The global order is breaking down—and the institutions built to keep the world stable are struggling to keep up. More than 80 years from its founding, can the UN still serve its purpose in a world where populism and protectionism are on the rise and trust seems to be at an all-time low? On the sidelines of the General Assembly, Secretary-General [...]
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 24, 2026.
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As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stage at the UN General Assembly yesterday, more than half of the delegates in the room stood up and walked out. In fact, some entered the assembly hall minutes beforehand only to walk out when Netanyahu began speaking.After the walkout, he proclaimed, “If there are any other moral cowards who [...]
Historically low cattle numbers, combined with strong demand, have driven beef prices higher in the US. And it’s an issue clearly on President Donald Trump’s radar. This summer, he lowered tariffs on some beef imports to bring prices down. But prices have remained stubbornly high, and now he’s turning to Paraguay for help. The arrangement could [...]
The President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, received the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saoud, at the Elysee Palace on 21 March 2022.
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France offers troops to help secure Saudi Arabia’s energy sitesFrench President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday that the country plans to help Saudi Arabia protect energy infrastructure from escalating Houthi attacks. Macron said he would send soldiers, radars, and defense systems, but that they would not “engage in” any direct conflict with [...]
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