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High-intensity demonstrations lined the streets outside United Nations headquarters on Thursday, as competing pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups gathered during the UN General Assembly.

While the rhetoric on the pavement was deafening, APB News was on site to look past the shouting, the megaphones, and the banners to look strictly at what is happening on the ground in the Middle East.

While protesters on both sides of the barricades demand swift, absolute victories, the diplomatic truth inside the UN security chambers is that neither a military victory nor a humanitarian resolution can happen in a vacuum. It requires bilateral compliance that current geopolitical realities simply haven't allowed for yet.

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UN Protests - Facts Over Rhetoric

Hundreds of anti-regime demonstrators gathered outside the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan to voice powerful opposition against the Iranian government.

Organized in part by the National Council of Resistance of Iran at Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza, the rally coincided with the high-level week of the 81st UN General Assembly.

The streets of Midtown Manhattan transformed into a sea of saffron, green, and white. Their goal? To demand an immediate halt to what they call an unprecedented surge of political executions in Iran, and to call on global leaders to reject the legitimacy of Tehran's delegation.

The energy was absolutely electric, even as intense security locks down most of the area for the world leaders arriving. Thousands of demonstrators lined Second Avenue, chanting in both English and Farsi.

APB News was invited by the National Council of Resistance of Iran, to witness the demonstration, directly timed to coincide with addresses from major world leaders.

The clear message from young people - that it's time for a new government and for Iran to join the western world and for the elders clinging to power to relinquish it to the next generation.

Protesters we spoke to say there are currently more than 100 political prisoners on death row in Iran right now. Their message to the UN is simple: "No to Shah, no to Mullahs, yes to a democratic republic."

#iran

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Protest to Stop Executions in Iran

September 2026 - Riverside Church, Manhattan:

A powerful coalition of faith, environmental, and community leaders packed New York's historic Riverside Church to declare that inaction on climate change is not just a policy failure—it is a moral crisis. Former Vice President Al Gore and Bishop William Barber II led the charge.

Twenty years after his landmark documentary An Inconvenient Truth, Al Gore is still sounding the alarm. But on this stage, the numbers and charts took a back seat to a higher law.

APB News was invited to meet up with the former Vice President, joined by co-headliner Bishop William Barber II, who tied environmental degradation directly to systemic injustice, urging a unified moral community to break its silence.

Organized by the Center for Earth Ethics, the gathering brought together Indigenous voices, scientists, and faith leaders. Their shared message: the tools to fix the planet exist, but what’s missing is the collective will to treat destruction of the earth as a sin against its people.

For now, these leaders hope this moral awakening inside a sacred space will echo loudly outside of it - and straight into the halls of power.

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Former Vice President Al Gore frames the climate crisis as a profound moral failure

East Side, NYC - March 31, 2026

Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to his office at the UN Headquarters and expressed appreciation for the support the UN receives from the host city.

The Secretary-General discussed with the Mayor how to deepen the cooperation with the City of New York.

After the meeting, Mamdani said, “We are so proud to be the host city of the United Nations, and we’re proud at what it represents, which is the fact that we are part of something larger than just ourselves.”

APB News has been attempting to find out what the two leaders actually talked about behind closed doors and what came of this first meeting.

This story will be updated when more information becomes available.

#nycmayor #zohranmamdani #unitednations #antonioguterres #newyorkcity

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Visits the United Nations

March 2026 - New Orleans, LA:

The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane is back, transforming the Crescent City into a high-octane literary arena. While one hundred of the nation’s top authors took the stage, APB News was there as the dialogue quickly shifted from the page to the front lines of global and legal crises. From independent journalist Don Lemon addressing federal conspiracy charges and the First Amendment to Senator John Kennedy’s blunt assessment of the escalating war in Iran, the "Mardi Gras for the Mind" became a flashpoint for the most urgent conversations of today.

Amid the political crossfire, Governor Wes Moore joined APB’s Mike Leventhal to offer a grounded perspective on American leadership and his own defiant optimism. While the festival used literature to reflect on the past, it was these raw, unfiltered discussions on the Tulane stage that truly defined the weekend.

