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United to End Aids", a new UNAids report released ahead of the 2026 UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on HIV/Aids, sends a clear warning: progress against Aids is real but fragile.

Bangkok Post

India calls out Pakistan at UN; says Jammu & Kashmir 'is, was and always will be' India's

India strongly rebuked Pakistan at the UN General Assembly for misusing international forums to discuss Jammu and Kashmir, asserting it is an integral part of India. India's envoy criticized Pakistan's conduct as a Security Council member, calling its claims baseless and inconsistent with historical facts.

The Economic Times

Bangladesh's foreign minister defeats Cyprus' ambassador to be UN General Assembly president

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has won a hotly contested race to be the next president of the 193-member United Nations General Assembly

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India abstains on UNGA resolution on ICJ climate opinion

India abstained from a UN General Assembly resolution on climate change obligations, citing concerns it undermined the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) architecture. New Delhi argued the resolution elevated an ICJ advisory opinion to a binding status, potentially imposing unagreed obligations on developing nations and limiting policy space.

The Economic Times

Australia backs historic United Nations climate vote

A United Nations vote on state climate change obligations has received overwhelming international support in a major win for its Pacific island proponents.

AAP

When US and Iran joined hands against Israel: Why Hormuz blockade brings back memories of 1956 Suez crisis

Iranian blockade of Strait of Hormuz and the heavy price that global economy is paying these days bring back dark memories of a similar crisis that had enveloped the world nearly a decade after World War II had ended: the shutdown of the Suez Canal in the wake of a…

The Times of India

Melania Trump opens two-day summit with emotional plea to world counterparts

The summit is one example of how Melania Trump has expanded her portfolio to embrace global issues

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Between ‘breadbasket of the world’ and ‘guardian of the Amazon’, Brazil remains unable to solve its environmental dilemma

On the eve of COP 30, Brazil seeks to assert itself as an environmental and food power, but it carries contradictions that weaken this narrative. In a speech at the opening of the 80th UN General Assembly, President Lula declared that this will be the “COP of truth”, the moment…

The Conversation

UN to cut 25% of global peacekeeping force amid US funding shortfall

The UN’s decision comes as the organisation expects further cuts to its funding as the US moves to advance Trump’s “America First” vision.

Euronews

No. 2 US diplomat meets much-prosecuted West African leader after visa restrictions were eased

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has met with the heavily prosecuted vice president of Equatorial Guinea in Washington after the Trump administration approved a waiver of corruption sanctions

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

President Aliyev showcases Azerbaijan’s peace deal and energy leadership at UN

During his speech at the UNGA, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev highlighted reconstruction and energy security, and stressed Azerbaijan’s global role in climate action, connectivity, and sustainable development.

Euronews

Huge speakers blast Netantyahu’s UN speech at Israel-Gaza border

Benjamin Netanyahu's UN General Assembly (UNGA) speech was played from huge speakers positioned in southern Israel towards the Gaza Strip on Friday, 26 September.

The Independent UK

Melania Trump Allegedly Snubs Olena Zelenska — Is She Avoiding Her Because of the Sit-Down Request?

Melania Trump seemingly ignored Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska during the UN General Assembly in New York. What really happened?

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Uzbekistan's president at UNGA: Building prosperity at home, partnership abroad

At the UN General Assembly, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev showcased Uzbekistan’s reforms and peace initiatives.

The Independent UK

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

International Business Times UK

Macron's Manhattan Mystery: Why Was France's Leader Suddenly Stopped in the Big Apple?

President Emmanuel Macron had to wait until the motorcade of President Donald Trump passed by, prompting the French leader to call the American head of state on the phone.

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Trump Tells UN: ‘Your Countries Are Going To Hell’ In Wild 58‑Minute Rant

Donald Trump has returned to the UN General Assembly stage after six years, and let’s just say he said a lot and yet nothing in his speech.

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At UN, the president of Mongolia takes a moment to cheer the world's horses

U.N. General Assembly speeches address many facets of human existence

The Independent UK

Unversed in UNGA? Here's your handy guide to UN General Assembly meeting lingo

The U.N. General Assembly’s yearly meeting of world leaders is here

The Independent UK

NATO warns Russia it will use all means to defend against airspace breaches after Estonia incursions

NATO has warned Russia that it will use all means to defend against airspace breaches

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Albanese Lands At UN General Assembly, But Gets Iced Out Of Trump’s Very Busy Schedule

Anthony Albanese has been left off Donald Trump’s official meeting schedule at this week’s United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The Independent UK

Cooper: Recognising Palestine must ‘spur’ action as two-state solution in peril

She spoke at a UN General Assembly meeting in New York which French President Emmanuel Macron opened by officially recognising Palestinian statehood.

Evening Standard

UK and US clash over Palestine state recognition as Trump to address UN General Assembly

US President Donald Trump is expected to address the UN General Assembly around 3pm UK time on Tuesday

Euronews

What is at stake at the UN General Assembly this week?

For Europeans, the UN General Assembly centres on Palestinian statehood, Iran sanctions, UN reform, Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, climate targets, development goals and humanitarian crises.

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