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From Delegation Walkouts and Heated Speeches to Gaza, Iran, Cuba and the International Order — What Happened on Day One of the 81st UN General Assembly
The first day of the high-level General Debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 22 unfolded amid diplomatic tensions, delegation walkouts and contrasting statements on Gaza, Iran, Cuba and the future of the international order. According to the United Nations, this year’s General Debate is being held from September 22 to 26 and on September 28. The theme of the session is “Restoring trust, managing transformation: a United Nations that delivers for all.”
Afghanistan Five Years Under Taliban Rule: The Reality of Women’s Education, Freedom and Freedom of Expression — Seen Through the Lens of BBC News
Nearly five years after the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan, questions are once again being raised about women’s rights, education, freedom of expression and the everyday lives of ordinary Afghans. A two-year BBC investigation has provided a rare look inside the Taliban administration and the impact of its policies on the people.
“I Once Dreamed of Becoming a Doctor—Now My Only Dream Is to Stay Alive,” Says Gaza Schoolgirl Sarah Kanan
, 2026 Just two years ago, Sarah Kanan was a bright school student preparing for her final exams, with dreams of becoming a doctor. Today, at just 18 years old, she is living in a sweltering tent in the Gaza Strip and says, “Now my only dream is to survive,” according to an Associated Press report.