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Iran and Europe in last-ditch push to avert UN sanctions showdown

Iran and Europe’s leading powers are racing on the sidelines of the the UN General Assembly to strike a deal on Tehran's nuclear programme before a 27 September deadline triggers the return of sanctions.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 23, 2025

NATO warns Russia of airspace violations, will defend self, deter threats

Multiple airspace violations are called dangerous by NATO with promise to defend member states.

Al Jazeera · Sep 23, 2025

Unversed in UNGA? Here's your handy guide to UN General Assembly meeting lingo

The U.N. General Assembly’s yearly meeting of world leaders is here

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025

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NATO warns Russia it will use all means to defend against airspace breaches after Estonia incursions

NATO has warned Russia that it will use all means to defend against airspace breaches

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025

Secret Service dismantles telecom threat around UN capable of crippling cell service in NYC

The U.S. Secret Service has dismantled a massive hidden telecom network in New York

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025

Zelensky vows to make Ukraine stronger as he arrives in New York to meet Trump

Ukrainian leader was joined by first lady Olena Zelenska as he plans to appeal for sanctions against Russia

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025

Albanese Lands At UN General Assembly, But Gets Iced Out Of Trump’s Very Busy Schedule

Anthony Albanese has been left off Donald Trump’s official meeting schedule at this week’s United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 23, 2025

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UK and US clash over Palestine state recognition as Trump to address UN General Assembly

US President Donald Trump is expected to address the UN General Assembly around 3pm UK time on Tuesday

Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2025

Cooper: Recognising Palestine must ‘spur’ action as two-state solution in peril

She spoke at a UN General Assembly meeting in New York which French President Emmanuel Macron opened by officially recognising Palestinian statehood.

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025

Russia and Ukraine trade deadly drone strikes as Zelenskyy anticipates intense diplomacy at UN

Russia and Ukraine are accusing each other of deadly drone strikes on civilian areas as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy anticipates a busy week at the U.N. General Assembly in New York

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025

Cooper warns Israel not to retaliate after UK recognises Palestine

Yvette Cooper said the move was ‘the best way to respect the security for Israel as well as the security for Palestinians’

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025

UK warns Israel not to retaliate in response to Palestine recognition

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says Israel ‘must not’ expand settlements in the West Bank in retaliation at Palestine state recognition

Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2025

What is at stake at the UN General Assembly this week?

For Europeans, the UN General Assembly centres on Palestinian statehood, Iran sanctions, UN reform, Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, climate targets, development goals and humanitarian crises.

Euronews · Sep 22, 2025

UK to push peace plan at UN summit dominated by Palestine recognition

A wave of Israel’s allies are expected to announce their recognition of a Palestinian state at the gathering of world leaders.

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025

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Euronews · Sep 21, 2025

The United Kingdom and Portugal to announce recognition of Palestinian state

On Sunday, the UK and Portugal will announce its recognition of a Palestinian state. The move comes ahead of the UN General Assembly this week, where other nations, including Australia, Canada and France, also plan to do so.

International Business Times · Sep 21, 2025

UK To Recognise Palestinian State Ahead Of UN Debate

Britain was set Sunday to recognise a Palestinian state with a landmark announcement due from Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as several nations were poised to follow at UN talks to pressure Israel over the Gaza war.

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025

UK to recognise Palestinian state in historic move as Starmer condemns humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Keir Starmer will take the historic step of recognising Palestine on Sunday after ministers concluded the humanitarian situation in the besieged enclave has deteriorated amid Israel’s assault on Gaza City.

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025

Big foundations and nonprofits still flood to the sidelines of a diminished United Nations

The United Nations will draw foundations and nonprofits to New York for a packed schedule of events on the sidelines of its General Assembly next week

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Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2025

US urges UK and allies to reverse course on plans to recognise Palestinian state

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer could recognise a Palestinian state as early as Sunday.

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025

Badenoch says Starmer ‘rewarding terror’ as UK prepares to recognise Palestine

The move would spark a diplomatic row with Israel and the US.

International Business Times · Sep 19, 2025

Trump To Welcome Turkey's Erdogan, Sees End To Warplane Row

US President Donald Trump said Friday he will welcome Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the White House next week and expects a resolution to a long-running rift on fighter jets.

The Conversation · Sep 19, 2025

UK and other Western nations recognize Palestinian state ahead of UN meetings – but symbolic action won’t make statehood happen

Recognition of a Palestinian state is likely to dominate proceedings at the U.N. beginning Sept 23, 2025, when world leaders will gather for the annual general assembly.

Euronews · Sep 19, 2025

US vetoes UN Security Council call for immediate Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages

Thursday's vote came days before the annual gathering of world leaders at the UN General Assembly, where Gaza will be a major topic and major US allies are expected to recognise an independent Palestinian state.

The Conversation · Sep 18, 2025

From resistance to intifada to recognition: the origins of an independent Palestinian state – podcast

France, the UK and Canada are expected to become the first G7 countries to recognise the state of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in late September, where Australia will also announce its recognition. Mahmoud Abbas, the leader of the Palestinian Authority, will not be present as he is banned…

The Conversation · Sep 17, 2025

A UN finding of genocide in Gaza adds pressure on NZ to recognise a Palestinian state

Political and diplomatic manoeuvring over Israel and Palestine has been moving fast recently. The question is whether it is fast enough, given the accelerating onslaught in Gaza.

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