Qantas will launch nonstop Sydney to New York flights in mid-2028 using specially configured A350-1000ULRs, marking the airline's second Project Sunrise route.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig19h ago
In today’s newsletter: The PM’s first face‑to‑face with the US president marks a fragile reset Good morning. In the early hours of Tuesday a plane carrying Andy Burnham, a handful of UK ministers, an excited group of British political journalists, and Burnham’s wife, Marie France, landed at a New York airport for one of Burnham’s first major outings as prime minister: a face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump. Considering the president once described Burnham as the mayor of “a town,” and the prime minister once said Trump wouldn’t be welcome in said town (Manchester), the meeting yesterday afternoon went remarkably well. UN general assembly | Donald Trump has called on nations to unite to isolate Tehran and bring down global energy prices, as he gave a bellicose defence of his administration’s foreign policy and decision to strike Iran. The far right | Charities have condemned footage of a far-right activist using a blade to slash an inflatable dinghy in the Channel while a rescue worker was onboard, in a further escalation of organised anti-immigration protest. UK news | Children as young as 13 in the UK have been referred to a specialist clinic for a “devastating” bladder condition linked to sustained use of ketamine . West Bank | British banks and financial institutions are receiving warnings from MPs that they should not invest in Israel’s E1 settlement project. UK politics | Andy Burnham has opened the door to fighting the next election on the UK rejoining the EU , but said his immediate priority was continuing to rebuild bridges with European allies. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Hettie O'Brien20h ago
British aides express relied, as the prime minister’s team say the meeting was at the ‘top end of their expectations’ On the flight out to New York this week, one of Andy Burnham’s senior aides warned him that meeting Donald Trump would be the political equivalent of white water rafting. While there is a well-known playbook the US president deploys when he first meets other world leaders, he remains a deeply unpredictable figure and any dealings with him can leave you crashing into the rocks. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Pippa Crerar in New York20h ago
NEW YORK: Earlier in the month, President Donald Trump warned voters that democratic socialists - extreme, crazed, lunatics, he called them - were threatening to transform America into "a communist country.” This week, a smiling Trump patted on the shoulder one of the nation's best known democratic socialists, shook his hand, and said he was "off to a start” to being a great mayor of the country's largest city. Trump's cozy relationship with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, which began last year, has confounded people across the political spectrum. But with the midterms approaching, Republicans are increasingly frustrated by the unexpected bromance, which threatens the party's message about Democratic radicalism. US President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speak to reporters during a press conference following their meeting at Gracie Mansion in New York City, US, September 21, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. (Reuters) "You’re trying to say, ‘Here’s how extreme they are,' and the president’s saying, ’I love this guy,” said veteran Republican strategist Doug Heye. "It doesn’t help.” It's hard to overstate the extent to which Republicans are focused on the rise of democratic socialism in the midterm season. At a moment when the party is saddled with Trump's weak approval ratings on virtually every major issue - the economy and the war in Iran chief among them - Republicans from Georgia and Texas to New York and Michigan are working to scare voters away from Democratic candidates by warning that the party is controlled by far-left extremists. At Trump's unusual midterm convention in Texas earlier in the month, Mamdani's name was evoked over and over again. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz called the New York Mayor "Comrade Mamdani.” Rep. Tom Emmer, the No. 3 House Republican, called him "Mamdani the commie.” Trump sent a similar message although he didn't mention Mamdani. "They call themselves Democrat socialists, but actually they’re communists,” he said in his keynote address. "They’re crazy.” In all, the words socialist or socialism were referenced dozens of times during the convention. Trump did not mention those words while standing alongside Mamdani in New York on Monday, however. The president was in town for the United Nations General Assembly and made time to swing by Gracie Mansion. Instead, the president highlighted efforts underway to work together, noting that he's worked with numerous mayors over the years - "some great ones and some not so great ones.” "Hopefully you’re going to be a great one,” Trump said while looking at Mamdani. "I’ll be able to say you’re going to be a great one. And you’re off to a start.” Trump grew up in Queens, which Mamdani represented in the New York Assembly before running for mayor and winning a startling upset. He has since expanded his political power in the city, helping to push three candidates to victory in Democratic congressional primaries earlier this year. It's possible that Trump's tone on Mamdani will shift again. After they had two surprisingly convivial meeting in the Oval Office, Trump started criticizing the mayor again. "Sadly, Mayor Mamdani is DESTROYING New York! It has no chance!,” Trump wrote on social media in April in apparent response to a plan to create a new tax on luxury second homes in the city. "The United States of America should not contribute to its failure. It will only get WORSE. The TAX, TAX, TAX Policies are SO WRONG.” US President Donald Trump, riding in "The Beast”, departs Gracie Mansion after a meeting with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani in New York, US, September, 21, 2026. (Reuters) Republicans in New York were quick to downplay the latest example of Trump's friendliness with Mamdani. David Laska, a spokesperson for the New York Republican Party, said "President Trump is the greatest dealmaker in history, and he has proven repeatedly that he can deal from a position of strength with America’s enemies, be they foreign dictators or the mayor of New York City.” Mamdani faced his own questions about why he was playing nice with a president that he's previously described as a fascist. "The president and I have both been very frank about the many disagreements that we have,” he said Monday. "I will continue to have conversations with the president, and frankly, anyone who can deliver relief to the people of this city."
