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UN Chief Warns of ‘Winter of Discontent’ as War and Climate Worsen

The head of the United Nations warned Tuesday of an upcoming "winter of global discontent" from rising prices, a warming planet and deadly conflicts as world leaders sought ways forward on Ukraine and Iran. The UN General Assembly, the annual gathering of world leaders that clogs Midtown Manhattan, returned in…

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US Does Not Expect Breakthrough on Iran Nuclear Deal at UN

The United States does not expect a breakthrough on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal at this week's UN General Assembly but Washington remains open to both sides resuming compliance with the accord, a top US White House said on Tuesday. "I don't expect a breakthrough in New York," White…

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Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro, who is seeking reelection next month, used his speech at the U.N. General Assembly to promote the merits of his administration

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Ukraine crowds out other crises at UN General Assembly

The war is overshadowing global dilemmas like food security, climate change and other crises around the world.

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Macron to meet Iran's Raisi at UN to urge revival of nuclear deal

French President Emmanuel Macron is to meet his Iranian counterpart at the UN General Assembly in New York, as Paris warns the Tehran regime that it will not get a better opportunity to revive a disputed nuclear accord.

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UN General Assembly: Who is attending, and what’s on the agenda?

World leaders will speak in person at the UN headquarters in New York for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Kishida pivots focus from church as approval ratings stay in free fall

The approval ratings of the Cabinet led by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have been declining with no clear prospect of recovery, according to surveys by major media organizations, with the government and the ruling parties feeling a growing sense of crisis.

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What to watch for at the UN General Assembly

Biden gave up his prime speaking slot.

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Liz Truss says US trade deal could be years away despite promises of post-Brexit bonus

PRIME Minister Liz Truss has said a post-Brexit trade deal with the US could be years away despite her predecessor Boris Johnson championing it as…

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What to expect at this week's U.N. General Assembly

As leaders gather for the first all-in-person General Assembly since the pandemic, the war in Ukraine is a major focus. Secretary-General António Guterres has warned this is a time of "great peril."

WEKU

Blinken Hosts Armenia, Azerbaijan FMs in Bid to Boost Peace

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan on Monday in a bid to ease tensions and maintain a fragile ceasefire between the ex-Soviet countries and rivals following the largest outbreak of hostilities in more than two years. Blinken brought Armenian Foreign Minister…

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Macron to Meet Raisi to Urge Revival of Nuclear Deal

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Tuesday with his Iranian counterpart as Paris warns Tehran that it will not get a better proposal to revive a nuclear accord. The Elysee Palace said Macron will meet President Ebrahim Raisi on Tuesday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New…

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India, UAE and France hold first trilateral ministerial meeting in U.S.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in New York on Sunday to participate in the high-level 77th session of the U.N. General Assembly

The Hindu

Jaishankar reiterates India’s ‘deep commitment to multilateralism’ in meeting with UNGA president

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is in New York for the high-level U.N. General Assembly session

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Electric vehicles row overshadows S.Korean president's first U.S. visit

South Korea's opposition to new rules governing U.S. subsidies for electric vehicles are set to overshadow President Yoon Suk-yeol's first official trip to the United States, disrupting a recent display of alliance strength with Washington.

The Independent UK

Q&A: Amanda Gorman talks UN poem, fame, future presidency

When poet Amanda Gorman was invited to read a newly developed poem at the U.N. General Assembly, the young sensation took a deep look at how societal issues like hunger and poverty have impacted Earth’s preservation

Daily Mirror

Liz Truss jets to New York today on first trip as PM - vowing to hand billions to Ukraine

The Prime Minister is travelling to the UN General Assembly on her first overseas trip since entering Downing Street two weeks ago - as politics gets back into gear

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Iranian President’s Holocaust Remarks Spark Outcry in Israel

The Iranian president's comment that “there are some signs” that the Holocaust happened but that the issue required more research sparked an outcry on Monday from Israeli officials, who denounced the remarks as antisemitic Holocaust denial. Hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi made the comment during an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes”…

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Russia-Ukraine war updates: Putin met Xi, mass graves found in Izium (Sept. 19)

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Iranian president's Holocaust remarks spark outcry in Israel

The Iranian president’s comment that “there are some signs” that the Holocaust happened but that the issue required more research has sparked an outcry from Israel, a country home to tens of thousands of Holocaust survivors

Reuters

S.Africa's Ramaphosa to miss UN General Assembly over power crisis

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will miss the United Nations General Assembly this week, instead returning home from Britain to address a national power crisis, his spokesman told local media including television channel eNCA.

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Typhoon Batters Japan with Record Rain, Killing One

Typhoon Nanmadol brought ferocious winds and record rainfall to western Japan on Monday as one of the biggest storms to hit the country in years killed at least one person, disrupted transport and forced some manufacturers to suspend operations. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delayed his departure to New York, where…

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Raisi: No Benefit from Negotiating with Biden in New York

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday ruled out a meeting with his US counterpart Joe Biden, before heading to New York to participate at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) this week. “I don't think that such a meeting would happen.

The Independent UK

Iran president: No plan to meet Biden at UN General Assembly

Iran’s president has left for New York, where he will be speaking to the U.N. General Assembly later this week

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Blinken to Meet Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman in New York

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet the Yemeni Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi in New York on Monday, the State Department said on Sunday as world dignitaries arrive for the UN General Assembly. Blinken and Alimi had last met in July during US President…

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