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Multiple Delegations Walk Out of UN General Assembly as Netanyahu Prepares to Speak.
Nepal’s PM Balendra Shah was applauded at the UN General Assembly, as he highlighted how the world is failing countries on the frontline of the climate crisis.
Key FactsNepal PM calls floods warning over climate risks
Sep 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bangkokpost.com
- A tsunami-like flood was triggered by a high-altitude glacial mountain collapse along Nepal's border with China.
- Nepal's government preliminarily estimated the damage at $5 billion; more than 1,400 people died and 6,000 remain missing.
- Nepal sought the maximum $20 million from the UN Loss and Damage fund, while the United States pledged an additional $31 million.
- Shah proposed a regional mechanism with India and China for data sharing, glacial-lake monitoring and stronger early-warning systems.
Nepal cannot build resilience alone against a crisis made worse by the failure of global governance.— Balendra Shah, Prime Minister of Nepal, addressing the United Nations General Assembly to call for international support for Nepal to adapt to climate change.
Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder arrested at anti-Netanyahu protest in New York
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Key Facts103 detained at New York protest against Netanyahu
Sep 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- The NYPD took 103 people into custody on First Avenue, a few blocks from the UN headquarters.
- Videos showed officers zip-tying Sarandon and Einbinder’s hands before directing them toward an NYPD bus.
- Jewish Voice for Peace said the sit-in called for an end to arming Israel and the genocide in Gaza.
- After Netanyahu’s address, hundreds marched through New York, while many diplomats had earlier walked out.
We’d all be dead.— Benjamin Netanyahu, during his UN General Assembly address defending Israel’s actions in Gaza
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Oman calls for dialogue, preventive diplomacy to advance peace: Oman calls for dialogue, preventive diplomacy to advance peace
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Trump Humiliated as U.N. Speech Bombs With Bored Audience: One year after a faulty teleprompter sent him into a spin, Trump returned to the UN to deliver another ...
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Key FactsTrump’s UN Speech Includes Walkouts and Visible Distraction
Sep 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Donald Trump addressed the 81st U.N. General Assembly on September 22, 2026, for roughly 40 minutes.
- He praised Iran’s military campaign, Nicolas Maduro’s capture, and an agreement expanding U.S. military access in Greenland.
- Cuban officials walked out after Trump criticized Cuba, while Iran’s delegation left after he threatened its destruction.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney scrolled on his phone; a Bosnian representative appeared to struggle staying awake.
Or do I annihilate the Islamic Republic, and do it quickly, never giving them a chance to kill and destroy people and countries again? Do I drive them into hell with no chance of survival or no hope of future greatness or generations?— Donald Trump, during his United Nations General Assembly address
Iranian UN representative Nasser Asadi questioned why Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was allowed to address the General Assembly amid ongoing ... Show more
Pesident of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio spoke at the United Nations General Assembly, highlighting the importance of trust within international relations ... Show more
A large number of delegates walked out and some booed as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stage to begin his address to the UN General ... Show more
Shettima joins world leaders at UNGA 81 opening: The vice president will deliver Nigeria’s statement on Thursday.
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Delegates are seen walking out in protest as Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the podium to address the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that Israeli settlement expansion, violence and displacement in the occupied West Bank are damaging prospects for ... Show more
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‘Accusing Israel of genocide is the greatest lie of the century’: Netanyahu at UN assembly
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"We have heard the words 'moral cowards' from this podium. To me, moral cowards are those who refuse to sit down and negotiate just and lasting ... Show more
UAE and Bangladesh ties: Abdullah bin Zayed meets Bangladesh Prime Minister in New York
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Key FactsAbdullah bin Zayed meets Bangladesh’s prime minister in New York
Sep 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gulfnews.com
- The two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to deepen cooperation in support of their mutual interests.
- They also exchanged views on common-interest issues on the UN agenda and the latest regional and international developments.
- Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to strengthening ties and expanding cooperation supporting development and economic prosperity.
- Attendees included Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, and Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade.
The Israeli delegation walks out of the United Nations General Assembly hall in New York during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s address.
