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EU’s Ribera joins push for first woman to lead UN
European Union official Ribera has joined the growing push for the first female leader of the United Nations.
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Can Ethiopia’s seven-group rebel alliance challenge Abiy Ahmed?
A seven-group rebel alliance in Ethiopia faces scrutiny regarding whether it can challenge Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
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Russia fabricates Dobropillia encirclement to strengthen its case for Kyiv’s capitulation at UN
The Kremlin manufactured a false claim about a front-line encirclement to bolster its arguments for capitulation.
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Trump’s Iran threat at the U.N. and Ole Miss students found dead: Morning Rundown
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UN General Assembly quiz: Who said these 10 famous quotes?
As the UN General Assembly convenes, global coverage focuses on historical high-stakes drama, unforgettable moments, and a specialized quiz.
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Netanyahu decries Macron’s ‘grotesque’ claim that Hamas ‘never operated’ in West Bank
Netanyahu denounces Macron's UN statements regarding Hamas operations in the West Bank as grotesque.
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Trump ally skips UNGA for first time — months after face-to-face with president gave way to bitter clash
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni skips the UN General Assembly for the first time, breaking a long tradition.
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Oil falls after U.S. and Iran talk for hours at UN meeting
Trump’s UN announcement of US‑Iran talks jolts oil markets and sparks mixed diplomatic reactions.
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Ella Baron on Andy Burnham’s visit to the United Nations
Ella Baron's artistic commentary tracks Andy Burnham's high-stakes New York visit and his early diplomatic engagements.
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World Leaders Almost All Agree on One Thing: The U.N. Is Failing
As the U.N. General Assembly convenes, global coverage questions whether the embattled institution has a future.
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Trump suggests a Ukraine deal on Russia's war could be close while meeting with Zelenskyy
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The United Nations looks broken. Is it?
World leaders and international media analysts question whether the United Nations can survive or remain relevant.
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Trump at UN pitches himself as the world’s leader but stone-faced General Assembly isn’t buying it
Coverage tracks the reception of a speech delivered by Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly.
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Trump warns U.N. he might ‘annihilate’ Iran as war overshadows diplomacy
President Donald Trump warns the United Nations of potential annihilation for Iran while simultaneously holding meetings with Iranian envoys.
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Fact-Checking Trump’s Speech at the United Nations
Media outlets scrutinize Donald Trump's remarks at the United Nations concerning Iran, artificial intelligence, and a walkout.
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Trump says US and Iranian officials met Tuesday, shortly after warning he may 'annihilate' Iran
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Trump heads to the U.N. looking for wins after a rough week
Trump heads to the U.N. looking for wins following a rough week, according to recent reporting from NPR.
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Trump warns in UN speech he could 'annihilate' Iran without peace deal
Trump issues a stark warning at the UN, urging allies to enforce the complete economic isolation of Iran.
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Venezuelan delegation in NY seeks debt, energy deals
A Venezuelan delegation led by Delcy Rodríguez travels to New York to pursue debt and energy agreements.
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Kremlin says UN Security Council should add new permanent members, keep veto power that Erdogan urged scrapping
Global diplomatic friction centers on proposals to reform the United Nations Security Council, pitting Turkish demands to scrap veto powers against Kremlin resistance.
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Trump in address to world leaders at the UN defends his decision to start the war against Iran
Trump addresses world leaders at the UN, defending his decision to start the war against Iran.
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Trump tells U.N. he could ‘annihilate’ Iran but expects a deal after the midterm elections
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Trump to address U.N. General Assembly and meet with world leaders as he navigates Iran, Gaza, Ukraine conflicts
President Trump takes the stage at the United Nations General Assembly in New York to address global conflicts and domestic policies.
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Iran Update, September 21, 2026
Regional conflict intensifies as leaders address the ongoing war in Iran at the United Nations General Assembly.
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Trump to address the United Nations General Assembly as Iran war rumbles on
Trump is scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly with the Middle East and Ukraine on the agenda.
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Gulf leaders meet Trump with two fears: more war and less US protection
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UK's Burnham to announce new AI defence partnership with US
UK leader Andy Burnham pursues common ground with Trump at the UN general assembly while pitching artificial intelligence.
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Trump set for whirlwind UN meetings with wars in Iran, Ukraine on agenda
Trump's UNGA address puts Iran, Ukraine and China talks at the forefront of a high‑stakes diplomatic day
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G7 foreign ministers call on Iran to stop arming Houthis
G7 foreign ministers urge Iran to halt arming the Houthis as international diplomatic pressure mounts.
