World leaders return for second day of UN General Assembly
The 81st UN General Assembly continues in New York on Wednesday, with another day of high-level speeches and diplomatic meetings. The wars in the M...
Azerbaijan and Algeria held their second round of political consultations in Algiers on Monday, led by Azerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev and Algeria’s Secretary General of Foreign Affairs Lounes Magramane.
The talks focused on enhancing bilateral relations in politics, trade, and energy, particularly in the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors. Both sides discussed cooperation within multilateral organizations such as the UN, OIC, and NAM, and highlighted Azerbaijan’s role in hosting the 2026 Islamic Summit.
Regional issues, including Azerbaijan’s post-conflict efforts and relations with Armenia, were also addressed. The visit included a meeting with Algeria’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf, where both parties agreed on the importance of boosting economic ties.
Rafiyev also toured the National Museum of Moudjahid, learning about Algeria’s colonial resistance.
U.S. President Donald Trump is addressing the UN General Assembly as world leaders gather in New York for the 81st session. Conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, global security and diplomacy set to dominate the event.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York on Wednesday, as Washington pushes for an end to the war in Ukraine and Kyiv and Moscow continue to strike energy infrastructure.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv was ready to halt strikes on Russian energy facilities if Moscow stops targeting Ukraine’s energy sector, critical infrastructure, and food exports, as he prepared to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in New York.
U.S. President Donald Trump said his team held a three-hour meeting with an Iranian delegation in New York that he described as “very good” and “productive”, with another round of talks scheduled soon.
While addressing the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes Washington and Tehran will reach a deal after the U.S. midterm elections.
Uzbekistan is expanding its digital government system, with thousands of state functions set to move online in the coming years, as digital government takes focus at ICTWEEK Uzbekistan 2026 in Tashkent.
Iran has confirmed holding indirect talks with the U.S., mediated by Qatar, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, reiterating Tehran’s conditions for de-escalating tensions.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is set to unveil a six-month, $2.45 billion recovery plan for Gaza on Wednesday, covering housing, infrastructure, healthcare and security, Axios reported.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree pardoning a number of convicted individuals, including French national Martin Ryan, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for espionage in March.
Afghanistan is building new trade and transit links across Asia, but the Taliban government will again be absent from the country’s seat as world leaders gather in New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly.
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