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Politics · United StatesUS Expels Two Iranian UN Delegates After Ignoring Orders
The United States expelled two members of Iran's delegation to the United Nations after they failed to leave New York as ordered. The delegates remained in the city after the UN General Assembly concluded, leading to a renewed order to depart.
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Politics · European UnionExpert: Mass Migration Erodes National Sovereignty
An immigration expert has warned that unchecked mass migration can weaken national sovereignty in Western countries. The issue was also a focus of President Donald Trump's recent speech at the United Nations General Assembly.
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Politics · Middle EastNetanyahu accuses UK and France of inventing colonialism term
Benjamin Netanyahu told the UN General Assembly that Britain and France invented the term 'colonialism', while addressing a UK trade ban on West Bank settlements. Dozens of delegates walked out during his speech, which comes as he faces a re-election battle.
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Politics · Asia-PacificPakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif walks away from questions on Hafiz Saeed
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was questioned by journalists at the UN headquarters in New York regarding Hafiz Saeed and alleged support for terrorists. He did not respond to the inquiries and walked away.
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Politics · United StatesUS considers new travel limits for Cuban officials at UN
The Trump administration is reportedly considering new restrictions on Cuban officials traveling to the United Nations. Cuba's foreign minister has denounced these potential measures as collective punishment and a tightening of the economic blockade.
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Politics · Middle EastNetanyahu calls attacking Iran an easy decision at UN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told world leaders at the UN General Assembly that attacking Iran was an easy decision. Delegates walked out during his speech, prompting Netanyahu to call them 'moral cowards'. He also accused Turkey of spreading antisemitic lies and thanked Donald Trump.
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Politics · IndiaIndia's UN envoy stresses terror victims' rights, climate finance
India's Secretary (Economic Relations) Sudhakar Dalela attended UN meetings in New York, reiterating the country's "zero tolerance" for terrorism and advocating for increased climate finance for developing nations. He also highlighted India's renewable energy progress.
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Politics · IndiaRubio: International system broken, unable to solve conflicts
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the international system is broken and unable to resolve major conflicts, citing the India-Pakistan dispute. His remarks followed US President Donald Trump's repeated claims of having mediated a ceasefire between the two nations.
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Politics · Middle EastMacron urges UN action on Gaza, calls situation 'spectacle that shames us all'
French President Emmanuel Macron has urged the international community to act on Gaza, describing the situation as a 'spectacle that shames us all'. He also called for a moratorium on strikes in Ukraine and proposed a new approach to AI development.
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PoliticsTrump addresses UN, threatens Iran and criticises ICC
Donald Trump spoke at the UN General Assembly, warning Iran against developing nuclear weapons and criticising the International Criminal Court. He also reiterated his desire for a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine conflict and called for accelerated AI development.
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Politics · United StatesNetanyahu to address UN on NYC Mayor Mamdani
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he will use his UN General Assembly speech to "tell the truth" about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Netanyahu accused Mamdani of supporting Hamas and inciting violence against Jews, while Mamdani has called Netanyahu a "war criminal" and "architect of a horrific genocide."
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Politics · United StatesTrump touts 'peace through strength' at UN, warns Iran
Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly that he has made peace while others only talked about it. He emphasized American strength and warned Iran it faced annihilation or an agreement.
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Politics · United StatesTrump calls Cuba a 'failed state' at UN; Cuban delegation walks out
US President Donald Trump described Cuba as a 'failed state' and predicted 'freedom will come to Cuba' during his UN General Assembly speech. The Cuban delegation walked out of the assembly hall in response to his remarks.
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Politics · Middle EastUS Ambassador Waltz urges Iran sanctions enforcement at UN
US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz stated that President Trump will attend the UN General Assembly to push allies to enforce sanctions against Iran. Waltz also discussed the administration's efforts to reform the UN and a new security agreement with Denmark and Greenland.
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Politics · Latin AmericaMichelle Bachelet withdraws UN Secretary General bid
Michelle Bachelet has withdrawn her candidacy for the UN Secretary General position. She announced the decision in a video on social media, stating she does not regret the challenge, following informal UN Security Council voting.
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Politics · United StatesMark Carney to attend UN General Assembly
Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to attend the United Nations General Assembly next week. Geopolitical instability and war are noted as factors surrounding the event, with U.S. President Donald Trump's actions to dismantle the multilateral order also mentioned. Carney will not deliver a speech, but Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is slated to speak.
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Politics · United StatesAndy Burnham to meet Donald Trump in New York next week
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump for the first time next week in New York. The meeting, expected to take place at the United Nations General Assembly, will focus on international issues including Ukraine, the Middle East, and energy.
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Politics · United StatesUN Demands US Accountability for 23 Migrant Deaths in Custody
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for the US to be held accountable for the deaths of 23 migrants in custody in 2026. Volker Türk also urged the US to stop deportations to countries where migrants may suffer irreparable harm.
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