Many delegates walk out in protest when Netanyahu addresses UN General Assembly

When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began to deliver his speech during the general debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday, many delegates walked out of the UNGA hall in protest.

In his address, Netanyahu criticized those countries announcing their recognition of the State of Palestine over the past few days, saying: "You know what message the leaders who recognized a Palestinian state this week sent to the Palestinians? It's a very clear message. Murdering Jews pays off."

France, Britain, Portugal, Australia and Canada are among Western nations that have recently recognized the State of Palestine in support of the two-state solution over the past few days. So far, more than 150 UN member states have recognized Palestine.

Fairness, justice most important value of int'l community, says Chinese premier

Fairness and justice stand as the most important value of the international community, said Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the United Nations on Friday.

Li made the remarks when delivering a speech at the general debate of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly.

Noting peace and development are the most ardent common aspiration across the world, he said that solidarity and cooperation represent the most powerful source of strength for human progress.

Trump to impose series of tariffs beginning Oct. 1

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that tariffs, on top of the sweeping reciprocal duties imposed on countries worldwide, will be collected on specific products starting from Oct. 1.

"Starting October 1st, 2025, we will be imposing a 100 percent Tariff on any branded or patented cProduct, unless a Company IS BUILDING their Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant in America," Trump posted on social media on Thursday.

UN Security Council fails to adopt resolution on extension of Iran nuclear deal

The UN Security Council on Friday failed to adopt a resolution that would have extended the 2015 Iran nuclear deal for six months to allow time for diplomacy.

The draft resolution, tabled by China and Russia, won four votes in favor and nine votes against, with two abstentions, failing to get the nine positive votes required for adoption.

If adopted, the draft resolution would have extended the nuclear deal between Iran and the six countries of Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States, as well as Security Council Resolution 2231 that endorsed the deal, for six months, and would have prevented a "snapback" of UN sanctions against Iran.

Iran, Russia ink 25-bln-USD deal to build 4 nuclear power plants

Iran and Russia signed a 25 billion U.S. dollar agreement to build four third-generation nuclear power units in the Sirik region of Iran's southern Hormozgan province, state news agency IRNA reported Friday.

The signing took place at the Iran pavilion during the 2025 World Atomic Week in Moscow. Each new unit is projected to generate about 1,255 megawatts of electricity, for a total of approximately 5,020 megawatts, according to the report.

Severe tropical storm Bualoi kills 10 as it hits Philippines

Authorities have initially recorded 10 deaths and 13 missing as severe tropical storm Bualoi continues to barrel through the Philippines, the country's Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and local media reported on Friday.

OCD Deputy Administrator Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro said seven died in the Eastern Visayas region in central Philippines, and three in the Bicol region.

"The number of deaths and missing are subject to verification and validation," Alejandro said, mentioning that 13 people are still missing.