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Putin must recognize he cannot win Ukraine war -Scholz at U.N

Russian President Vladimir Putin will only give up his "imperial ambitions" that risk destroying Ukraine and Russia if he recognizes he cannot win the war, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Russia's invasion of Ukraine tramples U.N. charter: Japan PM

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine as destabilising the international order to its core and said the rule of law, not coercion by power, should prevail.

Reuters

Wong prepares to meet Chinese counterpart

Foreign Minister Penny Wong is in New York for the United Nations General Assembly and is working to lock in a meeting with her Chinese counterpart.

AAP

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Marshall Islands urges U.S. to better address nuclear legacy, climate

The president of the Marshall Islands on Tuesday welcomed what he called progress towards a new association agreement with the United States, but said it is vital to better address the legacy of U.S. nuclear testing and climate change.

Reuters

Taking swipe at Russia, Macron says fence sitters need to wake up

French President Emmanuel Macron accused Russia of a modern day imperialism that was based on the law of the jungle and pleaded on Tuesday for neutral countries to stop being complicit by remaining silent about Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

'Chaos' in Russia as Vladimir Putin calls massive national address on war before change of plan

Putin was expected to order the full mobilisation of his country's military which could see up to two million reservists scrambled to join his operation.

Irish Mirror

Russia's Ukraine invasion violates U.N.'s 1945 charter, Biden to say

U.S. President Joe Biden will try to rally the world against Russia's invasion of Ukraine in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, saying Moscow's war against its neighbor violates the tenets of the U.N. charter that established the post-World War Two body.

Reuters

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Colombia's Petro calls on Latin America to unite against war on drugs

Colombian President Gustavo Petro called on Latin American countries to join forces to end the war on drugs during a speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday.

Reuters

Turkey's Erdogan believes Azerbaijan-Armenia could reach lasting peace

Turkey believes a comprehensive peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday after the two countries resumed fighting again this month.

Reuters

Joe Biden lashes out at Liz Truss' favourite approach to economy hours before they meet

The US President said he was 'sick and tired of trickle-down economics' - exactly the approach Liz Truss is planning to take in a tax-slashing mini-Budget this Friday

Daily Mirror

Liz Truss boasts she's prepared to be unpopular as she axes bankers' bonus cap

The Tory leader was asked if she's prepared to be unpopular, and replied: 'Yes, yes I am'. It comes as she prepares to cut tax for wealthier Brits this Friday

Daily Mirror

Brazil's Bolsonaro calls for 'immediate cease fire' in Ukraine

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday called for an immediate cease fire in Ukraine, while criticizing sanctions against Russia over the invasion, as he addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Reuters

Gulf-Chinese Ministerial Meeting Tackles Boosting Economic Ties

The Gulf-Chinese ministerial council convened in New York on Monday on the sidelines of the 77th United Nations General Assembly. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah chaired the meeting as the Kingdom is the president of the current round of the council. The meeting was attended by…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi FM Meets Counterparts from Maldives, Somalia in New York

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks on Tuesday with his Maldivian counterpart Abdulla Shahid on the sidelines of the 77th United Nations General Assembly in New York. The officials signed a memorandum of understanding on political consultations between their countries with the aim of bolstering…

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Entertainment: Priyanka Chopra gives empowering speech at UN General Assembly; Check out what she said

Actress Priyanka Chopra addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Monday and spoke in depth about the problems the world is facing currently. Read more on Dynamite News:

Asharq Al-Awsat

Türkiye Renews Support to Presidential Council to Achieve Stability in Libya

Türkiye reiterated its support on Monday to efforts aimed at reaching stability and peace in Libya to pave the way for staging the delayed parliamentary and presidential elections. Turkish President Recep Tayyib Erdogan met with Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council Mohamed al-Menfi on the sidelines of the United Nations…

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After royal funeral, new UK leader Truss makes debut at UN

British Prime Minister Liz Truss is heading straight from the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II to the United Nations General Assembly

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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Jaishankar to leave for U.S. on September 18 for 11-day visit

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will attend the U. N. General Assembly, host a ministerial meeting of the G4 grouping and hold talks with senior Biden administration officials

Reuters

UN allows Ukraine's Zelenskiy to address world leaders next week via video

The 193-member United Nations General Assembly on Friday said it will allow Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to address the annual gathering of world leaders next week with a pre-recorded video.

Evening Standard

When does parliament resume following the Queen’s death?

Political activity has been suspended during the mourning period and is not due to recommence until after the Queen’s funeral on Monday

Al Jazeera

Who represents Myanmar? UN faces credentials pressure at assembly

Impasse over country’s representation at global body is hampering efforts to end the crisis caused by the 2021 coup.

Reuters

S.Korea's Yoon to hold talks with Biden, Japan's Kishida in New York - News1

South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol will hold bilateral talks with U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in New York on the sidelines of a United Nations General Assembly meeting, news agency News1 reported on Thursday.

Reuters

Ukraine wants U.N. to allow Zelenskiy to address world leaders via video

The 193-member United Nations General Assembly is on Friday due to consider a proposal for Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to address the annual gathering of world leaders next week with a pre-recorded video.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Yemen’s Alimi in Germany to Pressure Houthis, Garner Support

Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi traveled to Germany on Tuesday on an official visit aimed at intensifying pressure on the Iran-backed Houthi militias to accept peace. He is also seeking to garner support for Yemen’s economy and development, official sources said on Tuesday. Alimi’s visit will…

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