The first day of the 81st UN General Assembly General Debate exposed sharp divisions over war, artificial intelligence, migration and Africa's place in global decision-making.

Iran's new top security chief Mohsen Rezaei has threatened US economic interests and warned countries against joining Washington's drive to tighten pressure on Tehran, days after President Donald Trump announced what he called an 'economic D-Day' against Iran.

US President Donald Trump said Iran wouldn't be 'charging' for the use of the Strait of Hormuz – and that he wouldn't let them 'take charge' – as he spoke from the White House in DC on Monday.

Various world leaders voiced support for the U.S.-Iran peace deal announced by President Donald Trump on Sunday.

The peace deal is raising hopes of lower energy prices and greater stability across the Middle East after months of conflict.

Cuba's Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodriguez, has rejected the latest United States executive order, signed by President Donald Trump on Friday.

Six NATO members have vowed to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Denmark and Greenland, following threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to take over Greenland.

Greenland, with its vast mineral deposits and location north of the Arctic, is a semi-autonomous region of Denmark.

United States (US) President Donald Trump says his administration will "permanently pause" migration from all countries to allow the United States to fully recover.

U.S. President Donald Trump has added a 30% tariff charge on all South African products, effective from 1st August.

President Trump, in a letter to his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, stated that the 30% is separate from all sectoral tariffs.

China has announced that it would impose 84-percent tariffs on goods it imports from the USA.

The new retaliatory tariffs are expected to come into effect on April 10, China’s Finance Ministry said. 

‘Time for dialogue, not escalation’ – This is the call from the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) agency as major economies prepare to impose sweeping new tariffs in response to reciprocal tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.