The Latest Breaking News from UN General Assembly

Dominicans Tricked Into Fighting Russia's War? Here's What's Confirmed So Far

Dominican officials confirm citizens were lured to Russia with fake jobs, then sent to war. Here's what's verified, what's disputed, and what's next.

Latin Times · 4h ago

Small bites from the UN: Canada's wider view, one chaotic rumor and reframing someone else's words

China and Russia got their turns to speak at the United Nations on Saturday, but that wasn't call.

The Independent UK · 20h ago

Jaishankar meets Russia, Iran foreign ministers at UNGA days after Trump signs sanctions law

During the UN General Assembly, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conferred with officials from Russia and Iran, highlighting vital areas like bilateral ties, BRICS collaboration, and the Gulf conflict. He reaffirmed India's focus on energy security in light of recent US sanctions. Furthermore, Jaishankar participated in discussions with the…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

'Shame on You, Mr Mamdani': Netanyahu Attacks New York Mayor During UN Speech

Benjamin Netanyahu used his UN General Assembly speech to attack New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who rejected the allegations and again cited the ICC warrant against the Israeli leader.

International Business Times UK · Sep 25

Sharif Dodges Hafiz Saeed Questions: PM skips UN terror query; India cites ‘exporting terror’ barb

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday declined to answer questions from reporters about Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed during his visit to the United Nations headquarters for the 81st UN General Assembly.

The Times of India · Sep 25

Watch: Netanyahu holds up pager at UN, recalls Israel’s attack on Hezbollah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held up a pager during his address to the UN General Assembly on Thursday as he defended Israel’s military operations against Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran, while dozens of delegates walked out of the hall as he began speaking.

The Times of India · Sep 25

US weighs new limits on Cuban travel at the UN as Havana decries Trump's economic squeeze

The Trump administration is considering imposing new restrictions on Cuban officials traveling to the United Nations, another step to squeeze the government in Havana

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Netanyahu dismisses genocide allegations as ‘biggest lie of the century’ during UN address

Dozens of delegates walked out of the UN General Assembly hall as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the podium in New York. “If there are any other moral cowards who haven’t yet left this hall, please do so now,” Netanyahu said.

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Uzbekistan highlights Central Asia cooperation at UN General Assembly

Saida Mirziyoyeva, head of Uzbekistan’s Presidential Administration, used her UN address to focus on regional cooperation, Afghanistan and reform of the organisation. She also covered domestic reforms, AI, human rights and environmental challenges.

Euronews · Sep 24

Israeli policies threaten 'life and existence' of Palestinians, Abbas tells UN

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly on Thursday by video after being denied a visa to the United States for the second year in a row. In his prerecorded speech, he denounced Israeli policies that he said threatened Palestinians with a new Nakba and vowed that his…

France 24 · Sep 24