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We have put together stories from our coverage of the Xi-Trump summit. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Why Xi Jinping skipped the UN after his Trump summit Han Zheng, China’s vice-president, called on “major countries” to respect the sovereignty and security of Middle Eastern nations and bring about a two-state solution for the “Palestinian question” on Saturday at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in an implicit dig at the US and Israel. 2. ‘Right...

“India rejects unwarranted references to India and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir made by the President of Turkiye during his UNGA address,” Randhir Jaiswal said

Sudan's foreign minister addressed the UNGA as his country faces war, mass displacement and a worsening aid shortfall.

From mass walkouts and heated exchanges to protests, this year’s UNGA produced no shortage of memorable moments.

The 81st United Nations General Assembly ends with AI, Palestine and wars dominating speeches.

Five men arrested over a suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford have been released on bail as investigations continue. Meanwhile, AI-enhanced images purporting to show their faces have gone viral, with some users claiming it ‘proves’ the men are Muslim. SynthID confirms the sharpened images were created using OpenAI tools, meaning the AI has suggested different facial features. UK police have not disclosed any names or religion, only that the men are all British nationals. Vedika Bahl explains.

Speaking at the UN General Assembly, South Sudan’s UN envoy Cecilia Adeng called for sanctions to be lifted

Slovenia’s policy towards Palestine has changed sharply following a UNGA sideline meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu.

Iceland’s FM hit back at Netanyahu after he called diplomats who walked out of his UN address ‘moral cowards’.

At the UN, Saudi Arabia accused Iran of attacks across the region and called for action against the Houthis.

EAM Jaishankar told world leaders that a persistent threat to peace has been the scourge of terrorism.

As the UN General Assembly enters its fifth day, with world leaders denouncing Israeli violence against Palestinians.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met his counterparts from Iran and Russia, with discussions ranging from bilateral issues, cooperation in the BRICS grouping and the Gulf conflict

Which countries walked out of Netanyahu’s UNGA speech?

Dozens of countries’ delegations walked out of or were absent for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s UNGA speech.

Pakistan PM, a signatory to the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia at UNGA 81.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi called for a sovereign state of Palestine at the 81st session of the UNGA.

Dozens of delegates walked out on Netanyahu, Yemen’s government pleaded for help, and Kuwait riled against threats.

Demonstrators blocked streets and marched towards UN headquarters as the Israeli PM addressed world leaders at UNGA.

US secretary of state's warning comes after he and Trump met the Iraqi PM on the sidelines of the UNGA.

Benjamin Netanyahu says there will be surprises in his UN General Assembly address.

Russia attacks Ukraine while Zelenskyy speaks at UNGA

Seven years after warning against US regime change, Venezuela’s interim president thanked the man who delivered it.

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has warned of the growing power of ‘selfish, ignorant and cruel’ forces undermining humanity.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is speaking before the UN General Assembly Wednesday in his first speech at the world body since the US and Israel launched the conflict with his country. His address comes a day after US President Donald Trump told the UNGA he could "annihilate the Islamic Republic" and "drive them into hell". France 24 correspondent from New York, Jessica Le Masurier, tells us more.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is speaking before the UN General Assembly Wednesday in his first speech at the world body since the US and Israel launched the conflict with his country. His address comes a day after US President Donald Trump told the UNGA he could "annihilate the Islamic Republic" and "drive them into hell".

US Democratic senator Chris Van Hollen has called Netanyahu a lying war criminal ahead of his visit to UNGA

Debate opened at the UN General Assembly and leaders from across the world made their arguments.

Tehran ties diplomatic progress to lifting shipping blockades and unfreezing assets during New York negotiations.

Canada pledges 100 million Canadian dollars ($71m) for Palestinians as UK and France urge action on Israeli settlements.