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Trump returns to UN at a moment of anxiety about Iran, AI and the future of world body itself
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What to know as world leaders converge at the United Nations this week
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The race to be the next UN secretary-general is on. And placating Trump is a priority.
The international race to select the next United Nations leader is underway, with strategic priorities focusing heavily on major global powers.
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World leaders meet at UN as their planet grapples with war, division, runaway AI and climate shocks
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Oil hits over 1-week low on hopes of boost to diplomacy in Iran war
Oil prices decline below $100 per barrel amid diplomatic hopes and easing supply concerns surrounding the Iran war.
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Sorry, NYC drivers. Traffic is about to get even worse than usual.
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Michelle Bachelet exits UN chief race after low poll support
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UN peacekeeping chief in Lebanon says smooth transition is critical before pull-out
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World leaders return to UN amid wars in Middle East and Ukraine
World leaders return to the United Nations for the General Assembly amid ongoing wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.
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Shroud displaying names of 20,000 Palestinian children unveiled at UN’s NY headquarters
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“Inequality Emergency”: Ahead of U.N. General Assembly, Oxfam Urges Action on Climate, AI & Gaza
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UN condemns 'shocking pattern' of sexual violence by Russia in Ukraine
United Nations reports over 1,000 verified cases of conflict-related sexual violence tied to Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Russia and China veto US proposal for UN experts to keep monitoring sanctions on Iran
Russia and China veto a US-backed UN resolution to maintain oversight of Iran sanctions compliance.
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Scoop: Trump to hold Iran talks with Gulf leaders next week
Donald Trump plans to hold Iran talks with Gulf leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly next week.
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Iran: Architects of crimes against humanity to suppress protests must face international justice to deter further massacres
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UN rights chief says uncovered remains in Gaza raise concerns of war crimes
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Houthis threaten more Saudi strikes as UN warns of humanitarian crisis in Yemen
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In first, Saudi Arabia activates Mecca warning system amid Houthi threat - Al-Monitor
Saudi Arabia activates a Mecca warning system for the first time amid escalating Houthi attacks.
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Cambodia and Thailand begin UN-backed conciliation on maritime dispute
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Ukraine braces for harsh winter as Russian attacks hit economy
Ukraine faces its toughest winter yet as escalating Russian attacks severely impact the national economy and infrastructure.
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UN envoy warns Security Council Yemen’s war has entered ‘dangerous phase’
United Nations warnings regarding Yemen's conflict entering a dangerous phase drive current international news coverage.
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Yemen Tilts Toward Full-Scale War as Saudi-Houthi Clashes Escalate
Yemen tilts toward full-scale war as Saudi-Houthi clashes escalate, triggering emergency UN meetings and diplomatic pressures.
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'Extinction' warnings ramp up as more OpenAI, Anthropic researchers join calls for an AI slowdown
Researchers from OpenAI and Anthropic are joining global calls for an AI slowdown as warnings of existential risks to humanity intensify.
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We're about to exceed 1.5-degree global warming limit, according to the UN
The United Nations warns that the global 1.5-degree warming limit is about to be exceeded, prompting a shift toward a new 'overshoot, peak, decline' goal.
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The new reality of human rights in Syria
The United Nations is warning that Israeli actions in Syria may amount to war crimes as the nation faces a critical transition toward justice.
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Global shipping authorities warn of maritime trade breakdown amid geopolitical turmoil
Global shipping nations warn that geopolitical turmoil and the rise of shadow fleets are creating a structural fracture in international maritime trade.
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Heatwaves and wildfires are setting back air quality improvements, UN finds
United Nations findings reveal that severe heatwaves and wildfires are actively reversing long-term global air quality improvements.
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Israel’s removal of Gaza rubble risk to war crimes evidence: UN
A UN expert and Hamas have raised alarms that Israeli rubble-clearing operations in Gaza may destroy critical evidence of atrocity and war crimes.
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US moves to ramp up pressure on Iran at UN as Tehran warns of 'recalibrated' military posture
The United States and Western powers are pushing for a UN referral regarding Iran's nuclear program amid IAEA warnings over restricted access.
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Israeli clearance of Gaza rubble could destroy 'evidence', says UN expert
A UN expert and Hamas warn that Israeli rubble clearance operations in Gaza may be destroying evidence of war crimes and genocide.
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Syrian reactor could have been used for nuclear weapons if completed, UN says
The IAEA chief asserts that a Syrian nuclear reactor destroyed in 2007 was configured for the production of nuclear weapons.