{
  "id": 9099865,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T06:13:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
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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 United Nations General Assembly in New York, where a range of significant topics are expected to be discussed. The G7 foreign ministers have urged Iran to cease its support for the Houthi rebels, while the United Kingdom is set to supply Saudi Arabia with defensive air-to-air refuelling capabilities in response to Houthi attacks. Major US television networks have suspended pooled coverage of former President Donald Trump following the White House's decision to bar CNN from carrying out its scheduled duties. Separately, the UN has declared its readiness to investigate allegations of a chemical weapons programme by the Sudanese Armed Forces, should it receive a mandate from the international body. Additionally, Unifil reports that Israeli forces have established operations in approximately 30 military positions across southern Lebanon, including eight fortified bases. In Dubai, funeral prayers for Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid are set to take place as the emirate continues a 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 UAE",
        "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",
        "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."
}