{
  "id": 9491840,
  "title": "Mohamad Hasan kicks off UNGA engagements with Commonwealth chief",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/mohamad-hasan-kicks-off-unga-engagements-with-commonwealth-chief",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T04:53:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1540013/mohamad-hasan-kicks-unga-engagements-commonwealth-chief"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan began his engagements at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) with a courtesy call from Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey. The meeting focused on the Commonwealth's future direction in addressing global challenges and preparations for the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda in November. During the discussion, Mohamad and Shirley also addressed challenges facing the Commonwealth, such as democracy, the rule of law, and human rights.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "World : Mohamad Hasan Kicks Off UNGA 81 Engagements With Commonwealth Secretary-general",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/world-mohamad-hasan-kicks-off-unga-81-engagements-with-commonwealth",
        "published": "2026-09-24T04:03:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}