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The Independent UK · Sep 19

Trump to meet Venezuela acting president, first meeting since Maduro’s removal

President Donald Trump will meet acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez in New York. This meeting occurs during a reception for leaders attending the UN General Assembly. The leaders are expected to discuss Venezuela's energy sector and a recent oil reserves agreement. This engagement follows Washington's removal of former President Nicolas…

The Times of India · Sep 19

Trump says US, Denmark reach deal to expand military presence in Greenland

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he had reached a deal with Denmark to expand the US military presence in Greenland, while respecting Danish and Greenlandic sovereignty. Denmark said the agreement would be signed next week during the UN General Assembly but still requires parliamentary approval.

France 24 · Sep 18

US approves visas for Iranian leaders to attend UN meeting despite war stalemate

The decision on the Iranian visas was announced a day after the State Department denied visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his delegation

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Albanese to take digital safety push to United Nations

The prime minister will meet with tech executives and world leaders as part of a week-long visit to the US, culminating in an address to the United Nations.

AAP · Sep 17

Gulf Countries Are On Edge Over The Iran War. Trump Will Meet Several Leaders Soon.

The meeting is set to take place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

International Business Times · Sep 17

US denies Palestine leader Abbas a visa to UN summit for second year running

The Palestinian Authority has condemned a US decision to deny visas to President Mahmoud Abbas and dozens of officials ahead of next week's UN General Assembly, marking the second consecutive year Washington has blocked his attendance.

Euronews · Sep 17

Trump says 'hopefully we are towards end' of Iran war

US President Donald Trump said he hoped the war against Iran was nearing an end and reiterated that Tehran “want[s] to make a deal.” Separately, Axios reported Trump is expected to meet Gulf leaders at the UN General Assembly next week to discuss the conflict and US postwar strategy.

The Economic Times · Sep 17

US again denies Palestinian leader visa for UN General Assembly

The United States has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend next week's UN General Assembly in New York, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The State Department separately said it would deny visas to Palestinian officials, citing failures to reform and actions it said…

France 24 · Sep 17

US extends visa curbs on Palestine officials, blocks President Abbas from UN General Assembly

In a significant move, US officials have broadened visa restrictions impacting leaders of the Palestinian Authority, including President Mahmoud Abbas, who is now barred from attending the UN General Assembly. This action springs from US concerns regarding actions at odds with commitments to American laws, particularly in light of the…

The Times of India · Sep 17