Key FactsErdogan criticizes Israel’s actions and the UN
Sep 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
- Erdogan condemned Israeli actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, addressing what he called continuing war crimes.
- Despite the so-called ceasefire, more than 1,300 civilians had been killed in Gaza, Erdogan said.
- Erdogan said the UN had been forced into dysfunction and was bleeding out in Palestine, Lebanon and Sudan.
- He also addressed Mahmoud Abbas’s absence after the United States denied the Palestinian president a visa for the second time in two years.
We face a genocidal mindset that can never get enough of killing. No one with humanity, mercy or conscience can turn a blind eye.— Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, during his United Nations General Assembly address condemning Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank
Speaking before the UN General Assembly, Jordan’s King Abdullah II said Israel was “attempting to erase Palestinian lives and impose a new territorial reality ... Show more
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Families of slain protesters challenge Pezeshkian over UN remarks: Relatives of protesters killed during Iran’s January crackdown challenged President Masoud ...
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Netanyahu tells UN Israel is fighting for truth
At the UN General Assembly on Thursday, Netanyahu hailed Israelis who withstood 1 ... Show more
US President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly that he has a ‘big decision to make’ between choosing to ‘annihilate’ Iran quickly or reaching a deal to ... Show more
An Israeli official was filmed taking notes after UN delegates staged a walk out during a speech by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu ... Show more
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Erdogan meets Bangladesh PM at UN General Assembly: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held closed-door talks with Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the ...
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The Cuban delegation at the UN General Assembly walk out as US President Trump called Cuba a "failed state".
Egypt’s Nile Water Security Is an ‘Existential Issue,’ Madbouly Says at UN General Assembly | Egyptian Streets
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is booed as he begins his UNGA speech, with many delegations walking out of the General Assembly hall ... Show more
Trump threatens he may 'annihilate' Iran in UN general address: Shortly after, the president said US and Iranian officials met, saying it was "a very good ...
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At the United Nations General Assembly, Israel’s ambassador, Danny Danon, approached an Iranian representative to offer a Starlink terminal that Prime Minister ... Show more
American Jewish organisations unveiled a billboard display in New York City's Times Square reading "Netanyahu does not represent American Jews" ... Show more
Iran outlines deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz within seven days: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi detailed the proposal in a private gathering on Friday on ...
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French President Emmanuel Macron describes the situation in conflict-devastated Gaza as a “spectacle that shames us all” during an address to the United ... Show more
World leaders arrive for the start of the United Nations General Assembly. Leaders from four continents meet against the backdrop of an unstable Middle East ... Show more
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Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez tells Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, "I love you" after meeting at the United Nations building in New ... Show more
Netanyahu rages against critics, including Mamdani, at the U.N. General Assembly: Middle East crises draw major focus as the U.N. General Assembly hears from ...
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Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud called for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, unhindered humanitarian access and renewed international efforts ... Show more
Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Russian FM Sergey Lavrov said Russia’s ‘fight for truth and justice’ in Ukraine will continue ‘through to the end’ ... Show more
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During his speech at the UN General Assembly in New York on September 23, President Zelenskyy stated that Putin is “Patient Zero ... Show more
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian tells the UN General Assembly that Tehran has "never started a war" and remains committed to negotiations ... Show more
Key FactsPezeshkian Defends Iran in Wartime UN Address
Sep 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: twincities.com
- Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran had only defended itself and its people had become victims of American terrorism.
- During the address, Pezeshkian displayed images of the late Ali Khamenei and more than 150 Iranian schoolchildren killed.
- One day earlier, Donald Trump said he might annihilate the Islamic Republic if a deal was not reached soon.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli officials criticized Pezeshkian’s portrayal of Iran as a victim.
