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The Latest Breaking News from the UN General Assembly

Putin backs mediation efforts on Middle East war, tells Iran Moscow ready to help as US-Iran talks hit impasse

Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian in a phone call that Moscow was ready to help efforts to mediate the Middle East war, Iranian state media reported on Wednesday, with the months-long conflict locked in a stalemate. The Russian leader and Pezeshkian in their call spoke…

The Economic Times · 5h ago

Hardline Iranian MPs move to impeach foreign minister over UN General Assembly talks

The motion, filed by MPs aligned with the Paydari Front, accuses Araghchi of meeting US envoy Steve Witkoff at the UN General Assembly without authorisation, a claim directly opposed by Supreme National Security Council chief Mohsen Rezaei, who said the talks had prior approval.

Euronews · 12h ago

Iran FM rejects report that two diplomats were ‘kicked out’ of US

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi denied reports about the expulsion of Iranian diplomats from the United States. Following the UN General Assembly, he stated all but one diplomat left as scheduled. Reports suggested two members defied a US State Department order to leave the country. The Iranian delegation was…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

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Iran-US war latest: Trump says Tehran may have targeted UK with drone attack and vows to make it ‘suffer’

Trump says Iran could face ‘devastating losses’ as US moves bombers from UK base

The Independent UK · Oct 4

US Expels Iranian Diplomats: duo ordered out after UNGA stay; move underscores war tensions

Two Iranian diplomats were expelled from the US after allegedly defying a state department order to leave the country following the UN General Assembly, accordng to a report by Axios.

The Times of India · Oct 4

US ‘kicks out’ two Iranian officials after they ignore order to leave country

Two members of the Iranian delegation were expelled from the United States after the UN General Assembly concluded. They remained in New York despite an order to leave issued by the State Department. One delegate departed Friday night, while the other left Saturday morning following the expulsion notice. Iranian Foreign…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Trump Signs Greenland Deal — No Sovereignty, but Two New U.S. Bases and No End Date

The U.S., Denmark, and Greenland signed a landmark Arctic security deal at the UN. Here's what it actually does — and what it doesn't.

Latin Times · Oct 3

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'Serve at army's mercy': India tears into Pak's civilian govts during UN meeting

India on Friday hit back at Pakistan at the UN General Assembly, rejecting Islamabad’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir and accusing its “so-called” civilian governments of serving “at the mercy” of the army.

The Times of India · Oct 3

Gandhi Jayanti 2026 History: Why India observes October 2, significance, theme and freedom struggle

Gandhi Jayanti 2026 Theme, History: October 2 marks the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, whose leadership, Satyagraha and commitment to non-violence played a major role in India’s freedom struggle. The day is observed as a national holiday in India and is also recognised by the United Nations as the…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Trump's AI rebrand sparks unexpected rush for Slovenian .si domains

After Trump told the UN General Assembly that "artificial intelligence" sounded "fake" and the US would adopt "super intelligence" or SI, Slovenia's domain registrations jump from 3,500 a month to a whopping 3,700 a day.

Euronews · Sep 29

Mediators are working to broker a US-Iran deal, but major hurdles remain

Officials tell The Associated Press that mediators are working with Iran and the United States on a deal to end fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Mediators working to broker US-Iran deal even after Trump rejected latest Tehran proposal

Mediators are continuing indirect talks with Iran and the United States to broker a deal that would end fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, despite President Donald Trump publicly rejecting Tehran’s latest proposal. Officials told AP that Washington has not formally rejected the draft, while mediators seek concessions from…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

US has 'alienated' Sudan's army in 'complex war' analyst tells RFI

Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has vowed to push on with his fight against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, despite a US visa snub to attend the UN General Assembly and mounting pressure for a ceasefire. RFI spoke to a Sudanese researcher about why such a step was taken…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 28

Seoul summons Ukraine envoy, demands apology after Zelenskyy reveals North Korean POW transfer

Seoul is demanding a formal apology from Ukraine following a significant revelation about North Korean POWs. During a UN gathering, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed the handover of two captives to South Korea. South Korean officials claim that Ukraine violated a nondisclosure agreement regarding this transfer. In response, South Korea summoned…

The Times of India · Sep 28

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France 24 · Sep 28

Trump granting asylum to Afrikaners is 'race-based policy', South African FM claims

In an interview with FRANCE 24 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said Washington's plan to take in up to 17,500 more White South Africans was "a race-based policy", dismissing the "so-called genocide" of Afrikaners as "fake news".

Latin Times · Sep 27

Why Mexico and Brazil Are Both Refusing Trump's Military Playbook in South America

Trump told the UN the U.S. will use force anywhere in Latin America. Here's how Mexico, Brazil and Cuba each responded — and who's not.

The Economic Times · Sep 27

Canada at UNGA: Building renewed partnerships, strengthening multilateralism with India, others

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand highlighted efforts to build renewed partnerships with large economies like India and China, as well as new initiatives with New Delhi to strengthen multilateralism, at the UN General Assembly. She said Canada is focused on diversifying its trade and catalysing a trillion dollars of investment…

The Guardian - AU · Sep 27

Ukraine war briefing: German foreign minister urges Russia to abandon dangerous escalation in rare meeting

The two foreign ministers met on the sidelines of the UN general assembly in New York even though relations have been frozen since the invasion. What we know on day 1,677

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The Times of India · Sep 27

Russia, Germany FMs Hold Talks: Ministers clash over Ukraine and Black Sea grain; tensions remain high

Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov and German foreign minister Johann Wadephul met in New York on Saturday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, marking the first talks between the two countries’ foreign ministers since before Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

The Economic Times · Sep 26

'Serial practitioner of terrorism': EAM Jaishankar takes aim at Pakistan in UN address

Jaishankar addressed the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly regarding global conflicts. He highlighted that nations far from conflicts are being affected despite having no involvement. The current conflicts, particularly in the Gulf region, are exacerbating global tensions and affecting economic stability. Jaishankar urged all involved parties to…

The Independent UK · Sep 26

China, as usual, uses UN speech to promote global development as solution to world's challenges

China’s vice president has unfurled the nation’s familiar list of global talking points at the U.N. He emphasized development, issued mild statements about the U.S. war with Iran, artificial intelligence and protectionism and made no direct mention of self-ruled Taiwan

Latin Times · Sep 26

Colombia Ends 51-Year Iran Ties Signaling Major Foreign Policy Shift — What It Means for 1.7M US Residents

Colombia's far-right government severed 51-year-old ties with Iran on Sept. 19. Here's what it means for 1.7 million Colombian-Americans.

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Venezuela president returns from US visit with no deals, no firm election date

Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's interim President, attended the UN General Assembly in search of business deals. Her visit aimed to showcase Venezuela's potential for financial recovery after US sanctions were imposed. Despite high visibility, no concrete agreements were reached, illustrating deep US influence over her administration. Opposition parties are pressing for…

The Independent UK · Sep 26

Israelis and Americans disapprove heavily of the UN, according to new poll

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to give a punchy speech at the UN General Assembly on Thursday evening

The Economic Times · Sep 26

India calls for greater Global South voice, UNSC reform at G77 foreign ministers' meeting

India called for greater voice and representation for developing countries and stressed the need for urgent UN Security Council reform as Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri delivered India's national statement at the 50th Annual Meeting of Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Group of 77 during the 81st session of the…

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