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Yaroslav Bogdanov: An attempt to restart international relations failed at the UN Summit of the Future

The countries that make up the UN General Assembly (GA) adopted an important document at the Summit of the Future on September 22 and 23. Despite objections from a number of nations, the adoption by consensus of the “Pact for the Future” was announced.

inkl · Sep 29, 2024

Hassan Nasrallah obituary

Ruthless head of Lebanon’s Hezbollah who led his movement for more than 30 years

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2024

Behind the loudest issues, the UN is a world stage for disputes that are often out of the spotlight

The world’s greatest stage is the sprawling Midtown Manhattan complex where leaders meet each year to discuss humanity’s future

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2024

The Observer view on Sudan: decisive action is needed to avert catastrophe, but where is the will?

Despite UN speeches, the international community is largely absent as the African nation lurches towards catastrophe

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2024

What to know from the UN: China, Russia have their say, and a frog metaphor makes a cameo

China and Russia got their turns at the U.N. General Assembly podium on Saturday, but — per usual — their top leaders didn't speak. Instead, they turned to their foreign ministers, WANG YI and SERGEY LAVROV.

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Russian attacks on hospital in Ukraine’s Sumy kill 10, Kyiv says

UN says most fatalities occurred during the second strike as first responders attempted to evacuate patients. What we know on day 949

The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2024

'Partial Peace' With Armenia Not An Option, Azerbaijan Says At UN

A "partial peace" with Armenia is not a possibility, Azerbaijan's foreign minister said Saturday at the UN General Assembly's annual gathering, after Yerevan offered a more optimistic message.

International Business Times · Sep 28, 2024

Children learn to cooperate early, but world leaders at the UN struggle to get that done

Our children are told when they’re little: Play nicely

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2024

Coastal communities face ‘catastrophic flooding’ from rising sea levels

Global mean sea levels have risen faster in the 20th century than in any prior century over the past 3,000 years.

Al Jazeera · Sep 28, 2024

Israel kills Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in strike marking major escalation in conflict

Fears of wider war after assassination of man who led organisation for 32 years

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2024