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‘Pure political theatre’: US envoy rejects Zohran Mamdani's threat to arrest Netanyahu during NYC visit

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's suggestion that his administration is examining whether it could act against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the United Nations General Assembly drew a sharp response from US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz, who dismissed the idea as legally untenable.

The Times of India · Jul 19

Big mistake: Emmanuel Macron calls Donald Trump for help after he’s stopped by the NYPD

After attending the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 23, French President Emmanuel Macron‘s motorcade was unexpectedly stopped by the NYPD while he was trying to return to the French Embassy. Sadly, he dialed the wrong person for help.

The Mary Sue · Sep 23, 2025

Colombia's presidential office manipulates video of President Petro at UN to hype applause

The Colombian government manipulated a video to alter the applause received by President Gustavo Petro received during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023