Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mounted a forceful defence of Israel's actions in the region at the United Nations on Thursday, seeking to counter growing international isolation ahead of elections he could lose, as dozens of delegates streamed out.
Here’s your AnewZ Daily Brief for 25 September 2026, with five key developments from the third day of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The 81st UN General Assembly has wrapped up its third day in New York on Thursday, with world leaders delivering high-level speeches and holding diplomatic meetings.
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.
As world leaders gather in New York for the 81st UN General Assembly, the organisation faces wars, displacement, climate pressures and deepening geopolitical divisions.
Iranian judicial authorities have shut a French language centre in Tehran linked to the French Embassy, accusing it of “illegal activities”, including operating without a licence and facilitating the departure of talented Iranians.
World leaders are gathering in New York for the UN General Assembly as the world faces one of its most challenging periods in decades. The high-level debates begin Tuesday against the backdrop of wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, AI, climate change and the race for a new UN chief.
The United States has extended visa restrictions on officials from the Palestinian Authority (PA) and members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), just days before world leaders gather in New York for the annual UN 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.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Wednesday, Türkiye's Communications Directorate confirmed.
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.
The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly opened on Tuesday, with incoming President Annalena Baerbock calling on member states to unite and act in response to global crises.
Annalena Baerbock, former German Foreign Minister, was elected President of the UN General Assembly’s 80th session despite strong opposition from Russia.
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