#NewOrleans #Tulane #DonLemon #JohnKennedy #WesMoore #FirstAmendment #IranWar #APBNews #BookFestival #JournalismUnderFire #MardiGrasForTheMind

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Shocking Revelations Unveiled at the New Orleans Book Festival | APB News

March 2026, New York City

With tremendous emotion, passion and conviction, hundreds of Iranian Americans gathered on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on Sunday for a show of force called the "March for Liberation" in support of the Iranian people.

Under the watchful eye of the NYPD, the demonstration rallied against the Iranian regime while showing support for the military action Israel and the United States started last month.

The supporters are seeking a "liberated Iran" and demonstrating solidarity with its people here in the U.S. and those that are in Iran.

APB News' Mike Leventhal was on the march route and felt the true joy that after 47 years, the regime could be coming to an end.

This march was peaceful and impactful - while last Friday chaos broke out in Washington Square Park when opposing protesters started fighting with each other over a memorial to the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei who was killed in the airstrikes on the Iranian capital.

Masked protesters set up flowers alongside a photo of Khamenei and Iranian flags under the famed Washington Square Park Arch as demonstrators opposed the shrine.

Popular Jewish rapper - Kosha Dillz attended the memorial and appeared to rip down a sign that was in support of the recently slain Ayatollah. Then total pandemonium broke out - fists flying everywhere. The NYPD quickly jumped in and arrested Dillz as well as some of his attackers. Afterwards the rapper said he knows that many were paid protestors as he has seen
the same people at other non related protests.

Back to Sunday, Mike Leventhal heard from many that they felt Reza Pahlavi, the son of the former Shah of Iran, would be the best solution as the transitional leader to help lead the republic towards a democracy.

So for now the bombings continue in the Gulf with the hope that Iran realizes there is no pathway forward and after 47 years - freedom and democracy prevails.

#iran #iranisraelwar #iranian #irannews #iranusaconflict #iranusawar

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Iranian New Yorkers "March for Liberation" Down Fifth Avenue

Meet Alex Bruesewitz - one of the youngest strategists inside Donald Trump’s political circle.
At just 28, the co-founder of X Strategies has helped reshape Trump’s digital playbook — pushing campaigns toward podcasts, alternative media, and online platforms to reach younger voters. APB News caught up with Alex at the Hispanic Prosperity Gala at Mar-A-Lago. But this week, Bruesewitz made headlines for something unexpected.

After escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupted travel, thousands of Americans were stranded in Doha, Qatar.

According to reports, Bruesewitz helped organize a private evacuation flight from Qatar to Greece - coordinating with officials and helping Americans get out safely.
APB News caught up with him at Mar-a-Lago during the Hispanic Prosperity Gala.
From digital strategist… to unexpected evacuation organizer.

#AlexBruesewitz #Trump #Politics #News #MAGA #PoliticalStrategy #APBNews

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Trump Strategist Alex Bruesewitz Helped Organize Evacuation Flight from Qatar

It’s Day 5 in the Middle East - we are in Dubai where the country has fended off hundreds of missile, rocket and drones strikes from Iran with intercept debris landing on hotels, the airport, harbor and in residential neighborhoods.

While the country has been upbeat in its support for the UAE Defense Forces protecting its residents, visitors and Ex-Pats now here - many received an additional show of support when shoppers at the famed Dubai Mall at PM on Monday night saw the UAE President - His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan walking through the world’s largest shopping destination, accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense.

APB News is here in Dubai covering Operation Epic Fury and saw the look of joy and relief to see the country’s leadership amongst the people - even having dinner in one of the mall’s restaurants with the entourage.

We met up with an expat from Ghana who walked up to the leaders - shook their hands and thanked them for reassuring the public that the country is protected from outside attacks.

Sheikh Mohamed asked him if he was happy. He smiled and responded, “Yes, Yes.” The President then wished him a pleasant stay in the UAE and encouraged him to enjoy his time in the country - which we know our new friend from Ghana certainly will.

