Harvey Weinstein, center, appears in criminal court in New York. (AP Photo, File)Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in jail after being convicted in a retrial in New York for a felony sex crime. Weinstein was sentenced for sexually assaulting former TV production assistant Miriam Haley.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the engagement with the US side took place through a Qatari mediator, Reuters reported, citing state news agency IRNA.
Iran engaged with the United States through a Qatari mediator in New York and conveyed several conditions for further talks post-UNGA session, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told state news agency IRNA.
Baghaei said Iran called for an end to the war on all fronts and a halt to what Tehran described as US “acts of aggression”. Tehran also demanded an end to the naval blockade and economic warfare, as well as the release of Iranian assets, IRNA reported. Earlier Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Trump was open to meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who was in New York for the UN General Assembly. Rubio said Trump believed engaging with counterparts was important to resolving problems, even if it did not necessarily lead to agreement.
US President Donald Trump met Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez in New York on Tuesday, their first meeting since US forces captured former President Nicolas Maduro in January. The meeting took place during a reception hosted by Trump at the UN General Assembly. Rodriguez, who is on her first US visit since taking office, is due to address the General Assembly on Wednesday.
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Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in jail after being convicted in a retrial in New York for a felony sex crime. Weinstein was sentenced for sexually assaulting former TV production assistant Miriam Haley.
We are closely monitoring the attack on MV Cape Dao today while transiting toward India, and are in close coordination with Omani authorities regarding the safety of all crew on board, including 19 Indian nationals.
— India in Oman (Embassy of India, Muscat) (@Indemb_Muscat) September 23, 2026
We are deeply saddened by the loss of one Indian national in…
At least one Indian national has died after an unknown projectile struck a vessel named MV Cape Dao in the Oman Gulf while it was transiting to India.
The Embassy of India in Oman said, "We are closely monitoring the attack on MV Cape Dao today while transiting toward India, and are in close coordination with Omani authorities regarding the safety of all crew on board, including 19 Indian nationals."
Good to meet @SecRubio of the US #unhighlevelweek
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) September 23, 2026
Reiterated India’s interests and concerns with regard to SRIA. Also discussed the Gulf and Ukraine situations.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday and the two leaders discussed the situation in the Gulf and Ukraine.
Sharing pictures of the meeting on X, Jaishankar wrote, "Good to meet Secretary Rubio of the US #unhighlevelweek. Reiterated India’s interests and concerns with regard to SRIA. Also discussed the Gulf and Ukraine situations."
At least two casualties were reported after an unknown projectile struck a cargo vessel while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, leaving it on fire and adrift, with all crew evacuated.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said that said authorities were investigating, and that there was no reported environmental impact.
US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace will unveil a six-month, $2.45 billion recovery plan for Gaza at a meeting of its members on Wednesday, Axios reported.
The 66-project proposal includes estimated spending for temporary housing, rubble removal, hospital repairs, economic recovery and the deployment of a multinational security force, the report added, citing a copy of the plan.
Afghan Taliban forces shelled Pakistani border posts overnight after Pakistani troops foiled an alleged cross-border infiltration attempt by militants, Pakistani officials said. Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid denied that Afghan forces carried out any attack. Four Pakistani officials said militants attempted to cross from areas near Afghan border posts in Paktia and Nangarhar, allegedly with Taliban support. They said Afghan forces later fired mortars and heavy weapons at Pakistani posts, prompting Pakistani troops to retaliate with artillery fire. The claims could not be independently verified. The escalation comes days after Pakistani fighter jets struck alleged militant hideouts in eastern Afghanistan, with Islamabad saying 28 militants were killed and Kabul reporting civilian casualties. The latest violence threatens mediation efforts by China, Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Moroccans began voting on Wednesday in a parliamentary election shaped by youth frustration, high unemployment and demands for better schools, hospitals and housing. Polling will remain open from 8 am to 7 pm local time, with results expected on Thursday. Voters are choosing among 7,288 candidates from 27 parties for the 395-seat House of Representatives. The winning party is expected to lead coalition talks, as no single party is likely to secure an absolute majority. The election is the first since youth-led protests nearly a year ago and comes amid declining voter registration. Some opposition groups have called for a boycott, while analysts expect low turnout.
US President Donald Trump confronted CNN journalist Kaitlan Collins as he arrived at the United Nations on Tuesday, telling her she “should not be here” covering him. Trump claimed CNN had said it would not cover him, but Collins later said on air that the network had made no such statement. CNN had been barred from White House grounds days earlier, along with MS NOW and Politico, and removed from pool duty. The exchange highlighted the escalating tensions between Trump and news outlets whose coverage he has criticised as “fake news”.
