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The issue of drugs doesn't usually get showcased at the UN General Assembly. This year is different

Every year, tons of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and other drugs flow around the world

The Independent UK

Albanese and Starmer to meet for a frank exchange of views (and possibly some political advice)

Fresh from his time at the UN General Assembly in New York, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s world tour now takes him to London. There he will be primed to give some political advice to his beleaguered counterpart, Keir Starmer.

The Conversation

Split over China but Pacific nations united on climate

A rare moment in the world spotlight for Pacific nations has been marked by differing views on China but a unity ticket for global action on climate.

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Made in Ukraine and battlefield-tested: Kyiv to open up global arms exports

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is opening up its arms exports. The much-anticipated decision will transform Ukraine’s defence industry and allow Kyiv’s partners to access the rarest type of weapons – those tested on the battlefield.

Euronews

Hungary seeks to dodge Trump pressure to cut Russia oil imports

Hungary said that alternative routes wouldn't suffice to replace Russian pipeline oil, after Donald Trump warned he would call Viktor Orbán to tell him to stop buying Russian oil. Experts say Hungary could use EU funds for the decoupling.

Euronews

Ukraine-Russia war latest: US and Canada scramble fighter jets to intercept Russian military planes off Alaska

Russian drones and aircraft have made several incursions into Nato airspace in the past two weeks

The Independent UK

Palestinian Leader To Address UN As Peace Push Gathers Steam

Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas will address the United Nations virtually on Thursday as the United States, despite its opposition to him, weighs whether to try to stop Israeli annexation of the West Bank.

International Business Times

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Macron on Gaza and Ukraine: diplomacy, hostages and European security at stake

French President Emmanuel Macron spoke exclusively to RFI and its sister television channel France 24 on Wednesday about the twin challenges confronting Europe and the Middle East. Speaking on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Macron welcomed what he described as the Trump administration’s “new perspective”…

Radio France Internationale

China's Xi takes a step back, putting a lieutenant in the limelight at UN meeting

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is skipping this week's U.N. General Assembly, with Premier Li Qiang speaking instead

The Independent UK

Zelensky warns UN: Russia could attack you next as Trump turns on Putin

Volodymyr Zelensky warned the UN General Assembly that the world has entered the ‘most destructive arms race in history’ as Russia develops a fleet of AI drones

The Independent UK

The Latest: 3 people shot at a Dallas ICE facility and the shooter is dead, official says

Federal authorities have reported a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas

The Independent UK

Zelensky: World living through 'most destructive arms race' ever, as Trump says Kyiv can win land back

Zelensky referenced the attempted assassination of President Trump and the killing of Charlie Kirk in his speech to the 193-member body

Evening Standard

Zelensky Says NATO Membership Not Automatic Protection, Praises Trump After Shift

President Volodymyr Zelensky cast doubt Wednesday on NATO's ability to guarantee Ukraine's security but praised Donald Trump after the US president unexpectedly flip-flopped to say he thinks Russia can be defeated.

International Business Times

Weapons decide who survives, Zelenskyy tells the UN General Assembly

“There are no security guarantees without friends and weapons,” Ukraine’s president said in his address to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday. “If a nation wants peace, it still has to work on weapons (as) weapons decide who survives," he emphasised.

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Secret Service probing if UN escalator was intentionally turned off as Trumps got on, Leavitt says

Trump and the first lady suffered an embarrassing moment when the escalator came to an abrupt stop as the couple stepped on ahead of the president’s address to the UN

Euronews

Colombia seeks criminal probe into Trump over deadly strikes on alleged drugs smugglers

Gustavo Petro tells the UN General Assembly that there should be 'criminal proceedings' over US strikes on alleged drug trafficking vessels.

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan brands Donald Trump 'racist and Islamophobic' as bitter feud escalates

The mayor branded the Trump ‘racist’ and ‘Islamophobic’ over comments made during a speech at the UN General Assembly

Radio France Internationale

As Trump rails at UN and shifts Ukraine stance, Macron urges US to end Gaza war

Donald Trump’s return to the United Nations was marked by fiery rhetoric, a surprise shift in stance on Ukraine – and a sharp reminder from Emmanuel Macron that peace in Gaza could define his legacy.

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International Business Times

With Smiles And Daggers At UN, Lula And Trump Agree To Meet

After trading barbs at the UN, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday hailed his "excellent chemistry" with Brazilian counterpart Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, and announced a meeting next week.

International Business Times UK

US Secret Service Quietly Dismantles Looming Telecom Threat Near UN Headquarters Targeting Millions in New York

The US Secret Service has dismantled a massive telecom threat near the UN in New York, seizing 300 SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards capable of crippling mobile networks during the General Assembly.

International Business Times

Iran Meets Europeans But No Sign Of Sanctions Breakthrough

European powers seeking to soon reimpose tough sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program met Tuesday with Tehran's top diplomat, but there were no signs of compromise.

International Business Times

US Says Dismantled Telecoms Shutdown Threat During UN Summit

The US Secret Service said Tuesday it had dismantled a network of electronic devices that could have crashed New York's telecommunications network in an attack ahead of the UN General Assembly.

Radio France Internationale

Iran and Europe in last-ditch push to avert UN sanctions showdown

Iran and Europe’s leading powers are racing on the sidelines of the the UN General Assembly to strike a deal on Tehran's nuclear programme before a 27 September deadline triggers the return of sanctions.

Al Jazeera

NATO warns Russia of airspace violations, will defend self, deter threats

Multiple airspace violations are called dangerous by NATO with promise to defend member states.

The Independent UK

Secret Service dismantles telecom threat around UN capable of crippling cell service in NYC

The U.S. Secret Service has dismantled a massive hidden telecom network in New York

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