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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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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.

Euronews

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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

The Independent UK

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.

International Business Times

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.

Euronews

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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.

The Independent UK

'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.

Euronews

Fact-checking Donald Trump's Europe claims in UN speech

Trump's speech contained claims relating to immigration in Europe, the climate crisis and Russia's war in Ukraine.

Euronews

Former world leaders call for fossil fuel taxes to fund global climate action

During an energy price crisis in 2022, similar taxes raised billions, the authors argue.

Euronews

How Trump’s breakup with Putin helped push his startling shift on Ukraine

ANALYSIS: In his biggest policy shift to date, Trump has declared that Ukraine could take back all its land from Russia and ‘go further’. Chief international correspondent Bel Trew asks: what happened?

The Independent UK

Ukraine can take back all of its land occupied by Russia, Trump says

The US president stated on Tuesday that Ukraine can reclaim all its territory with EU support, following a meeting with Zelenskyy. He questioned Russia's military strength and suggested stricter sanctions if negotiations fail.

Euronews

Which are the 150+ countries that have recognised Palestine as of 2025?

The State of Palestine is recognised as a sovereign nation by 157 UN member states, representing 81 percent of members.

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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

Al Jazeera

UN General Assembly 2025: What happens, key moments and speakers ahead

September 23 marks the start of the high-level General Debate, where more than 150 leaders will address the UN.

Euronews

Could Palestine recognition wave spark momentum for two-state solution?

France followed the UK, Portugal, Canada and Australia in recognising Palestinian statehood, adding to the growing wave of countries officially recognising Palestine and sparking potential momentum for a two-state solution, which Israel resolutely opposes.

Al Jazeera

France among six more countries to formally recognise Palestinian statehood

France, Andorra, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco join diplomatic push as Israel unleashes fierce attacks on Gaza.

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Al Jazeera

Palestinian flag raised outside embassy in London after UK recognition

Palestinian Ambassador Zomlot says ‘moment stands as defiant act of truth, a refusal to let genocide be the final word’.

Al Jazeera

Could you pass a quiz on UN terminology before the 2025 General Assembly?

How familiar are you with the language of global diplomacy? Take the quiz below and test your understanding of the UN.

Euronews

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.

Al Jazeera

Israel bristles as UK leads Western recognition of Palestine

Many Israelis react to the UK’s recognition of Palestine by lashing out at international support for Palestinians.

Al Jazeera

UK recognises Palestinian statehood 108 years after Balfour Declaration

Decision announced alongside recognition by Canada and Australia comes as Israel continues deadly destruction in Gaza.

Euronews

COP30: EU countries dodge 2035 climate targets with statement of intent

After lengthy negotiations, EU countries haven't agreed on a 2035 target to present at the United Nations next week.

Euronews

EU countries wrangling over 2035 climate target ahead of COP30 - leak

EU countries have pushed back a decision on 2040 targets from a ministers' meeting this week to a leaders' summit in October, but they are also at odds over key 2035 goals which must be determined before COP30 meets in Brazil in November.

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