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Superpowers cannot solve world’s problems, UN chief says in final general assembly address

António Guterres says humanity faces unprecedented convergence of threats but mechanisms for collective action are under growing strain

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22

‘Into hell’: Trump signals aggressive lame-duck foreign policy at UN

ANALYSIS — President Donald Trump’s unapologetic and chest-thumping address Tuesday before the U.N. General Assembly signaled an aggressive lame-duck foreign policy that will continue to reframe the world order. He stepped to the lectern in the massive hall in New York City for the fifth time — his 2020 General…

Roll Call · Sep 22

Andy Burnham will insist the UK is 'not on the slide' in UN debut

ANDY Burnham will insist the UK is not “on the slide” as he makes his United Nations debut as Prime Minister.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22

US open to meeting Iran at UN as conflicting reports over peace deal swirl

Tehran’s decision-making structures appear gripped by a war of words as conflicting reports emerge on Tuesday about an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US eases its military pressure.

Euronews · Sep 22

Iran ready to reopen Hormuz within 7 days, negotiate if US lifts blockade

Iran on Tuesday reportedly offered to reopen the Hormuz Strait within seven days if the United States takes initial steps toward easing military pressure.

The Times of India · Sep 22

In 2019, Aidan Gallagher linked fan pledges to mangrove planting in Madagascar. 6 years later, the campaign had planted 113,706 trees and removed 38 million kg of carbon

In July 2025, UNEP announced a $7.1 million grant-supported initiative for Madagascar that includes plans to restore 3,000 hectares of mangroves and coastal forests while benefiting vulnerable coastal communities. Aiden Gallagher's campaign is therefore part of a much wider story—one in which individual pledges, community restoration and international climate action…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Europe's UN Week, Decoded: Who's Speaking When in New York this Week. Zelenskyy, Macron and a New British PM

See exactly when Zelenskyy, Macron and Europe's leaders speak at the 2026 UN General Assembly — plus who's skipping New York this week.

Latin Times · Sep 22

New rail union intervenes in ScotRail boycott row over Israeli settlement-linked firm

A NEW trade union has intervened in the row over an Israeli settlement-linked firm shortlisted to build ScotRail’s new suburban trains ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22

Latin America Country-By-Country Speaker Schedule at UN General Assembly: Kast, Fujimori, Paz, Rodríguez Debut

Trump meets Venezuela's Acting President for the first time in 11 years as Kast and Fujimori debut at the UN and Sheinbaum skips it. What to know.

Latin Times · Sep 22

First Thing: News outlets suspend coverage of Trump in escalating media access row

President’s decision to ban three news organisations from White House prompts backlash

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22