Tehran ties diplomatic progress to lifting shipping blockades and unfreezing assets during New York negotiations.
Al Jazeera21h agoPublished at 2045PDT 22SEP26 / 0345GMT 23SEP26 HiSky during the month of November 2026 is adjusting service on Bucharest – New York JFK route, as the carrier suspends the 2 weekly flights between 06NOV26 and 22NOV26. This route is operated by Airbus A330 aircraft. H4101 OTP0935 – 1325JFK 330 15 H4102 JFK1455 – 0555+1OTP 330 15
Venezuelans protested in New York against interim President Delcy Rodriguez's participation in the UN General Assembly.
Al Jazeera22h ago
World leaders descended on New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly, where the agenda covers topics from wars to the risks posed by AI.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in New York as the US-Iran war continues.
Al Jazeera23 Sept
Flying from 2028, it’s the national carrier’s second ultra long-haul route after Sydney to London direct takes off in 2027 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Travellers will be able to fly between Sydney and New York in just 18 hours from mid-2028 when Qantas launches its second ultra-long-haul route, cutting at least three hours from the travel time. The route will be the second in Qantas’ Project Sunrise expansion plans, after new Sydney-London direct flights to begin in October 2027. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Luca Ittimani23 Sept
His comments came after 12 states, including New York, and the WGA agreed to settle their antitrust lawsuits against Paramount Skydance over its bid for Warner Bros.
The Hollywood Reporter•Carly Thomas23 Sept
Two divergent worldviews emerged from the first two national addresses on the opening day of the United Nations General Assembly’s 81st session in New York. Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called for decarbonizing economies, protecting forests and supporting the energy transition through technology transfer. U.S. President Donald Trump followed with a rejection of […]
Inside Climate News•By Aman Azhar22 Sept
New York: His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in a meeting convened by US President Donald Trump with a number of leaders and foreign ministers from Arab and Islamic countries on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The meeting was attended by His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar; Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Türkiye; Ahmed Al-Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic; H.H. Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait; Ali al-Zaidi, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq; Dr. Nawaf Salam, Prime Minister of the Lebanese Republic; Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt; H.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan; Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain; and Ambassador Talal bin Sulaiman bin Habib Al Rahbi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the United States. The meeting discussed current regional developments and the situation in the Middle East, as well as ways to consolidate security and stability and fulfil the aspirations of the region's peoples for development and economic prosperity. The participants also discussed mechanisms to strengthen multilateral international action in support of efforts to achieve peace, development and stability and address regional and international challenges. His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed commended the efforts of US President Donald Trump to promote security and stability and advance peace and development in the Middle East. The top diplomat reaffirmed the UAE's support for regional and international efforts aimed at de-escalation and establishing lasting peace in a manner that enhances security, stability and prosperity for all peoples of the region. His Highness Sheikh Abdullah also underscored the depth of the strategic relations between the UAE and the United States, which, he said, are founded on solid pillars of trust, mutual respect and shared interests, as well as fruitful cooperation across numerous vital sectors in support of the development priorities of both friendly countries. The meeting was also attended by Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State; Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, Minister of State; and Yousef Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to the United States.
Carney announced the funding ahead of a meeting with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and French President Emmanuel Macron at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a day after continuing his congenial dealings with President Donald Trump, blasted the “federal leaders” supporting the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. “America is free only when the media is competitive, independent, and accountable to the people,” Mamdani posted on X Tuesday. “This merger strikes a chilling blow against that freedom […]
Deadline•Dade Hayes22 Sept
Qantas Airways said the 18-hour flights, part of its Project Sunrise program, would come months after its 22-hour direct flights from Sydney to London begin.
The New York Times•Christine Chung22 Sept
Qantas plans to start selling tickets for its first New York to Sydney nonstop flight.
Delegations from across the world attended the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
BBC22 SeptAnnounced at the start of Climate Week in New York, TuneCore's donation-matching initiative will extend through the end of 2026.