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Iran's President rules out talks under US pressure, warns of regional fallout

The warring parties agreed to a memorandum of understanding in June, outlining a framework for a permanent resolution to the conflict. However, Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz prompted the resumption of US military operations. Negotiations have remained largely stalled since then, with recent indirect talks between…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

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

Rubio visits Iceland ‘to discuss security collaboration’ as US boosts Arctic presence

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to travel to Iceland on Monday, two weeks after Washington sealed a security pact with Denmark and Greenland on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Rubio will meet with officials in Reykjavik "to discuss economic and security collaboration", according to…

France 24 · Oct 5

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After a decade, the UN’s Antonio Guterres is stepping down. His legacy will be mixed, at best

In his farewell address to the United Nations General Assembly last week, António Guterres reminisced about his time as secretary general.

The Conversation · Sep 30

Russian foreign minister rejects Berlin's call to abandon 'dangerous' escalation

Tensions between Germany and Russia hit a flashpoint in early September after Berlin accused Russia of being behind a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport earlier this year.

Euronews · Sep 27

"Blood and water cannot flow together": Former diplomat Veena Sikri blisters Pakistan PM's UNGA speech

During the UN General Assembly session, Veena Sikri firmly denounced Pakistan's assertions regarding Kashmir and the Indus Waters Treaty, attributing regional tensions to Pakistan's own issues of internal mismanagement and its history of fostering terrorism. India reiterated its right to respond to cross-border terrorism, highlighting the suspension of the Indus…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

'Ask India, Pakistan, Bangladesh': Nepal PM flags devastation in global south at UN

Nepal prime Minister Balendra Shah on Thursday warned the United Nations General Assembly about the devastating impact of climate change. He said catastrophic floods that killed at least 1,400 people in the country highlighted the human cost of a crisis borne most severely by those least responsible for it.

The Times of India · Sep 26

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India, GCC review cooperation, welcome launch of FTA negotiations at New York meeting

India and the Gulf Cooperation Council held a Troika Ministerial Meeting to review their Joint Action Plan. The meeting included discussions on regional and international issues, including the situation in West Asia. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar led the Indian delegation to the 81st session of the United Nations General…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

'Let us have no illusion about who calls the shots': India hits back at Pak PM at UN

India on Saturday hit back at Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s remarks at the United Nations General Assembly and placing its concerns over Islamabad’s political system and military influence on record.

The Times of India · Sep 26

"A Caste of Parasites": Milei's UN Broadside Puts the Falklands Back on the Agenda

Javier Milei blasted the UN as useless in his General Assembly address, reviving Argentina's sovereignty claim over the Falkland Islands.

Latin Times · Sep 25

Iran mocks Netanyahu's UN address, compares him to Voldemort, Night King

Iran has mocked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the United Nations General Assembly, comparing him to fictional villains from Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.

The Times of India · Sep 25

Ed Miliband warns Iran minister UK will not ‘tolerate intimidation’

Ed Miliband discussed the war in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz with Abbas Araghchi

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Netanyahu tells colonialism accusers in UK that Britain ‘invented the term’

The UK Government has announced a trade ban on illegal West Bank settlements, sparking a diplomatic spat with Jerusalem.

Evening Standard · Sep 24

Shehbaz-Pezeshkian meet in New York, Pakistan pushes de-escalation, Islamabad MoU

Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif met Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian in New York on Thursday on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, with the two leaders discussing bilateral ties and the ongoing regional conflict.

The Times of India · Sep 24

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The Times of India · Sep 24

‘Let Gaza live’: Netanyahu faces protests in New York as demonstrators block roads ahead of UN speech

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing large protests in New York ahead of his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, with hundreds of demonstrators blocking roads outside the UN headquarters.

International Business Times · Sep 24

Chinese President Xi Jinping Is Already In Washington. Bessent Says a Trade Truce Has Been Extended.

The countries have also had their first talks related to artificial intelligence, according to Beijing's Commerce Ministry.

Euronews · Sep 24

'Palantir is a great company', EU defence chief tells Euronews

As the presidents of Lithuania and Poland meet the CEO of controversial tech company Palantir Technologies at the United Nations General Assembly this week, the EU's defence chief has come out in support for the enterprise, saying AI developments for warfare are "crucial".

Euronews · Sep 24

UN to protect statehood of disappearing island nations

The United Nations General Assembly will endorse, by consensus, a landmark declaration aimed at ensuring that countries whose territory may become partly or entirely uninhabitable because of rising sea levels do not lose their statehood or their place in the international system.

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AAP · Sep 24

Why the PM shared a stage with movie stars, sports boss

Anthony Albanese was in esteemed company at the Atlantic Council's Global Citizen Awards on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Maria Bartiromo makes first public appearance since Fox firing - at Melania’s event

Maria Bartiromo, who has a background in financial reporting, was at the New York Stock Exchange to help kick off the first lady’s summit for women CEOs

The Economic Times · Sep 23

India, France, UAE discuss West Asia, trilateral cooperation

India, France, and the United Arab Emirates conducted a trilateral ministerial meeting during the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting focused on cooperation regarding space, artificial intelligence, and cultural heritage, among other topics. Ministers from the three nations emphasized strengthening their ties and planned to hold regular meetings for progress…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Donald Trump took the 'alpha’ position during his meeting with Andy Burnham, but one moment changed the UK PM's body language

The British Prime Minister sat down with the US president on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, at a time when relations between the two countries were facing several points of friction. Differences over the Chagos Islands, rules governing artificial intelligence and ongoing international conflicts…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23

Andy Burnham announces new unit to tackle Russian ‘lies and disinformation’

Andy Burnham has announced a new unit to tackle online misinformation as he warned the UK is facing an “industrial-scale assault” from hostile…

Evening Standard · Sep 23

Andy Burnham at the UN: Five key points from Prime Minister's first major international speech

The Prime Minister discussed Russian disinformation, the future of AI, and a new national security deal with the US

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Putin exploiting Brexit to sow disinformation in Britain, Burnham tells UN

The prime minister unveiled plans for a new National Centre for Information Defence at the United Nations General Assembly in New York

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