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UN General Assembly: Zelensky outlines 5-part Ukraine war peace plan in scathing speech against Russia

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky detailed Russian atrocities and described a sweeping peace plan to end the war in an address to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday.

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France’s Macron says Putin's partial mobilisation is a "mistake" and will further isolate Russia

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said that plans announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin to declare a partial military mobilisation linked to the war in Ukraine is a "mistake" and will further isolate the country.

Reuters

Nigeria's Buhari, in last UN speech, raps leaders who extend term limits

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday criticised fellow leaders who extend term limits to cling to power, saying this was having a "corrosive" effect, and promised free and fair elections when the country elects his successor in February.

Reuters

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Biden accuses Putin of irresponsible nuclear threats, violating U.N. charter

U.S. President Joe Biden accused Russia on Wednesday of making "reckless" and "irresponsible" threats to use nuclear weapons and said Moscow had violated the core tenets of United Nations membership by invading Ukraine.

Reuters

World leaders pledge more support for nature ahead of UN summit

World leaders on Tuesday stepped up financial support and conservation commitments to combat the global biodiversity crisis that threatens more than one million plant and animal species with extinction.

Reuters

Macron slams Russian colonial imperialism at UN General Assembly

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday told the United Nations General Assembly in New York that Russia's invasion of Ukraine harked back to an age of colonialist imperialism.

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Blinken: US Will Continue to Work with Lebanon for Peace and Prosperity

The United States stressed on Tuesday that it will “continue to work with Lebanon for peace and prosperity.” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. “We discussed the need for a timely…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Emir of Qatar: All Welcome without Discrimination at World Cup 2022

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani stressed on Tuesday that his country will welcome the world and open its doors without discrimination during the FIFA World Cup 2022, which kicks off on November 20. Speaking before the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New…

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Members of Arab Peace Initiative Committee Meet in New York

Members of the Arab Peace Initiative Committee met in New York on Tuesday on the sidelines of the 77th United Nations General Assembly. The roundtable meeting was convened at the invitation of Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit. It marked…

Asharq Al-Awsat

At UN General Assembly, leaders condemn Russia’s war in Ukraine

Germany and France denounce Putin’s imperialism in Ukraine, as Qatar, Senegal and Turkey call for peace talks.

Al Jazeera

Russia says 300,000 reservists to be mobilised

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said Wednesday that President Vladimir Putin's decree on partial mobilisation would see 300,000 additional personnel called up to serve in Russia's military campaign in Ukraine. Putin said earlier Wednesday in a televised address that he has signed a decree on partial mobilisation, declaring that he…

France 24

Penny Wong confirms plans to meet with Chinese counterpart in New York are being 'finalised'

As world leaders descend on New York for the United Nations General Assembly, many of the most consequential meetings are already happening behind closed doors.

ABC News

Putin must recognize he cannot win Ukraine war -Scholz at U.N

Russian President Vladimir Putin will only give up his "imperial ambitions" that risk destroying Ukraine and Russia if he recognizes he cannot win the war, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Russia's invasion of Ukraine tramples U.N. charter: Japan PM

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine as destabilising the international order to its core and said the rule of law, not coercion by power, should prevail.

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Wong prepares to meet Chinese counterpart

Foreign Minister Penny Wong is in New York for the United Nations General Assembly and is working to lock in a meeting with her Chinese counterpart.

Reuters

Marshall Islands urges U.S. to better address nuclear legacy, climate

The president of the Marshall Islands on Tuesday welcomed what he called progress towards a new association agreement with the United States, but said it is vital to better address the legacy of U.S. nuclear testing and climate change.

Reuters

Taking swipe at Russia, Macron says fence sitters need to wake up

French President Emmanuel Macron accused Russia of a modern day imperialism that was based on the law of the jungle and pleaded on Tuesday for neutral countries to stop being complicit by remaining silent about Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Irish Mirror

'Chaos' in Russia as Vladimir Putin calls massive national address on war before change of plan

Putin was expected to order the full mobilisation of his country's military which could see up to two million reservists scrambled to join his operation.

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Russia's Ukraine invasion violates U.N.'s 1945 charter, Biden to say

U.S. President Joe Biden will try to rally the world against Russia's invasion of Ukraine in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, saying Moscow's war against its neighbor violates the tenets of the U.N. charter that established the post-World War Two body.

Reuters

Colombia's Petro calls on Latin America to unite against war on drugs

Colombian President Gustavo Petro called on Latin American countries to join forces to end the war on drugs during a speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday.

Reuters

Turkey's Erdogan believes Azerbaijan-Armenia could reach lasting peace

Turkey believes a comprehensive peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday after the two countries resumed fighting again this month.

Daily Mirror

Joe Biden lashes out at Liz Truss' favourite approach to economy hours before they meet

The US President said he was 'sick and tired of trickle-down economics' - exactly the approach Liz Truss is planning to take in a tax-slashing mini-Budget this Friday

Daily Mirror

Liz Truss boasts she's prepared to be unpopular as she axes bankers' bonus cap

The Tory leader was asked if she's prepared to be unpopular, and replied: 'Yes, yes I am'. It comes as she prepares to cut tax for wealthier Brits this Friday

Reuters

Brazil's Bolsonaro calls for 'immediate cease fire' in Ukraine

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday called for an immediate cease fire in Ukraine, while criticizing sanctions against Russia over the invasion, as he addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Gulf-Chinese Ministerial Meeting Tackles Boosting Economic Ties

The Gulf-Chinese ministerial council convened in New York on Monday on the sidelines of the 77th United Nations General Assembly. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah chaired the meeting as the Kingdom is the president of the current round of the council. The meeting was attended by…

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