World News Highlights: From Burkina Faso's Coup Plot to Biden's UN Speech
This update covers significant global events, including Burkina Faso's alleged coup plot, attacks by insurgents in Mali, Bangladesh's military-supported interim government, China's pension reforms, Biden's final UN address, Tuvalu's struggles against rising sea levels, Israel's airstrike in Beirut, and Turkey's call to lift US sanctions.
With recent global developments grabbing headlines, Burkina Faso's junta has revealed an international plot to overthrow it, potentially linked to the August massacre of hundreds by Islamist insurgents. Meanwhile, Mali experienced one of its most daring terrorist attacks in years.
In Bangladesh, the army chief promises to support the interim government to complete key reforms after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's recent ouster. On the other side of the globe, China is taking initial steps to confront its massive pension challenges.
Other noteworthy events include President Biden addressing the UN General Assembly for the last time, Tuvalu's battle with rising sea levels, Israel's targeted airstrikes in Beirut, Turkey's demand to lift US sanctions, and Singapore's former Transport Minister pleading guilty in a corruption trial.
(With inputs from agencies.)