UN General Assembly live: Iran’s Pezeshkian, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to speak
Second day of UN General Assembly kicks off with speeches from world leaders, including from Syria, Iran and Ukraine.
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Yemen government forces claim control of Mount Qarfan in Taiz
Major General Abdulaziz al-Majidi says five Houthi fighters killed and 20 wounded after 'fierce battles'.
World leaders say UN Security Council failing to function
World leaders say UN Security Council failing to function
Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to three northern Tigray airports
The suspension comes after Tigrayan forces took control of Mekelle airport.
‘Annihilate’ vs ‘crushing’ attacks: Why Iran, US up rhetoric amid talks
Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran and then brags about diplomacy, provoking Tehran to warn of a response.
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 to who said them.
Qatar says ‘no alternative to diplomacy’ as Belgium and Rwanda restore ties
Doha lauded for mediating Brussels-Kigali rupture, showcasing its trusted role in international peace efforts.
At least 11 people killed in South Africa township shooting
Armed men open fire at a house party in a Durban township, killing a pregnant woman and 10 others.
Pakistan’s latest Trump bet is on drone firm already selling to India
The company's cofounder is also an ex-Israeli soldier. Pakistan does not recognise Israel.
Pakistan seals roads to Islamabad before protests for Imran Khan’s release
Police close major highways into Islamabad as supporters of jailed former prime minister plan to march into the capital.
Trump rallies Latin American allies against drug cartels
US-led Shield of the Americas coalition backs sanctions against crime groups after Trump urges stronger action.
US, Iran hold mediated UNGA talks on ending war, opening Strait of Hormuz
Tehran ties diplomatic progress to lifting shipping blockades and unfreezing assets during New York negotiations.
Ex-Rwandan official appears at UK trial over 1994 genocide
Prosecutors allege Vincent Brown incited and directed acts of violence during the early days of the Rwandan genocide.
Hundreds flee homes in Far North Cameroon after armed group raid kills 15
No group claims responsibility for attack, but suspicion falls on ISIL affiliate.
UN warns of rising Yemen displacement as thousands flee to Djibouti
Renewed fighting could drive 10,000 across the Red Sea and displace more than 230,000 internally, UNHCR says.
Iran president heads to UNGA, vows to highlight US ‘oppression’
Iran president heads to UNGA, vows to highlight US 'oppression'
Sri Lanka court convicts 15 over deadly Easter Sunday bombings
The coordinated bombings in April 2019 were carried out at three tourist hotels and three churches, killing 279 people.
UN General Assembly live: Trump, Qatar among speakers as Iran war dominates
First day of high-level meeting to kick off with speeches from world leaders, including from Brazil, US, Turkiye, Qatar.
Trump-GCC Summit in New York: What does each side want?
Trump will meet with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman on the sidelines of UNGA.
Palestine weekly: Violent disruptions from olive groves to Al-Aqsa Mosque
A new season approaches - religiously, politically and agriculturally - and with it comes corresponding escalation.