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PoliticsUN General Assembly elects 15 states to Human Rights Council
On 29 July 2026 the United Nations General Assembly elected Zambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Burundi, Kuwait, Nepal, Jordan, Japan, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Uruguay, Ireland, Germany, Moldova and Ukraine to the Human Rights Council in an uncontested ballot. Human Rights Watch called the process a mockery of election, and the UN spokesman said elected members bear a global responsibility to protect human rights.
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Chinese Vice‑President Han Zheng calls for respect of Gulf sovereignty and end to Cuba blockade at UN
At the United Nations General Assembly on 26 September 2026, China’s Vice‑President Han Zheng said Gulf states’ sovereignty must be respected and demanded an immediate end to threats of force against Cuba and the lifting of its blockade. He did not mention the United States by name.
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Politics · Middle EastMacron's Hamas remark sparks Israeli backlash and French clarification
Emmanuel Macron's statement at the UN General Assembly that Hamas has never operated in the West Bank drew sharp criticism from Israel. French officials later clarified that the president meant Hamas does not govern the West Bank.
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PoliticsUN General Assembly 2026: Dominica President Sylvanie Burton urges UN to prevent suffering
On the first day of the 2026 UN General Assembly debate, leaders from Dominica, Angola, Mongolia, Peru, Jordan, Turkey, Chile, Seychelles and South Korea delivered statements on peace, development, climate and humanitarian issues. The Independent printed their exact words; a right‑leaning digest highlighted the AP’s editorial choice.
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Conflict & SecurityTrump announces plans for two US military bases in Greenland
US President Donald Trump announced plans to build two large military bases in Greenland during a speech at the UN General Assembly. An agreement was subsequently signed with Denmark and Greenland to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic.
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Politics · United StatesPedro Sánchez to Skip Trump UN Reception
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will not attend a reception hosted by US President Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly, citing agenda reasons. Sánchez is in New York to address issues including the Ceuta crisis and Spain's migration model.
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Politics · Asia-PacificSouth Korea's Lee to propose phased North Korea denuclearization at UN
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung plans to propose a phased denuclearization strategy for North Korea at the UN General Assembly. He stated that both South Korea and the United States are open to re-engaging with Pyongyang, describing the approach as 'stop, reduction and dismantlement.'
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Politics · Middle EastUS denies visas to Iranian president's delegation for UN
The United States has refused visas to members of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's delegation, including his communications team, for the UN General Assembly. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson described the action as an 'unprecedented hostile move'. The US has authorised the delegation's travel but imposed restrictions.
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Politics · United StatesMark Carney to champion multilateralism at UN amid Trump tensions
Prime Minister Mark Carney is attending the UN General Assembly to promote multilateralism. His efforts come as US President Donald Trump's actions challenge international institutions, creating a complex backdrop for global cooperation discussions.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesTrump says US will control security as US, Denmark, Greenland ready UN pact
The United States, Denmark and Greenland plan to sign a security pact at the UN General Assembly next week. President Donald Trump says the deal gives the US permanent control over security matters, while other outlets report no sovereign US control. A joint working group will discuss future cooperation.
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Politics · United StatesNetanyahu to visit UN amid New York mayor's arrest call
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled for a 24-hour visit to New York in late September to address the UN General Assembly. The trip follows calls for his arrest by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who cited an ICC warrant.
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