UNGA 81: Five key takeaways from general debate
The 81st United Nations General Assembly ends with AI, Palestine and wars dominating speeches.
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The 81st United Nations General Assembly ends with AI, Palestine and wars dominating speeches.
Sloveniaโs policy towards Palestine has changed sharply following a UNGA sideline meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu.
British foreign minister vows to 'match word with action' when it comes to defending Palestinian rights.
Israel has shut occupied West Bank crossings for a week, further restricting Palestinian movement and holy site access.
Ireland's players wore black armbands in support of Palestine, bowed their heads, and refused pre-match handshakes.
In Tulkarem and other West Bank cities, displaced Palestinians are being forced deeper into debt and poverty.
The British government is moving to translate rhetoric into policy.
Defend Our Juries say Sunday's action is an 'integrity test' for the UK's new premier.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi called for a sovereign state of Palestine at the 81st session of the UNGA.
The announcement comes after Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeranโs Loop Tour, following his public pro-Palestinian comments on stage
PRESS REVIEWย โ Friday, September 25: There's anticipation and excitement in France as Pope Leo XIV embarks on the first papal visit to France in 18 years. It comes at a time of renewed Catholic faith among young French people. Also, we look at reactions after Italy's new legislation banning full-face Islamic headwear from schools. Plus: US rapper Macklemore announces a new "Free Palestine" tour that will raise funds for humanitarian groups.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted a video of himself planting an olive tree alongside Palestinian families from Gaza.
Israelโs Prime Minister addressed the UN General Assembly in person, despite having an ICC arrest warrant.
Macklemore says 'being apolitical during a genocide doesnโt work', promises to donate proceeds to Palestinian causes.
Proceeds from the tour, which begins in Dublin next month, will go to organisations supporting Palestinians, he says.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday warned that the Palestinian people were facing โone of the most dangerous phases in their historyโ in a speech at the United Nations recorded in advance as the Palestinian delegation was denied US visas by Washington. Addressing the UN General Assemblyโs annual debate, Abbas accused Israel of waging a โgenocidal warโ in Gaza and โfragmentingโ the occupied West Bank through the expansion of settlements, warning that โsettler terrorismโ was on the...
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas questioned how long the world would โremain silentโ on Israel's actions.
Israeli bulldozers uprooted olive groves near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank weeks before the annual harvest.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address the UN General Assembly on Thursday, as international scrutiny of Israel's war on Gaza and occupation of Palestinian territory takes centre stage on the third day of the annual debate. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is also due to address world leaders by video after being denied a US visa. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.
Violations against Palestinians in Gaza continue even as world leaders call on Israel to adhere to ceasefire deal.
Canada pledges 100 million Canadian dollars ($71m) for Palestinians as UK and France urge action on Israeli settlements.
US solicitor general challenges lower court's ruling on Georgetown scholar's detention, sparking constitutional debates.
Turkish leader says UN has been forced into 'dysfunction' and was 'bleeding out' in Palestine, Lebanon, Sudan.
A new season approaches - religiously, politically and agriculturally - and with it comes corresponding escalation.
Azeez Al-Shaair has paid tribute to another Palestinian child killed by Israel, despite the NFL fine last week.
Artists in Gaza are painting murals on destroyed walls, honouring US rapper Macklemore for his support for Palestine.
The activist, Harshada, is a volunteer associated with the citizensโ group Indian People in Solidarity with Palestine.
The Macklemore controversy demonstrates that the cost of speaking up for Palestine is diminishing.
Ed Sheeran has addressed the Macklemore-Palestine fallout in remarks at his solo concert in Philadelphia.