UNGA 80 High-Level Week: Real progress or just old rhetoric?

Colombian president urges leaders to ensure Gaza aid delivery

Colombian President Gustavo Petro urged U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders Thursday to take immediate action to ensure the delivery of food and humanitarian aid to Gaza.

U.S. clears potential $705M rocket system sale to Australia

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential sale of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and associated equipment to Australia, the Pentagon announced Tuesday.

Azerbaijan, U.S. deepen talks on partnership and regional stability

Azerbaijan and the United States held talks in Baku on Tuesday to advance their strategic partnership and address regional security, according to the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.

North Korea tells UN: We will never give up nuclear programme

North Korea will never give up its nuclear programme, the country's Vice Foreign Minister Kim Son Gyong told the United Nations General Assembly on Monday (29 September).

Iran slams return of UN sanctions, signs MoUs to buy Russian reactors

Russia blocked from regaining seat on UN aviation council

Russia has failed to secure enough votes to rejoin the International Civil Aviation Organization’s governing council, in a fresh international rebuke over its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Lavrov warns of “decisive response” to any aggression against Russia amid NATO tensions

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told the U.N. on Saturday that any aggression against Russia would be met with a “decisive response,” as recent airspace incidents involving NATO and EU states elevate tensions along the alliance’s eastern flank.

UN sanctions on Iran reinstated as snapback takes effect amid threats from Tehran

United Nations sanctions are set to be reimposed on Iran later Saturday under the “snapback” mechanism, a move Tehran says will be met with harsh retaliation. The step comes amid accusations Iran violated the 2015 nuclear deal, and echoes a deteriorating diplomatic standoff.

AnewZ Morning Brief - 27 September, 2025

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 27 September, covering the latest developments you need to know.

UNGA: China's Li Qiang blames tariff hikes for 'global economic doldrum'

The Premier of the State Council of China Li Qiang speaking on behalf of President Xi Jinping, has blamed tariff hikes for the global economic slow down, urging greater cooperation among nations to remedy the situation.

President Ilham Aliyev addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev delivered a keynote speech at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on 25 September, highlighting the country’s path from conflict to peace, reconstruction efforts, and its growing role in regional connectivity and energy security.

Von der Leyen outlines €300bn climate investment programme

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday told the United Nations Climate Summit in New York that the world can rely on the European Union’s continued leadership on climate issues.

UN chief: clean energy and climate justice are vital

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called on countries party to the Paris Agreement to prepare faster and deeper emission reduction plans for 2035.

Argentine president reiterates sovereignty claim and calls for hostages’ release

Argentine President Javier Milei on Wednesday reaffirmed his government’s new economic policy during a speech at the United Nations, stating that “the only way to achieve this is to do the opposite of what was done in the past.”

Azerbaijan expands international investment partnerships

On 24 September, within the framework of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held meetings in New York with the heads of some of the world’s most influential financial and investment institutions.

Iran says oil exports to China will continue even if UN sanctions snap back

Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad told reporters in Dubai that Tehran’s exports to Beijing would be unaffected if the “snapback” mechanism under the 2015 nuclear deal is activated on 27 September. “They will continue, we have no problem,” he said.

France's Macron says to meet Iran's president on Wednesday

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that he will meet Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday to discuss a return of United Nations sanctions.

Global leaders announce recognition of Palestine at UN conference in New York

Several global leaders announced their countries’ recognition of the State of Palestine on Monday during a high-level international conference held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

Ilham Aliyev to attend the UN General Assembly

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has arrived in the United States on a working visit to take part in the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

UN human rights expert says Russia is jailing and torturing war critics

A United Nations human rights expert said Monday that repression in Russia is escalating, targeting civilians, journalists and even Ukrainian prisoners of war in an attempt to silence dissent against the war in Ukraine.

World summit to meet on two-state solution as support grows for Palestinian state

France and Saudi Arabia will convene dozens of world leaders on Monday to rally support for a two-state solution, with several of them expected to formally recognise a Palestinian state - a move that could draw harsh Israeli and U.S. responses.