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North America news — September 24, 2026

Publications tagged with North America published on September 24, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

28 publications

  1. PoliticsNorth America

    PT Threatens to Cost Morena Up to 12 Governorships

    The Labor Party (PT) in Mexico has warned Morena, the ruling party, that it could cause them to lose up to 12 governorships in the 2027 elections if they do not seal an alliance. PT's deputy coordinator, Reginaldo Sandoval, claimed that while his party may not have enough strength to win a governorship alone, its votes could be decisive in making Morena lose states. Morena's coordinator, Ricardo Monreal, dismissed the PT's claim, stating that the PT does not have enough strength to influence the outcome of that many governorships.
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  3. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Tragedy in the Caspian Sea: Kazakhstan Mourns Loss of Military Personnel

    A sudden deterioration in weather conditions during naval exercises in the Caspian Sea led to the drowning of nine military personnel, with seven still missing. Kazakhstan has declared a national day of mourning, and the government is conducting an investigation. Businesses and entrepreneurs have pledged financial assistance to the families of the deceased.
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  5. WorldNorth America

    New York Mayor Launches 'Opera for All', Giving Away 70,000 Free Metropolitan Opera Tickets

    New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has initiated 'Opera for All', a partnership with the Metropolitan Opera to provide 70,000 free tickets this season to New Yorkers who have never attended a performance at the Met. Beginning this month, 10,000 tickets will be released each month until June 2027, with performances including Macbeth, Lincoln in the Bardo, and La Bohème. The initiative aims to make opera accessible to all residents, following other cultural initiatives by the mayor.
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  6. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Trump to Attend Tennessee-Texas SEC Clash

    President Donald Trump will attend the highly anticipated college football game between No. 14 Tennessee and No. 1 Texas on Saturday. This will be Trump's fourth college football game since taking office, following previous appearances at Georgia vs. Alabama, the College Football Playoff National Championship, and Army vs. Navy matchups. The game, which will also feature ESPN's 'College GameDay,' is expected to draw significant attention due to Trump's presence.
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  7. WorldPeaceMiddle EastNorth America

    Russia Invites Zelensky to Moscow for Talks with Putin

    The Kremlin has repeatedly invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, offering security guarantees. However, the invitation comes with the condition that Zelensky is willing to make decisions that align with Russia's stance. Meanwhile, Zelensky has expressed openness to a trilateral meeting involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia, potentially at the G20 summit in Miami. Russia remains open to dialogue but sees no prerequisites for peace talks yet.
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  8. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    South Africa Denies White Genocide Claims, Seeks to Mend US Ties

    South Africa's International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola dismissed claims of white genocide in the country, terming them 'fake news' with no evidence. He emphasized South Africa's commitment to unity and diversity, and criticized the US's Afrikaner resettlement program as 'race-based.' Lamola expressed concern about the US excluding South Africa from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) and the G20 summit, but ruled out gatecrashing the event. He also addressed recent xenophobic attacks, clarifying that most victims were not targeted due to their nationality.
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  11. U.S.Local GovNorth America

    GOP Nominee's Claim of Not Being 'Embarrassed' by Minnesota Challenged

    Republican Senate nominee Michele Tafoya in Minnesota is facing backlash after denying she ever said she was embarrassed to be from the state, despite a since-deleted tweet from March 2023 stating the opposite. The tweet read, 'I'm embarrassed to say I live in Minnesota. This state has gone so far left it's amazing any of the snow still sticks.' Tafoya had previously expressed plans to move out of Minnesota multiple times, often praising Florida as a better alternative. She is now running to represent Minnesota in the U.S. Senate.
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  13. WorldRegulatorsProtestMiddle EastNorth America

    Patrick Vieira Begins Senegal Coaching Career Against Mozambique

    Patrick Vieira takes charge of the Senegal national team for the first time, starting with a match against Mozambique in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Vieira's initial squad blends experienced players like Kalidou Koulibaly and Idrissa Gana Guèye with promising youth. Key players like Sadio Mané, Ismaïla Sarr, and Édouard Mendy are absent due to injury, suspension, or retirement. Vieira aims to revitalize the squad after a disappointing 2026 World Cup and lay the groundwork for a new era.
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  16. SportsNorth AmericaAmerican FootballTennis

    Serbia vs Greece: Vlahovic Injured, Jovic Starts

    Serbia will play four Nations League matches in September with a significant absence, as Dusan Vlahovic is injured. Luka Jovic is now favorite to start in the lineup against Greece on September 24. Vlahovic started the season impressively with 5 goals in 7 appearances for Besiktas. The Greek national team, coached by Ivan Jovanovic, will face Serbia in their historic appearance in the A category of the Nations League.
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  19. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Lithuania Stands Firm Against Easing Belarus Sanctions Amid US Fertilizer Deal

    Lithuania's top officials have reiterated their stance against easing sanctions on Belarus despite a potential US deal to purchase Belarusian potash fertilizers. Both the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys, and the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Remigijus Motuzas, have stated that there are no grounds for lifting sanctions against Belarus. They emphasized that the EU sanctions remain in effect until the end of February and that the US deal is a bilateral matter between Washington and Minsk. Lithuania has not been informed or consulted about the agreement and sees no direct impact on itself. The US has not exerted any pressure on Lithuania regarding the issue.
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  20. U.S.LawAppointmentsNorth America

    Netanyahu's US Visit: Meetings and No Trump Meeting

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with several world leaders during his US visit, including the presidents of Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Panama, Ethiopia, the vice president of Colombia, and the prime ministers of Greece, Slovenia, and Papua New Guinea. While meetings with US Secretary of State Rubio and other leaders are under discussion, a meeting with President Donald Trump is not scheduled.
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  24. PoliticsMiddle EastNorth America

    Iran's President Vows to Resist US Pressure, Stands Ready for Dialogue Without 'Language of Force'

    In his speech at the UN General Assembly, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned US and Israeli aggression, accused them of terrorism, and vowed that Iran would never 'bow its head' or 'bend the knee'. He emphasized Iran's readiness for dialogue and diplomacy, but not under threats or force. Pezeshkian also criticized the international community's response to Israeli aggression and nuclear double standards.
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