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Explainer-Why are world leaders at the UN next week and what will they talk about?

Explainer-Why are world leaders at the UN next week and what will they talk about?

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, Sept 17 (Reuters) - World leaders gather in New York every September for several days of high-level debate starting on Tuesday at the United Nations General Assembly. WHO SPEAKS WHEN?

What exactly did Macklemore say? Ed Sheeran’s tour shakeup, explained.

What exactly did Macklemore say? Ed Sheeran’s tour shakeup, explained.

Macklemore, in a Sept. 14 social media post, announced that he was dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour over his comments on Palestinians and Gaza.

ICRC Facilitates Repatriation of 252 Fallen Ukrainian Soldiers Amidst Ongoing Conflict

ICRC Facilitates Repatriation of 252 Fallen Ukrainian Soldiers Amidst Ongoing Conflict

Ukraine has successfully repatriated the remains of 252 fallen citizens, primarily military personnel, through a coordinated exchange effort. The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War reported this development, noting that the Russian side confirmed these remains belong to Ukrainian citizens who died in the ongoing conflict. The repatriation involved extensive joint operations by various Ukrainian agencies, including the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), the Armed Forces, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ombudsman’s Office, and the State Emergency Service. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) played a crucial role in facilitating the transfer of these remains. The bodies are currently being transported to specialized state medical institutions for forensic examinations and DNA testing to officially identify the fallen defenders, after which they will be returned to their families for burial. The identification process is complex and carries risks, as Ukrainian...

Russian drone strike on a passenger bus in Ukraine kills 5 people and wounds at least 7 others

Russian drone strike on a passenger bus in Ukraine kills 5 people and wounds at least 7 others

A Russian drone strike on a passenger bus in southern Ukraine has killed five people and wounded at least seven others

The Latest: Federal Reserve defies Trump, hikes key interest rate for first time in 3 years

The Latest: Federal Reserve defies Trump, hikes key interest rate for first time in 3 years

The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023 to address high inflation

EU chief sets out her vision for Europe's future in a key speech watched by Canada's Mark Carney

EU chief sets out her vision for Europe's future in a key speech watched by Canada's Mark Carney

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has outlined her priorities for the EU, focusing on closer ties with Canada, online child protection, climate change, and Russia’s war on Ukraine

Ukraine war drives European demand for bigger, cheaper missile arsenals

Ukraine war drives European demand for bigger, cheaper missile arsenals

By Maria Rugamer, Michael Kahn and Supantha Mukherjee Sept 16 (Reuters) - European militaries are increasingly exploring cheaper missiles and interceptors after conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East exposed the limits of small inventories of high-end weapons.

EU chief to lay out priorities and vision for tackling the bloc's challenges in major speech

EU chief to lay out priorities and vision for tackling the bloc's challenges in major speech

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to deliver a major state of the European Union speech on Wednesday

Von der Leyen gives state of the EU speech with Mark Carney in the room and AI on the agenda

Von der Leyen gives state of the EU speech with Mark Carney in the room and AI on the agenda

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is delivering a major state of the European Union speech on Wednesday

Houthi blitz leaves Saudi Arabia exposed, Iran emboldened

Houthi blitz leaves Saudi Arabia exposed, Iran emboldened

By Samia Nakhoul and Timour Azhari ANKARA, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The Houthi capture of ground overlooking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has dealt Saudi Arabia its gravest setback in Yemen in years, exposing intelligence failures, the collapse of Yemeni allies and the limits of U.S. protection.

Trump Is Reportedly Sending Israel $2.8 Billion in Bombs. You’re Paying for Them

Trump Is Reportedly Sending Israel $2.8 Billion in Bombs. You’re Paying for Them

It's described as a sale, but the U.S. is giving Israel taxpayer money to buy over 40,000 bombs, The Washington Post reports

Morning Bid: A timely hike

Morning Bid: A timely hike

By Anna Szymanski Sept 17 (Reuters) - Stocks edged up early on Thursday as investors digested the Federal Reserve's first interest rate hike in three years. The central bank lifted the benchmark rate by a quarter point to 3.75%-4.00% and signalled more tightening to come.