UN seeks to turbocharge SDGs

Members of the United Nations are convening to set the groundwork for
a summit it hopes can reinvigorate the multilateral system.

The goal is to create a transformative pact ahead of next year's UN
General Assembly.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Five People To Be Charged In The UK With Suspected Spying For Russia

Five people suspected of spying for Russia are to be charged in the UK, following authorisation by British prosecutors on Thursday.

All five suspects named are Bulgarian nationals, and are suspected of spying for almost 3 years by prosecutors. 

The Russian Embassy in the UK did not immediately comment. 

Simon Gaitán reports.  

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Zimbabwe's president defends his re-election

Zimbabwe President, Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on Western countries
to withdraw what he calls, illegal economic sanctions against his
country.
Addressing the United Nations High Level General Assembly in New York
on Thursday, Mnangagwa said the sanctions were designed to subjugate
the sovereign will of Zimbabwe.
The Southern African leader has also defended his re-election as
president - this despite election observers from the regional Southern
African bloc of countries, SADC raising concerns, saying some aspects
of the election did not conform to democratic principles.

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Biden gives 500,000 Venezuelan migrants temporary status

The Biden Administration is granting temporary legal status to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants already living in the US - allowing them to work while their cases are being processed. The exception comes as a new wave of migrants are clamoring at the US southern border - forcing at least one border town to issue a disaster declaration. Toni Waterman has more.  
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UK UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS FALL

For the first time in five years there's been a decrease in the number of 18-year olds accepted to university courses in the UK.

Around 5000 fewer students got onto courses compared to last year -- and there were 5000 fewer applications.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Nigeria Centre for Disease Control Confirms 2,860 Cholera Cases, 84 deaths in Eight Months

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Nigeria's Centre for Disease Control says a total of 2,860 suspected cases of Cholera has been recorded in Nigeria in the last eight months.

It also says at least 84 people have died from the disease within the same period.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.

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Zelenskyy expected to meet with US lawmakers as they debate more funding for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to visit Washington DC today (THURSDAY)  - just days after he called on world leaders gathered at the UN General Assembly to rally behind Ukraine. His visit comes as Congress grows increasingly divided about continued military and financial support for the country. Toni Waterman has more.  

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White House says it is "deeply concerned" amid row between India and Canada

The White House says it is "deeply concerned" about allegations that India was potentially involved in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada.

It is urging India to cooperate in any investigation into the incident.

This comes as India is reported to have suspended visa services for Canadian citizens amid the diplomatic row between the two countries.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Poland says it will no longer send arms to Ukraine amid grain row

Poland said it will no longer send weapons to Ukraine as disputes between the two countries over an import ban on Ukrainian grain deepened in recent days.

Megumi Lim has more from Kyiv

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Asian Development Bank Cuts Regional Growth Forecast

The Asian Development Bank has cut its growth forecast for the region to 4.7%, from 4.8% previously for the year.

It's cited challenges caused by China's embattled property sector and a persistently high interest rate environment.

Patrick Fok has more.

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Wall Street reacts to Fed concern battle against inflation not over

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U.S. Stocks swung on Wednesday on news the Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates stable this month, but reserves the right to raise rates again later in the year. 

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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WHO welcomes declaration on pandemic prevention

The World Health Organization head, Tedros Ghebreyesus has welcomed
Wednesday's "historic" commitment by global leaders on the approval of
a political declaration on pandemic prevention in New York.
The summit on pandemic prevention was set up by the United Nations to
come up with a strategic approach should another pandemic surface.
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Developing countries call for more support from their developed colleagues

World leaders participated in a UN High-level Dialogue on Financing
for Development in New York on Wednesday.
The aim of the summit is to present solutions on how to better unlock
finances and support between developed and developing countries.
South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa says developed countries
need to step up their support.

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Ukraine and Russia spar at high-level UN Security Council meeting

The 10 elected members of the United Nations Security Council have
called for reform at the world body and for restraint in the use of
vetos.

It comes after Ukraine's president urged the international community
to strip Russia of its veto power.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Blinken: Russia must be condemned

U.S Secretary of State, Antony Blinken says Russia needs to stop
attacking the core principles of the UN charter.
Addressing the UN Security Council on Wednesday, Blinken said the
United States will continue to support Ukraine's fight for its
sovereignty.

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No change to interest rates in US, central bank announces

The US Federal Reserve has decided not to raise interest rates again on Wednesday, following a series of hikes that took the cost of borrowing to a 22-year high. 

But Chair Jerome Powell says he's still willing to tighten monetary policy in the future in a bid to bring down inflation, hinting that rates might also be staying higher for longer.

Benji Hyer reports. 

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World leaders gather for UN Climate Ambition Summit

World leaders have pledged to invest billions of dollars to keep climate change under control.

Many have gathered in New York for the Climate Ambition Summit, taking place during the United Nations General Assembly.

But some leaders have been criticised for failing to show up.

Sally Patterson reports from the UN headquarters.

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UK PM Rishi Sunak Announces Climate Change Policy Delays

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced major shifts to the UK's climate change targets on Wednesday, delaying a number of the country's 'Net Zero' policies. 

Sunak says that the changes to climate targets will not take the UK off track to meet its long term commitments. 

However the decision has come under widespread criticism.

Simon Gaitán reports.  

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NYC daycare operator where child died from Fentanyl exposure, called husband before 911 per prosecutors

The operator of a New York City day care center where a 1-year-old boy after apparently being exposed to fentanyl tried to cover up her involvement in a drugs operation according to prosecutors. 

Grei Mendez and a relative, Carlisto Acevedo Brito, are facing federal drugs charges, having already been charged with murder in a state court.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Zelenskyy calls for urgent UN reforms

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told the UN Security Council
that peace in Ukraine should drive reform of the council.
The security council is meeting to discuss Russia's war against Ukraine.
Some 63 speakers are scheduled to address the body on Wednesday.
Jody Jacobs has more from New York...

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