Today: September 28, 2026
Today: September 28, 2026

UN General Assembly

Business|Economy|World

Trump warns in UN speech he could 'annihilate' Iran without peace deal

US President Donald Trump used his UN General Assembly speech on Tuesday to make the case for his war on Iran, arguing he has

Election|Political|World

At the UN, Brazil's Lula warns against foreign interference in upcoming election

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva used his speech at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to warn against foreign interference in Brazil's October election and reject any

Political|US|World

US open to meeting Iran at UN, no meeting scheduled yet, Rubio says

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday the US is open to speaking with Iranians at the UN General Assembly, but no meeting is currently scheduled.

Science|Technology

DeepSeek to brief UN Security Council on AI this week, sources say

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek will be among the companies briefing the United Nations Security Council this week on the risks posed by artificial intelligence

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Iran to attend UN assembly in New York — even as peace with US remains elusive

Iran to attend UN assembly in New York — even as peace with US remains elusive

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South Korea's Lee tells AP he wants step-by-step approach to North Korea's nuclear dismantlement

South Korea’s liberal President Lee Jae Myung is calling for a practical and step-by-step approach to achieving North Korea’s nuclear dismantlement

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World Food Programme ramps up response in Yemen as hunger fears escalate, official says

The acting chief of the World Food Programme on Monday said the agency was ramping up its response to the escalating crisis in Yemen, where

Economy|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI calls for US to take lead in global efforts to develop technical standards

Artificial intelligence giant OpenAI called on Monday for the United States to lead an international effort to develop global technical

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US stresses backing for Japan, Korea and Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi summit

The US on Monday reiterated its commitment to the defense of key Asian allies Japan and South Korea, and the three nations expressed

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Denmark says NATO shares responsibility for Arctic security under Greenland deal

Denmark, Greenland and the US are to sign a deal on Greenland's security on Tuesday, an agreement Denmark says will put

Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia targets Zaporizhzhia after Ukraine launches 1,000-drone weekend barrage

Russian drones have hit Ukraine’s southern city of Zaporizhzhia, officials said

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What to expect at the UN General Assembly, the biggest event in world diplomacy

What to expect at the UN General Assembly, the biggest event in world diplomacy

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Summiteering

After a turbulent week of central bank tightening, markets now turn to diplomacy - or at least top-level summits - as world leaders gather at the United Nations

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Iran and Trump exchange fresh warnings as Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates ahead of key UN gathering. Here’s what to know

Iran and Trump exchange fresh warnings as Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates ahead of key UN gathering. Here’s what to know

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Trump eyes busy week of meetings as UN General Assembly gathers

US President Donald Trump's two days attending the United Nations General Assembly will include a series of bilateral meetings and events with notable

Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he and Trump agree to meet in New York

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he had spoken with US President Donald Trump and the two agreed to meet in New York for talks that "could change a lot" in

Arts

Trump and Mamdani plan to meet in New York during the president's upcoming UN visit

President Donald Trump plans to meet with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani when Trump travels to the city for the upcoming U.N. General Assembly

Arts

World leaders return to UN amid wars in Middle East and Ukraine

World leaders gather in New York this week for the UN General Assembly, bracing for President Donald Trump's return to the rostrum for a second

Business|Political|World

South Korea, US discuss Seoul's role in Middle East, investment pact

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday as the longtime allies grappled with delayed

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Trump to meet acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez in New York next week, White House says

The U.S. president has several meetings scheduled with world leaders during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City next week

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High stakes, low bars

World markets have another high-stakes week in store, with a summit between the US and Chinese presidents in Washington and the United Nations General Assembly taking place against

Political|World

North Korean vice foreign minister to attend UN General assembly next week, Yonhap reports

Kim Son-Gyong, North Korea's vice foreign minister, plans to attend a high-level segment of the United Nations General Assembly set to begin in New York next week, Yonhap news

MidEast|Political|World

UN allows Palestinian president to again speak via video after US denies visa

The United Nations General Assembly voted on Thursday to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address the annual gathering of world leaders next week via

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Why are world leaders at the UN next week and what will they talk about?

World leaders gather in New York every September for several days of high-level debate starting on Tuesday at the United Nations General

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Trump says 'hopefully we are towards end' of Iran war

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he hoped an end to the war against Iran was near and a media report separately said he is expected to meet

Political|Travel|World

German chancellor cancels New York trip amid political pressure, source says

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will not travel to New York as planned next week because his presence is required in Berlin, a government source said on Tuesday.