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UN General Assembly Overwhelmingly Calls For 'Unconditional' Ceasefire In Gaza

The UN General Assembly voted Wednesday in favor of a draft resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, a symbolic gesture after the United States vetoed a similar action in the UN Security Council.

International Business Times

Australia has long aligned with the US on sanctions. With Trump’s return, this is an increasingly dangerous approach

Last month, US Republican lawmakers renewed calls to sanction officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in retaliation for the arrest warrants it issued against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.

The Conversation

The NZ Super Fund has Israeli investments worth $35 million – could it divest?

The decision by Israel’s parliament to designate the United Nations’ Palestinian relief agency UNRWA a “terrorist organisation” has been condemned by many governments, with claims it will create a “catastrophe in what is already an unmitigated disaster”.

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Gaza's collapsing public health system

Detailing Israel’s “crime of extermination,” the report makes it clear bombing hospitals is no accident

Salon

Britain's Starmer In Brussels To Flesh Out EU 'Reset' Pledge

Keir Starmer arrived in Brussels on Wednesday on his first visit as British prime minister, looking to build on a promised "reset" of relations with the European Union after the rancour of Brexit.

International Business Times

Yaroslav Bogdanov: An attempt to restart international relations failed at the UN Summit of the Future

The countries that make up the UN General Assembly (GA) adopted an important document at the Summit of the Future on September 22 and 23. Despite objections from a number of nations, the adoption by consensus of the “Pact for the Future” was announced.

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China's Foreign Minister Urges Peaceful Resolution In Global Conflicts

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi's U.N. General Assembly speech highlights China's diplomatic efforts, sovereignty principles, and stances on global issues.

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'Partial Peace' With Armenia Not An Option, Azerbaijan Says At UN

A "partial peace" with Armenia is not a possibility, Azerbaijan's foreign minister said Saturday at the UN General Assembly's annual gathering, after Yerevan offered a more optimistic message.

International Business Times

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.

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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

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

Blinken Questions China Peace Push Over Russia Help

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday questioned China's sincerity in seeking peace in Ukraine as he directly pressed his counterpart over exports that boost Russia's military.

International Business Times

Is Sudan’s army on the verge of recapturing Khartoum?

Sudan’s army launched a major assault on Khartoum in a bid to recapture the capital from the Rapid Support Forces.

Al Jazeera

Netanyahu warns Iran that Israel can strike anywhere as it hits Hezbollah’s headquarters in Beirut

Bellicose Israeli leader tells UN ‘we are winning’ the battle against Hezbollah ahead of the airstrike – which ‘targeted’ the group’s leader Hassan Nasrallah

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Haitian Official Addresses False Claims At U.N. Assembly

President of Haiti's transitional council addresses U.N. on false claims about Haitians in the U.S., highlighting the importance of factual accuracy and re...

The Independent UK

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).

Radio France Internationale

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.

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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.

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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

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

‘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…

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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...

Evening Standard

Israel says it has killed Hezbollah commander in Beirut strike as war fears deepen

Senior US officials hope deal can be implemented ‘in the coming hours’

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Israeli PM Netanyahu To Address UN General Assembly In New York

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu set to address UN General Assembly on key Middle East issues.

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Ukraine Urges Global Support For Just Peace Efforts

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy calls for global unity to achieve lasting peace in the face of Russia's ongoing war. Stay informed with AP's coverage.

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