The Latest Breaking News from the UN General Assembly

Russia Warns Against Fighting Nuclear Power Amid Ukraine Conflict

Russia's Foreign Minister warns against conflict with a nuclear power, highlighting concerns over Ukraine and strategic threats.

Top News · Sep 28, 2024

Erdogan's anti-Israel rhetoric falters as Turkey loses regional clout

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has used the United Nations General Assembly to criticise Israel and its Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But as Erdogan tries to lead opposition to Israel, Turkey is finding itself increasingly sidelined in the region.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 28, 2024

Nasrallah's death was necessary to achieve Israel's war aims, says Netanyahu

The Israeli army announced on Saturday that it had “eliminated” Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah in an air strike on Friday in Beirut. Hezbollah confirmed his death, vowing to continue its fight against Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Nasrallah’s killing "was a necessary step toward achieving the goals we…

France 24 · Sep 28, 2024

Watch: Netanyahu addresses UN Assembly as hopes for Israel-Lebanon ceasefire fade

Watch again as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly on Friday (27 September).

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2024

Kenya promises full Haiti deployment by January amid calls for UN mission

Kenya's President William Ruto has promised to complete the deployment of a Kenyan-led stabilisation force in Haiti by January, as Haiti's leader suggests boosting the intervention into a larger UN peacekeeping mission.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 27, 2024

UK's Keir Starmer Pledges Responsible Global Leadership At U.N.

British Prime Minister Starmer outlines commitment to global leadership in climate change, conflict resolution, and arms control at U.N. General Assembly.

Top News · Sep 27, 2024

Fate of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah unknown as Israel targets group's headquarters in Beirut

Israel launched massive air strikes on Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut late Friday, with Israeli media reporting that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was targeted in the strikes. An Iranian government source said Tehran was trying to confirm Nasrallah's whereabouts. The latest bombardment – the most powerful in the Lebanese capital in…

France 24 · Sep 27, 2024

Push for diplomatic action on Sudan conflict

The civil war in Sudan is amongst the world's worst, yet it attracts fatally little diplomatic action. As international leaders meet in New York for the UN General Assembly, the body's secretary general raised the alarm about the escalation in the conflict, and a ministerial meeting tried to ramp up…

France 24 · Sep 26, 2024

‘Stop sending weapons to Israel,’ says Palestinian leader Abbas in UN speech

Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday called on the world to stop providing Israel with weapons, saying it has devastated the Gaza Strip to the point where the Palestinian territory is no longer fit for living. Abbas made the plea in a speech before the United Nations General Assembly…

France 24 · Sep 26, 2024

Israeli PM Netanyahu's Trip To UN For Ceasefire Talks

Israeli PM Netanyahu's visit to the UN General Assembly is driven by potential ceasefire talks with Hezbollah, reflecting diplomatic efforts for conflict r...

Top News · Sep 26, 2024