Word spread fast through the region that the president visited the Dubai Mall in an unannounced visit which offered encouragement and peace of mind to all that are here.
#uae #dubai #mall #sheikh #uaepresident

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UAE President, Minister of Defense visit Dubai Mall, Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Hamdan among shoppers

So lets lay this all out now - Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of the former president Jair Bolsonaro, is facing difficulties in gaining supporters as he positions himself to run for president in October.

Early polls indicate that current Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has the lead but this could tighten throughout the campaign season.

Running for the right-wing Liberal Party, Flávio is positioning himself as the successor to his father's political movement while attempting to present a more moderate image to voters.

In December 2025, while in prison serving a 27-year sentence for a failed coup plot, former President Jair Bolsonaro endorsed his eldest son, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, as his chosen successor for the 2026 election.

At the recent Hispanic Prosperity Gala at Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Mike Leventhal caught up with Eduardo Bolsonaro who is spending time in the U.S. to advocate for his father and to promote his brother.

Flávio, a senator for Rio de Janeiro since 2019, has described himself as a "more centered Bolsonaro" compared to his father and brother Eduardo, aiming to moderate the family legacy while adhering to the same right-wing ideology. His platform focuses on economic liberalization, tax cuts, privatization, and strict public security policies.

Despite initial contradictory statements regarding the possibility of stepping down, Flávio has since reaffirmed that his candidacy is "irreversible," with the stated goal of freeing his father.

The first round of the Brazilian presidential election is scheduled for October 4, 2026.

#brazil #maralago #bolsonaro #brazil2026 #brazilpresident #apbnews #apb_news #maralago

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Eduardo Bolsonaro says enemies are trying to kill former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro

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Hillel Neuer of United Nations Watch calls out Qatar and Pakistan at the UN Human Rights Council

Headline: Nobel Peace Prize Laureate & Journalist Maria Ressa is Concerned with U.S. Democracy

Main Text: August 2025 - Midtown Manhattan

APB News reflects back from an interview conducted this past September at the Clinton Global Initiative - a summit that brought world and thought leaders together under the umbrella of the United Nations general Assembly.

APB News caught up with Marfia Ressler after her talk on stage with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to talk about the new world order and what concerns her.

The Nobel Peace Prize laureate and investigative journalist Maria Ressa has long fought for global press freedom as described in her book "How to Stand Up to a Dictator" which details her experience running the news site Rappler under the increasingly autocratic regime of President Rodrigo Duterte in the Philippines.

She recently spoke with Mike Leventhal to discuss parallels she's seeing between the Philippines and the U.S. under President Trump.

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Nobel Peace Prize Laureate & Journalist Maria Ressa is Concerned with U.S. Democracy

July 10, 2025 - Washington DC & Brasilia, Brazil:

This week, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on all Brazilian imports, effective August 1st. He cited Brazil’s prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro, labeling it a "witch hunt" and an "insidious attack" on free speech and election integrity.

Brazilian President Lula immediately summoned the U.S. chargé d’affaires, denouncing Trump’s demand to drop the trial and reaffirming Brazil’s independent institutions. Lula called Trump’s letter "offensive" and warned of reciprocal counter-tariffs.

This action follows Eduardo Bolsonaro's temporary resignation from Congress in March 2025 and his move to the U.S. to lobby for political asylum and pressure Brazil’s judiciary - specifically Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. His goal, he told APB News earlier this year, is to rally U.S. officials to sanction de Moraes and promote clemency for those involved in the January 8th riots in Brasília.

Brazil is the U.S.’s second-largest trading partner, exporting around $40 to $50 billion annually, including coffee, orange juice, steel, and iron.

The announcement caused Brazil’s real to fall over 2% and sparked broader market uncertainty.

This is a developing story.

#Trump #Brazil #Tariffs #TradeWar #Bolsonaro #Lula #Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #BreakingNews #Economy

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Trump Announces 50% Tariff on Brazilian Goods | #Trump #Brazil