Wednesday, September 22 2021

*) Joe Biden promises 'relentless diplomacy,' not Cold War US President Joe Biden in his address to the UN General Assembly has pledged American cooperation through what he called a decisive decade for the planet. Biden promised to increase climate financing for developing countries. He also said his administration is moving away from the 'America First' foreign policy, and to an era where military might not be chosen over diplomacy. *) Erdogan emphasises establishing a fair world order Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in his speech to the UN General Assembly, focused on security issues, the refugee situation and the climate crisis. Erdogan also spoke about the coronavirus pandemic, saying the response over vaccines for poorer countries was a disgrace. He suggested a shift in the current international hierarchy would help address many challenges. *) UN agencies say expulsions may violate international law The United Nations says the way US authorities have been handling Haitians at the Texas-Mexico border may violate international law, and constitutes forced returns. Hundreds of Haitians have been deported to Haiti since Sunday, and thousands more have been detained. They were among around 12,000 asylum-seekers camped out under a bridge that connects the US and Mexico. There's been bipartisan criticism of the Biden administration, after images on social media showed border guards on horseback using reins as whips. *) Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes Melbourne A magnitude 6.0 earthquake has struck southeastern Australia. People ran into the streets of Melbourne, the second largest city, after the tremor shook buildings there. Video posted to social media shows buildings that were damaged. Melbourne's Seismology Centre says the earthquake lasted about 20 seconds. And finally... *) Juventus investigates fans who racially abused AC Milan’s Mike Maignan AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan blasted those who racially abused him before his team's 1-1 draw with Juventus at the weekend. Ju