It must be understood by Mr. Trump and those who seek to bully us that we are ready for dialogue and diplomacy and negotiations without accepting the language of force.— Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's president, during his General Assembly address at the United Nations, directed at Donald Trump.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stressed the rule of law in her speech at the U.N. General Assembly, and referred to the Strait of Hormuz as “an international ... Show more
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Israeli PM Netanyahu Attacks NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Ahead Of UN General Assembly
President Trump’s motorcade leaves the UN headquarters after his address to the General Assembly earlier today and several meetings with heads of state ... Show more
Dozens of diplomats walk out of the UN General Assembly Hall as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu begins his address.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin told the UN General Assembly that the international community has ‘failed Palestine’ and that when the ‘true horrors of Gaza are ... Show more
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham condemned Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza during his UN General Assembly address.
He also said continued Israeli military action ... Show more
UN delegates walk out as Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to address general assembly – video
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WATCH | DIRCO Minister Ronald Lamola has used the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to defend the strength of South Africa's democracy and reject ... Show more
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Mitsotakis, Netanyahu meet on sidelines of the UN General Assembly: Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has met with his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu ...
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UN General Assembly quiz: Who said these 10 famous quotes?: With world leaders at the UN General Assembly podium this week, play our quiz matching famous quotes ...
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President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a blunt rebuff to Russian reporters attempting to provoke him with questions about visiting Moscow during his high-level ... Show more
Saudi FM Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud tells the UN General Assembly that today’s crises stem from failures to uphold agreed principles, not a lack of resources.
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has explained why she chose not to become a candidate for United Nations Secretary-General ... Show more
“There is talk of ‘Free Palestine’, but for Palestinians living in Gaza, they don’t need a slogan; they need a solution,” said former UK Prime Minister and ... Show more
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian presented a book titled “American Aid to the Iranian People” to the Swiss President Guy Parmelin during the UN General ... Show more
Ukraine has transferred two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an address to the United Nations ... Show more
Zelenskyy urges leaders to keep choking Russia's revenues: Ukrainian President President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is urging world’s leaders to keep choking Russia’s ...
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“We face a genocidal mindset that is insatiable in its killing.”
During his address at the 81st United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday ... Show more
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Dozens of delegates staged a mass walk out as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly
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Representative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on ... Show more
A man waving a large Palestinian flag stood beside an Israeli TV reporter to protest Tel Aviv's genocide in Gaza during a live stand-up near the United ... Show more
OpinionRussia tried to interfere in the 2019 election, says UK: Britain has evidence that Russian agencies tried to interfere in the 2019 general election ...
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An Israeli diplomat was seen moving through the UN General Assembly hall and documenting the countries and delegations that walked out during Prime Minister ... Show more
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed to world leaders to seize the General Assembly for de-escalation, declaring "enough is enough" as ... Show more
World leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, address the 193-member UN General Assembly in New York ... Show more
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Russia lost 248,964 troops on the battlefield in Ukraine between January and August this year, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during an address to the U.N ... Show more
Lula to Trump at the UN General Assembly: ‘Brazil does not fit in anyone’s backyard’
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The United States delegation walked out on Wednesday during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's speech at the United Nations General Assembly ... Show more
Israeli Delegation Walks Out During Erdogan’s UN General Assembly Speech.
‘Repeating a lie doesn’t make it true’: Israel releases exposé of UN’s bias before General Assembly
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US President Trump used his UN General Assembly speech to argue that the war with Iran prevented Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and warn that he could ... Show more
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Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of making NYC unsafe for Jews in UN General Assembly speech
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Caribbean Airlines eyes direct flights to Panama - CNC3: Brent Pinheiro [email protected] Days after T&T signed an Air Services Agreement with Panama ...
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Golan Heights ‘will remain Syrian,’ says al-Sharaa: Why the plateau matters: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa declared at the UN General Assembly that the Golan ...
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French president Emmanuel Macron told the UN General Assembly that the so-called peace in Gaza had “not reopened humanitarian routes for a single second” and ... Show more
The president of Iran told the United Nations General Assembly his country won’t bend to U.S. intimidation. Masoud Pezeshkian spoke one day after President ... Show more
Everyone Walks Out of U.N. Before Netanyahu Says a Single Word: The Israeli prime minister is increasingly isolated in the world.
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Delegates walk out as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses UN: Israel’s increasingly isolated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took center stage ...
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Trump says US officials met for three hours with Iranian delegation: This is a breaking news story.
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