Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine overnight killed at least eight civilians, officials said Thursday, as Moscow’s 4½-year-long attack on its neighbour grinds on despite renewed appeals for a settlement at this week’s UN General Assembly.

Turkey agrees to hand over key Iraq base

Turkey has agreed to gradually withdraw forces from a strategic military base in northern Iraq and hand over its control to the Iraqi government, following a meeting between the two countries’ leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

US Democrats tee up pre-election war powers vote

The US Senate could vote as soon as ‌Thursday to tell President Donald Trump to end the war in Iran or get Congress’ authorisation to continue it, as Democrats tee up a vote on the unpopular conflict before November’s midterm elections.

For Pope Leo, the risk of an AI apocalypse is a major concern

VATICAN CITY – The Vatican warned about the ​risk of an apocalypse spurred by artificial intelligence years before major American firms sounded the alarm at the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday – a concern ‌that Pope Leo is placing at the heart of his papacy, Reuters reported.

PM reaffirms Egypt’s support for Lebanon during NY meeting

As part of his participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met on Thursday with his Lebanese counterpart Nawaf Salam, reaffirming Egypt’s support for Lebanon and its national institutions.

Sisi reiterates Egypt’s support for Iraq’s security, stability

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has highlighted Egypt’s historic and fraternal ties with Iraq, reaffirming Cairo’s commitment to engaging with Iraqi state institutions and political and national forces and supporting the country’s security and stability.