The death toll from the Virgo Transport 8 ferry that capsized in Indonesia’s Java Sea has risen to 20, with 115 people still missing and 108 survivors, officials said. The ferry was carrying 243 people, including 30 crew members, when it capsized in bad weather on September 13 while travelling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin. Rescuers recovered 10 bodies over the past three days, including eight from inside the ship and two washed ashore. Divers are focusing on the vessel’s cabins, where several passengers were found trapped, but murky water and strong currents have hampered the search. Operations have been extended until Sunday, while efforts to right the ship are underway.
Three armed men opened fire at a house party in KwaMakhutha township in KwaZulu-Natal province on Tuesday, killing at least 11 people and injuring three, police said. A woman believed to be pregnant and 13 men were among those attending the party. Police said 10 victims, including the woman, died at the scene, while one of four taken to hospital later succumbed to gunshot injuries. The motive was not immediately known. Police said some victims were known to authorities, without providing further details.
Russia attacked port and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine’s southern Odesa region overnight, regional Governor Oleh Kiper said. Warehouses storing medicines, household goods and food were also hit, Kiper said. Ukraine’s seaports authority said a cargo vessel was struck in the Black Sea, killing its captain and causing a fire that was later extinguished. The crew was evacuated.
Foreign ministers of the G4 countries-Brazil, Germany, India and Japan said the UN Security Council is currently unable to effectively discharge its core responsibility of maintaining international peace and security. They underlined the need for UNSC reform, saying it has become more urgent than ever given the increasingly challenging geopolitical environment.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada’s support for a two-state solution is “longstanding and resolute”. He said Canada, alongside the UK, France and Saudi Arabia, brought partners together at the UN to discuss creating conditions for lasting peace, where Israelis and Palestinians can live “side by side in safety and dignity”.
https://platform.x.com/widgets.jsCanada’s support for a two-state solution is longstanding and resolute.
— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) September 23, 2026
Today, alongside the United Kingdom, France, and Saudi Arabia, we brought partners together at the UN to discuss how we can create the conditions for a lasting peace — where Israelis and Palestinians can… pic.twitter.com/ZZTIhcoqLS
French President Emmanuel Macron dismissed US President Donald Trump’s claim of securing peace in Gaza, saying humanitarian access had not been restored in the enclave. Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Macron criticised the portrayal of Trump’s Gaza peace plan as a diplomatic success and questioned the world’s inaction over the humanitarian situation. The White House defended Trump’s record, saying he had ended the Israel-Hamas war, secured the release of all living hostages and was leading the implementation of his 20-point Gaza peace plan.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan again raised the Kashmir issue during his UN General Assembly address, calling for dialogue to resolve disputes. Erdogan had also raised Kashmir at the UNGA last year. India had rejected his earlier remarks as “completely unacceptable” and urged Turkiye to respect other nations’ sovereignty.
The US Justice Department argued in a court filing that White House access is a “privilege, not a right”, despite First Amendment protections. It said Trump could restrict reporters from private areas, including the Oval Office, to protect national security information. The filing came ahead of an emergency hearing before federal judge Timothy Kelly in Washington. CNN, MS NOW and Politico are seeking the immediate restoration of their White House access. The media houses are seeking immediate restoration of their access, arguing the ban violates First Amendment press protections.
US President Donald Trump said his administration strongly supports India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, calling for alternative routes to move Middle East energy away from Iran.
Taiwan said it would maintain close contact with the US to ensure planned arms sales go ahead, ahead of the Trump-Xi meet. The defence ministry said security and stability in the Indo-Pacific were a “common interest” of democratic nations, while Taiwan also showcased domestically made and US-supplied weapons during military drills.
Japan PM Takaichi says she agreed with Trump to strengthen economic security cooperation. Takaichi said that she discussed China with Trump, stressing that US-China ties should contribute to international stability.
US President Donald Trump is expected to greet Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday, a rare gesture as Xi begins his first US state visit in more than a decade. The visit comes amid tensions over trade, AI, Iran and Taiwan, with Trump seeking to maintain “strategic stability” and strengthen ties with Xi. The White House visit will include a formal state dinner on Thursday, as Trump seeks to match the pageantry of his May visit to China.
French President Emmanuel Macron urged US President Donald Trump to seek a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz during their meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Macron also criticised the decision to go to war, saying regime change through bombing was not feasible. He later told the UNGA that Hormuz should not be used for “blackmail” and that reopening the waterway was critical.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada around December this year, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said, as the two countries make progress on trade talks. Carney said Modi and he had committed to concluding negotiations by the G20 summit. He said the precise date of Modi’s visit was not yet known but he looked forward to hosting him. Modi last visited Canada in June 2025 for the G7 Summit. Bilateral goods trade stood at USD 8.6 billion in 2024, while services trade was USD 14.3 billion.
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