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'We have to choose to be hopeful', says UN chief Guterres as he prepares for his last General Assembly

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged hope and cooperation at his final UN General Assembly session. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand highlighted engagement with Greenland and Arctic security discussions. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised a new security agreement with Denmark and Greenland. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in…

The Economic Times

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Switzerland en route to New York for UNGA 2026

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Zurich for his New York visit. He will attend the 81st UN General Assembly session in New York. World leaders will gather for the annual high-level General Debate from September 22. The session theme focuses on restoring trust and managing transformation. UN…

The Economic Times

Andy Burnham hails Danish prime minister for reaching Greenland deal with Donald Trump

Sir Ed Davey said Trump’s Greenland deal is a ‘pretend’ victory and a near carbon copy of the existing agreement

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Andy Burnham congratulates Donald Trump on Greenland deal

ANDY Burnham has congratulated Denmark and the US on a deal to “strengthen security in the Arctic” after the two countries reached an agreement…

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham congratulates Donald Trump and Mette Frederiksen on Greenland deal

The Prime Minister said the agreement would benefit the US, Greenland and Denmark.

Evening Standard

Antonio Guterres calls for global unity, cooperation ahead of 'last UNGA' as UN Secretary-General

Guterres' remarks come as the UN General Assembly is set to bring together leaders from across the world for discussions on pressing global challenges, with Guterres urging renewed emphasis on dialogue, cooperation and collective action.

The Economic Times

Bangladesh PM Rahman to highlight Rohingya, climate issues in maiden UNGA address

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will address the UN General Assembly on September twenty-fourth. He will highlight the Rohingya crisis and his government's democratic agenda. Climate change concerns for vulnerable nations will also be a key focus. Rahman will seek international support for Rohingya repatriation to Myanmar. Bilateral meetings will…

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Climate Change, Conflict And AI: What To Expect From The Upcoming UN General Assembly High-Level Week

World leaders will gather in New York next week to discuss the most important threats, both political and existential, facing the international community.

International Business Times

UNGA lingo: A guide to UN General Assembly meeting acronyms, buzzwords and more

The U.N. General Assembly is about to host its yearly meeting of world leaders

The Independent UK

UNGA 2026: Trump’s Iran war, Ukraine, Gaza and AI to dominate world leaders’ New York summit

World leaders gather in New York for the UN General Assembly as wars in Iran, Ukraine and Sudan, the Gaza conflict and rapidly advancing artificial intelligence dominate the agenda. US President Donald Trump’s war against Iran is expected to shape discussions, while leaders also confront climate risks and the UN’s…

The Economic Times

Pakistan PM Sharif to meet Trump on September 23 during UNGA in New York

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to meet US President Donald Trump in New York on September 23 during the United Nations General Assembly week, according to a media report cited by news agency PTI.

The Times of India

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to meet Trump on sidelines of UNGA on September 23: Report

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet President Donald Trump during the UN General Assembly. He received an invitation to a reception dinner hosted by the US President. Sharif will address the UN General Assembly on September twenty-fifth. He plans to raise India's Indus Waters Treaty suspension issue. The Pakistan leader…

The Economic Times

From G7 to D10: Why the world's democracies should finally name their coalition

Global summits highlight a multipolar world order and competing national interests. Industrial democracies informally assemble, behaving like a D10 coalition. This grouping commands significant global GDP and economic influence. India's consistent participation makes it indispensable to these discussions. The time has arrived for this informal arrangement to gain formal recognition.

The Economic Times

Nepal PM Balendra Shah to address UN session to voice concern over climate change

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah will address the UN General Assembly soon. He plans to raise climate change and seek international compensation for devastating floods. These flash floods, caused by an ice-rock avalanche, killed over thirteen hundred people. The Nepalese delegation is preparing its position for the upcoming global discussions.…

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EAM S Jaishankar to address annual high-level UNGA session on September 26

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will address the UN General Assembly on September twenty-sixth. The eighty-first session of the UN General Assembly begins on September eighth. World leaders will address the organization during the General Debate from September twenty-second to twenty-eighth. This session occurs amid ongoing global geopolitical conflicts and…

The Independent UK

Why Andy Burnham might not be worried about charming Donald Trump

ANALYSIS: Sir Keir Starmer took a deferential approach to dealing with Donald Trump, but political editor David Maddox explains why Andy Burnham might not follow suit

The Economic Times

Who is Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh foreign minister elected President of UN General Assembly?

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister, Dr. Khalilur Rahman, will lead the United Nations General Assembly. He secured the presidency for the 81st session, beginning September 2026. This marks Bangladesh's return to this significant global role after nearly 40 years. India and Pakistan have extended congratulations. Dr. Rahman's leadership will shape discussions on…

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Bangladesh foreign minister Khalilur Rahman elected President of 81st session of UNGA

In a remarkable turn of events, Khalilur Rahman from Bangladesh has clinched the presidency of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, edging past Cyprus’s Andreas Kakouris in a tightly contested race. As he prepares to assume leadership in September, this accomplishment marks a triumphant moment for Bangladesh on…

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Euronews

Ongoing wars 'not failure of UN but of member states', General Assembly President tells Euronews

The head of the United Nations' main policy-making organ responded to mounting criticism of her organisation in a Euronews interview, arguing the abuse of vetoes by key members is blocking progress.

The Independent UK

Aids cuts will help drive ‘lost decade’ for progress across the globe, UN warns

Global conflicts, pushback on climate action, and a retrenchment from values of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are also all seen as key threats to global development

International Business Times

Donald Trump Weighs Mercy for Sean 'Diddy' Combs After 13 Months Behind Bars: Report

Donald Trump may pardon Sean "Diddy" Combs, possibly freeing the rapper within 24 hours after 13 months in prison.

International Business Times

YouTube To Pay $24.5 Million Settlement for Donald Trump Lawsuit Over President's Account Suspension

YouTube agreed to pay $24.5 million as a settlement for a lawsuit by United States President Donald Trump over his 2021 account suspension.

Euronews

President Aliyev showcases Azerbaijan’s peace deal and energy leadership at UN

During his speech at the UNGA, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev highlighted reconstruction and energy security, and stressed Azerbaijan’s global role in climate action, connectivity, and sustainable development.

The Independent UK

Huge speakers blast Netantyahu’s UN speech at Israel-Gaza border

Benjamin Netanyahu's UN General Assembly (UNGA) speech was played from huge speakers positioned in southern Israel towards the Gaza Strip on Friday, 26 September.

Euronews

'Lay down your arms' and free hostages now, Israel's PM Netanyahu tells Hamas at UNGA

Netanyahu also held up a map showing what he called "the curse of Iran's terror axis," saying much of Tehran's proxies had been decimated by Israel's military.

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