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Roberto Velasco Álvarez, Mexico's Minister for Foreign Affairs, delivered a statement during the General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. His remarks form part of the annual gathering where member states outline their positions on global affairs, multilateral cooperation and pressing international challenges before the assembly.

NASA is increasing its support for Boeing's troubled Starliner astronaut capsule as the agency works to return the spacecraft to flight. The effort follows the widely covered mission in which astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were left without a Starliner ride home, forcing an extended stay on the International Space Station while their capsule returned uncrewed.

NASA is increasing its support for Boeing's Starliner capsule as the spacecraft works toward returning to flight, with a cargo-only mission to the International Space Station planned next. A crewed test flight is targeted for around 2028. The push follows the widely criticized 2024 test flight that left astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams stranded on the station for months while their capsule returned empty over safety concerns.

Richard Manoogian, who led building-products maker Masco for decades as chairman and chief executive, has died at age 90. He was also a major patron of the Detroit Institute of Arts, where his family's support helped shape the museum's collections and funding. Business and civic leaders in Michigan are remembering him as one of Detroit's most influential industrialists and philanthropists.

Italian TV ratings for 28 September are drawing attention, with coverage asking which network won the prime-time head-to-head between Rai 1 and Canale 5. Audience figures for the evening are being compared as the two main broadcasters continue their close ratings race at the start of the new autumn season.