Baghaei, Iran foreign ministry spokesperson, said attending the UN General Assembly is Iran’s "legitimate right," not a "favor" from other countries, and Tehran will not abandon the New York diplomatic platform. He said Iran will not send a false signal of détente; any diplomatic action should reflect Iran’s strength and positions. Although travel to New York is "not attractive" for the delegation, the UNGA is an important arena for Iran to express its stance amid recent conflicts and external p

Saudi civil defense says threats in Yanbu and Taif have been neutralized.

President Rodrigo Paz announced Bolivia will end its national diesel subsidy and move to a unified price equal to the foreign acquisition cost to address chronic fuel shortages. Bolivia imports about 90% of its diesel; the government has been spending roughly $55m a week on subsidies. The change takes effect today and replaces August’s dual-track pricing (18 bolivianos/liter for high-consumption users — about $2.60 — and a subsidized 9.80 bolivianos/liter for others). Officials cited rampant fuel smuggling and black‑market resale as primary drivers of the weekly losses. The government said domestic prices will follow global benchmarks and fall if international costs decline, and announced targeted relief measures, including direct cash transfers and concessional credit lines for households and key economic sectors.