Zelensky urges world leaders to stand with Ukraine as he presents ‘victory plan’ to UN The Ukrainian president says Vladimir Putin is attempting to ‘break the Ukrainian spirit’ The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024
Zelenskyy warns of Russia threat at UN as Putin steps up nuclear rhetoric Ukrainian president urges world leaders to back peace plan in general assembly speech ahead of Biden meeting The Guardian - US · Sep 25, 2024
‘It’s impossible to get a flight’: Britons tell of scramble to leave Lebanon Amid fears of an Israeli invasion, Keir Starmer has told them to get out, but families say that is easier said than done The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2024
Ukraine urges world not to seek ‘lull’ in Russia’s war instead of peace Ukrainian president singles out China, Brazil for pushing what he called ‘half-hearted settlement plans’. Al Jazeera · Sep 25, 2024
UN chief criticizes divided Security Council for failure of leadership to end wars, calls for unity The United Nations chief sharply criticized the powerful Security Council for a failure of leadership to end wars in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan and beyond The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024
Russia treating own citizens as ‘bits of meat to fling into grinder’, says Keir Starmer in UN address The Prime Minister said Russia was responsible for ‘colossal human suffering’ as a result of the conflict in Ukraine Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2024
Keir Starmer lambasts Russia over Ukraine at UN security council UK prime minister accuses Moscow of violating UN charter, and says it should not be present at meeting The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2024
British citizens fear being trapped in Lebanon as conflict with Israel escalates Sir Keir Starmer urged citizens to leave ‘while commercial flights are available’ from Lebanon The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024
Israel is targeting Hezbollah commanders like Ali Karaki, but will it work? Israel has activated a strategy to decapitate Hezbollah by taking out its top military commanders, including Ali Karaki, head of the Lebanese group’s southern front. An Israeli strike targeting Karaki this week put a spotlight on a shadowy figure within Hezbollah’s ranks, but experts are not convinced by Israel’s strategy… France 24 · Sep 25, 2024
‘People feel helpless’: Lebanese Australians watch Israel’s bombardment in horror Penny Wong says ‘Lebanon cannot become the next Gaza’ but Lebanese Australians condemn ‘inaction’ over Middle East war The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2024
Why is Israel attacking Lebanon? Thousands flee as regional tensions escalate Thousands have been injured and hundreds killed by Israeli attacks in Lebanon Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2024
Iran’s Khamenei insists Hezbollah will survive Lebanon bombardment Armed Shia group hurt by loss of top commanders but will not be brought ‘to its knees’, the supreme leader states. Al Jazeera · Sep 25, 2024
Mapping 10,000 cross-border attacks between Israel and Lebanon Israel, Hezbollah and other Lebanese groups have exchanged more than 10,200 attacks between October 7 and September 20. Al Jazeera · Sep 25, 2024
First Thing: Fresh Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon as UN chief says it cannot ‘become another Gaza’ Lebanese minister says only Washington can help end the fighting. Plus, Missouri executes Marcellus ‘Khaliifah’ Williams The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2024
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024 Hezbollah fires missile at Tel Aviv in further escalation after heavy Israeli strikes on Lebanon Hezbollah launched a ballistic missile at Tel Aviv early Wednesday, in a further escalation after Israel carried out strikes on Lebanon that killed hundreds of people and the militants fired rockets across wider areas of northern Israel
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024 Israel-Hamas war latest: Israel intercepts Hezbollah's farthest strike yet in 11 months of exchanges Hezbollah has launched dozens of rockets into Israel, including the group’s farthest strike yet in nearly a year of exchanges
The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2024 New Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon as Hezbollah confirms death of senior commander Lebanon says only US can end conflict, as Hezbollah confirms death of Ibrahim Qubaisi in Israeli attack on Beirut
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024 Israel has landed heavy blows on Hezbollah. The victory it seeks could prove elusive It has been a devastating week for Hezbollah and the people of Lebanon
Al Jazeera · Sep 25, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 943 As the war enters its 943rd day, these are the main developments.
Al Jazeera · Sep 25, 2024 Iran’s President Pezeshkian says Tehran ready to improve ties with West Iranian leader tellsUN meeting his country is ‘ready to engage’ on nuclear deal if all participants act ‘in good faith’.
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024 Ukraine's president calls for unspecified global 'action' to force Russia into peace Ukraine’s president is dismissing the notion of peace talks with Moscow
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2024 Keir Starmer heads to US for summit at UN as aides seek meetings with Harris and Trump PM to give speech on international issues as team hopes to set up talks with both presidential candidates
The Guardian - US · Sep 24, 2024 Zelenskyy appeals to global south to help ‘force Russia into peace’ Ukrainian president accuses Putin of violating UN foundations and says war cannot be ended by talks alone
Al Jazeera · Sep 24, 2024 Three killed in Ukraine’s Kharkiv as Russia bombs apartment block Attack launched as world leaders, including Ukraine’s Zelenskyy, gather in New York for the UN General Assembly.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2024 The Guardian view on Israel and Hezbollah: the war is already here Editorial: Dangers to the Middle East continue to grow with strikes on Lebanon. De-escalation through escalation is not a strategy, just wishful thinking