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Madagascar's President Denounces 'Coup' Attempt In Day Of Fresh Protests

Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina condemned on Friday what he said was an attempt to topple his government as fresh protests flared against the political elite and years of misrule.

International Business Times

Last Flotilla Boat Sails On Towards Gaza After Israel Interceptions

The only remaining boat in a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza sailed towards the war-torn Palestinian territory on Friday, after Israeli navy interceptions of its fellow vessels drew worldwide protests.

International Business Times

Who wrote the cabinet paper recommending NZ not recognise a Palestinian state?

In the controversy and debate following Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ announcement at the United Nations last week that New Zealand would not yet recognise Palestine as a state, it was easy to overlook a small but telling detail.

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UN Human Rights Chief Urges For Funding For Haiti Mission: 'Without Them, The Worst May Be Yet To Come'

The United Nations' Human Rights Chief welcomed the decision to expand the security mission for Haiti but warned that it is imperative to implement it soon

Latin Times

With All-or-nothing Gaza Plan, Trump Turns Tables For Israel

In presenting a Gaza plan as an ultimatum to Hamas, US President Donald Trump has turned the tables to give Israel the advantage diplomatically -- and an even freer rein on the ground if a deal fails.

International Business Times

'I Couldn't Reach Them': Afghans Abroad Despair At Blackout

Afghans around the world are despairing at being unable to reach their loved ones at home after a Taliban-enforced internet blackout took effect on Monday.

International Business Times

Madagascar’s president dismisses cabinet as blackout protests turn deadly

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has sacked his government following unrest which the United Nations said has left at least 22 people dead. Thousands have taken to the streets of the Indian Ocean nation in recent days to protest against repeated water and electricity outages.

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In UN speech, Beijing makes clear its intent to remold global norms, seizing on Trump's retreat

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has made a strong case for China's role in global governance at the United Nations General Assembly

The Independent UK

From all over the planet, they came to the UN with a message: Fix things, particularly yourself

World leaders have spent the past week at the United Nations often criticizing the U.N. itself

The Independent UK

The Palestinian Authority is facing a legitimacy crisis. Can it be reformed to govern a Palestinian state?

When Australia, France, Britain, Canada and a handful of other Western countries recognised a Palestinian state at the United Nations last week, one of their key stipulations was the wholesale reform of the Palestinian Authority (PA).

The Conversation

They said it: Leaders at the UN, in their own words

Many leaders saying many things about many topics that matter to them, to their regions, to the world: That’s what the U.N. General Assembly invariably produces each year.

The Independent UK

Youth-led unrest in Madagascar has left at least 22 people dead, UN says

The United Nations’ human rights office says that violence surrounding youth-led anti-government protests in the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar over the past several days has killed at least 22 people

The Independent UK

Neglecting the UN could lead to a fragile world of unstable bilateral relations, Caritas warns

The marginalisation of the United Nations could bring the world back to fragile power politics, the Secretary-General of Caritas International Alistair Dutton told Euronews in an interview.

Euronews

Iran executes another alleged Israeli spy amid surge in death penalties

The execution came after Iran vowed to confront its enemies after the United Nations reimposed sanctions on Tehran over its nuclear programme this weekend.

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Radio France Internationale

Calls for reform as UN marks 80th anniversary amid conflict and division

The United Nations' founding charter, which aimed "to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war", came into effect 80 years ago this month. But as today's members wrap up the annual General Assembly in New York, conflict is more than ever on the agenda, casting doubt over the UN's…

The Conversation

By not recognising a Palestinian state, NZ puts its own hard-won reputation on the line

There seems to be a mismatch between what a UN inquiry recently described as genocide in Gaza and New Zealand’s announcement at the United Nations on Saturday that it will not yet join 157 other countries in recognising a Palestinian state.

The Guardian - US

The week in Trump absurdities: from Turkey’s ‘rigged elections’ to ‘your countries are going to hell’

The president, in five days, has claimed Tylenol causes autism, he was sabotaged at the UN and pronounced his rivals ‘guilty as hell’

The Independent UK

They said it: Leaders at the UN, in their own words

Many leaders saying many things about many topics that matter to them, to their regions, to the world: That’s what the U.N. General Assembly invariably produces each year.

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Colombian president accuses Trump of violating UN principles after visa revoked

"Time to go to a more democratic place," Petro said in an X statement.

Radio France Internationale

Earth fails another critical health check, but scientists say it's not too late

With oceans showing dangerous levels of acidity, seven of nine crucial planetary boundaries – the limits beyond which Earth risks becoming uninhabitable for humans – have now been breached, climate researchers warn. But one of the authors of a new report tells RFI that humanity still has a chance to…

Latin Times

Colombian President Petro Slams U.S. Over The Revocation Of His Visa: 'Breaks All UN Immunity Norms'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro slammed the Trump administration for revoking his visa after he publicly called on U.S. soldiers to disobey the president

Euronews

UN Security Council rejects Russian-Chinese resolution to delay 'snapback' sanctions on Iran

A resolution brought forward by Iran’s allies – Russia and China – at the UN Security Council level to delay “snapback sanctions” triggered by the UK, France and Germany over Tehran’s nuclear programme failed to pass on Friday.

Euronews

UN leaders are concerned about AI’s potential harms. Could an AI forum prevent the worst?

As world leaders weigh its promise and peril at this week’s high-level meetings, the United Nations heralds a COP meeting like body for international AI governance and an expert panel to present annual reports at the forum.

The Independent UK

They said it: Leaders at the UN, in their own words

Many leaders saying many things about many topics that matter to them, to their regions, to the world: That’s what the U.N. General Assembly invariably produces each year.

The Independent UK

China's No. 2 leader, in debut of sorts on world stage at UN, echoes his nation's concern about US

China’s second-in-command sounded his nation’s recurring alarm against aggressive and unilateral action in global politics in an address to world leaders

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