incident happened on a Friday night.
The reporters were assigned to the press pool for President Trump’s travel.
The press pool is a rotating team of journalists who cover presidential trips.
President Trump was traveling to Knoxville for a college football game.
CNN was scheduled to be the TV press pool for the weekend.
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TikTok agreed to pay Alabama at least $100 million and add new safety features for teens after the state sued the company over concerns about harm to young users’ mental health. The settlement requires TikTok to limit teen screen time, block certain filters, and improve parental controls in Alabama.
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Alabama sued TikTok in 2025, accusing the platform of harming youth mental health through addictive content algorithms.
TikTok will pay Alabama a minimum of $100 million, potentially up to $300 million if additional conditions are met.
Safety changes include a non-personalized feed option, a two-hour daily limit for teens, and a ban on usage from midnight to 6 a.m.
Teens in Alabama must take breaks after 15, 60, and 90 minutes of continuous app use.
Cosmetic procedure filters will be banned for teen users.
Teen accounts will be set to private by default with stronger age checks and content moderation.
The money will likely fund youth mental health services and related programs in Alabama.
The settlement was reached just before a trial was scheduled to begin.
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TikTok has agreed to pay at least $100 million to the state of Alabama to settle a legal case about teen addiction. This payment comes just before a planned trial on the issue was due to start.
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TikTok will pay at least $100 million to Alabama.
The payment settles a court case about teen addiction linked to TikTok.
The settlement happened shortly before the trial was to begin.
TikTok is one of several social media companies facing legal challenges over concerns about addiction among teenagers.
The case focused on how TikTok handles issues related to teen addiction.
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Iran offered a plan to the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if certain conditions were met. However, President Donald Trump rejected the proposal, doubting Iran would follow through and expecting further military actions. The strait is a vital passage for global oil shipments and has been a point of conflict between the two countries.
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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi presented a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to a US envoy at a UN meeting.
The plan required a ceasefire, release of at least $12 billion of frozen Iranian assets, lifting of oil sanctions, and an end to the US naval blockade.
The US rejected the offer, with President Trump skeptical about Iran fulfilling the conditions.
Iran wants all hostilities to stop in the Middle East, including in Lebanon and Yemen.
The Strait of Hormuz is crucial for global oil transport and has been a conflict hotspot for months.
Iran requires ships to get authorization before passing through the strait and has attacked ships it says disobey.
The US has responded at times with military actions against Iranian coastal targets.
In June, the US and Iran had signed an agreement to end the conflict and reboot talks, but it fell apart when Iran fired on commercial ships.
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A 28-year-old British climber died after falling about 61 meters while coming down from the top of Torrecerredo mountain in northern Spain. Rescue teams found his body with the help of a helicopter, and local authorities handled the recovery and investigation.
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The climber fell 61 meters (200 feet) down a steep gully on the east side of Torrecerredo.
Torrecerredo is the tallest peak in the Cantabrian Mountains, standing around 2,649 meters high.
The accident occurred during the descent, about 20 meters below the mountain's summit.
A helicopter rescue team helped locate the body and two specialists retrieved it and the climber’s scattered belongings.
The body was taken to La Morgal, a sports and aviation facility near Gijon, Asturias.
The UK Foreign Office contacted Spanish authorities about the death.
Torrecerredo is part of the Picos de Europa range within the larger Cantabrian Mountains.
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