The Latest Breaking News from UN General Assembly

The issue of drugs doesn't usually get showcased at the UN General Assembly. This year is different

Every year, tons of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and other drugs flow around the world

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025

Albanese and Starmer to meet for a frank exchange of views (and possibly some political advice)

Fresh from his time at the UN General Assembly in New York, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s world tour now takes him to London. There he will be primed to give some political advice to his beleaguered counterpart, Keir Starmer.

The Conversation · Sep 25, 2025

Split over China but Pacific nations united on climate

A rare moment in the world spotlight for Pacific nations has been marked by differing views on China but a unity ticket for global action on climate.

AAP · Sep 25, 2025

Macron on Gaza and Ukraine: diplomacy, hostages and European security at stake

French President Emmanuel Macron spoke exclusively to RFI and its sister television channel France 24 on Wednesday about the twin challenges confronting Europe and the Middle East. Speaking on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Macron welcomed what he described as the Trump administration’s “new perspective”…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 24, 2025

China's Xi takes a step back, putting a lieutenant in the limelight at UN meeting

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is skipping this week's U.N. General Assembly, with Premier Li Qiang speaking instead

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025

Zelensky warns UN: Russia could attack you next as Trump turns on Putin

Volodymyr Zelensky warned the UN General Assembly that the world has entered the ‘most destructive arms race in history’ as Russia develops a fleet of AI drones

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025

The Latest: 3 people shot at a Dallas ICE facility and the shooter is dead, official says

Federal authorities have reported a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025

Zelensky: World living through 'most destructive arms race' ever, as Trump says Kyiv can win land back

Zelensky referenced the attempted assassination of President Trump and the killing of Charlie Kirk in his speech to the 193-member body

Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2025

Zelensky Says NATO Membership Not Automatic Protection, Praises Trump After Shift

President Volodymyr Zelensky cast doubt Wednesday on NATO's ability to guarantee Ukraine's security but praised Donald Trump after the US president unexpectedly flip-flopped to say he thinks Russia can be defeated.

International Business Times · Sep 24, 2025

Weapons decide who survives, Zelenskyy tells the UN General Assembly

“There are no security guarantees without friends and weapons,” Ukraine’s president said in his address to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday. “If a nation wants peace, it still has to work on weapons (as) weapons decide who survives," he emphasised.

Euronews · Sep 24, 2025