{
  "id": 9098306,
  "title": "World leaders gather at UNGA, UK backs Saudi defence, and UN ready for Sudan chemical weapons probe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/world-leaders-gather-at-unga-uk-backs-saudi-defence-and-un-ready-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T06:13:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
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    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/09/22/world-leaders-gather-at-unga-uk-backs-saudi-defence-and-un-ready-for-sudan-chemical-weapons-probe/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "World leaders are gathering at the UN General Assembly in New York, addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time. G7 foreign ministers have called on Iran to cease supporting the Houthis. Additionally, Britain is set to supply Saudi Arabia with defensive air-to-air refuelling systems due to Houthi attacks. Major US television networks have suspended pooled coverage of President Donald Trump following the White House's decision to bar CNN from carrying out its duties. The UN has also stated its readiness to investigate Sudan's alleged chemical weapons programme should it be granted a mandate. Unifil reports that Israeli forces are operating from around 30 military positions in southern Lebanon, including eight fortified bases. In Dubai, funeral prayers for Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid are scheduled to take place during the emirate's 10-day mourning period.",
  "summary": "In today’s episode of Trending Middle East , world leaders are arriving in New York for the UN General Assembly, with some of the planet's most pressing issues set to dominate discussions. G7 foreign ministers call on Iran to end its support for the Houthis, while Britain prepares to provide Saudi Arabia with defensive air-to-air refuelling amid Houthi attacks. Major US television networks…",
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      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "World leaders gather at UN amid wars, AI fears and global divisions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/world-leaders-gather-at-un-amid-wars-ai-fears-and-global-divisions",
        "published": "2026-09-22T03:49:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RFI English",
        "title": "World leaders gather at UN as wars, AI and climate change dominate agenda",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/world-leaders-gather-at-un-as-wars-ai-and-climate-change-dominate",
        "published": "2026-09-22T04:28:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "World leaders gather at UNGA, UK backs Saudi defence, and UN ready for Sudan chemical weapons probe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/world-leaders-gather-at-unga-uk-backs-saudi-defence-and-un-ready-for-9099865",
        "published": "2026-09-22T06:13:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Saudi leaders congratulate Mali on Independence Day anniversary",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/saudi-leaders-congratulate-mali-on-independence-day-anniversary",
        "published": "2026-09-22T09:02:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}