Washington (AFP) – SOUNDBITE The Federal Reserve has raised the key US interest rate again and says more hikes are coming as it battles soaring prices — an aggressive stance that has raised fears of a recession.
United Nations (United States) (AFP) – US President Joe Biden warns that nuclear wars “cannot be won” and says Washington is ready to pursue arms control measures as he speaks at the United Nations General Assembly.
United Nations (United States) (AFP) – Speaking at the UN General Assembly, President Joe Biden says the US does not seek a “Cold War” or “conflict” with China, adding, “we do not ask any nations to choose between the United States or any other partner.”
United Nations (United States) (AFP) – US President Joe Biden says he “supports” expanding “permanent and non permanent” members on the United Nations Security Council. “This includes permanent seats for those nations we have long supported and permanent seats for countries in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean,” he adds during his speech at the UN General Assembly.
United Nations (United States) (AFP) – President Joe Biden firmly condemns Russia’s war against Ukraine at the UN General Assembly after President Vladimir Putin made a veiled threat of using nuclear weapons. “Russia has shamelessly violated the core tenets of the United Nations Charter,” states President Biden.
United Nations (United States) (AFP) – US Presdient Biden says Russia’s aim is “extinguishing Ukraine’s right to exist as a state,” as he addresses the UN General Assembly in New York.
Montjean-sur-Loire (France) (AFP) – Spectacular waterfalls, green forests and fresh air: the water that flows in abundance from Vienna’s taps finds its source in the heart of the Alps, in an unspoiled setting that is the pride of the Austrian capital. While drought is taking its toll across Europe, the city of almost two million inhabitants does not foresee any rationing in the decades to come, thanks to what the city’s climate councillor Juergen Czernohorszky says is a “crisis-proof” water supply from the Alps.
United Nations (United States) (AFP) – Britain’s top diplomat calls on Iran’s leadership to choose “another path” including embracing a nuclear deal as protests grip the nation after the death of a young woman arrested by morality police.
New York (AFP) – Protesters gather near the United Nations headquarters in New York to call out the attendance of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi at the UN General Assembly. At least eight people have been killed in a crackdown on protests in Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini after the young woman was arrested by morality police, according to a combined toll.
Kyoto (Japan) (AFP) – More than a million people aged 15 to 64 in Japan live highly reclusive lives, retreating from social contact for at least six months, according to a 2020 government estimate. Through an experimental theatre project, two French artists are hoping to offer recovering hikikomori, or “shut-ins”, a chance to express themselves and regain self-confidence.
