The Palestinian envoy has officially launched a bid to become President of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session. This move highlights Palestine’s diplomatic efforts on the global stage and could influence international discussions on peace and security.

UNGA 81st Session: Palestinian Envoy Announces Candidacy for UNGA Presidency

Pakistan's speech at the United Nations after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif raised Kashmir during his speech at the General Debate of the 80th UNGA, is being rebuked. Indian diplomat Petal Gahlot accused Pakistan of glorifying terrorism, shielding extremist groups, and engaging in what she called "absurd theatrics" on the global stage.

Shehbaz Sharif's controversial UNGA speech: UN probing disruption 

At the United Nations General Assembly, leaders from developing nations accused wealthy countries of falling short on climate finance commitments. Rising seas, droughts, and floods are forcing communities to flee, while billions pledged remain far below what is needed. Island nations and African states are calling for faster, simpler funding to cope with the crisis they say the rich world largely caused.


Will Wealthy Countries Step Up as Climate Catastrophes Multiply? Developing Nations Demand Action

Shama Junejo said on Sunday that she had been working for PM Shehbaz Sharif for the past many months. The London-based social media activist went on to claim that the PM himself had included her in the UN delegation as an adviser and that she was also issued a security pass.


UNGA: Inclusion of Shama Junejo in UN delegation sparks controversy in Pakistan 

The UN has officially reimposed sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, further pressuring the Middle East nation that is already suffering global isolation and economic turmoil following previous rounds of punitive measures by the West.


Tehran rejects UN's sanctions as 'baseless', urges world to defy 'illegal' sanctions 

India called out Pakistan for glorifying terrorism at the UNGA, labeling it a central part of their foreign policy. India said no theatrics or lies could hide Pakistan’s long history of sponsoring terror & highlighted Pakistan’s role 
in shielding a terror outfit responsible for attacks in Jammu and Kashmir
India reminded the world that Pakistan sheltered Osama bin Laden for a decade under the guise of fighting terrorism. Recent revelations confirmed that Pakistan’s ministers had been running terrorist camps for years
India showcased pictures of slain terrorists in Bahawalpur and Muridke as proof of its decisive actions. Watch to know more on this!

Pakistan PM Sharif's 'blunder' at UNGA gets him trolled on social media

UN slaps Iran with snapback sanctions: France, Germany, and UK warns Iran against nuclear escalation

Breaking: Russian Foreign Minister addresses 80th session of UNGA

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to address the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) shortly, stepping in as India’s primary speaker at the high-level General Debate.


India's EAM S Jaishankar to address 80th UNGA shortly

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif repeatedly fumbled while discussing AI and Indo-Pak tensions at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
Speaking at the AI Innovation Dialogue, chaired by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Asif drew more attention for his delivery than his message. Observers noted at least seven verbal slips, including mispronunciations and incoherent phrasing.

Pakistan Defence Minister's verbal slips at UN council go viral, 7 gaffes in 1 speech

As per reports, a White House official faced verbal abuse and an attempted assault by a woman described as a "deranged leftist." The incident, lasting nearly 10 minutes, is under Secret Service investigation, with the suspect charged with assault and aggravated harassment.


Report: Trump administration official assaulted inside UN headquarters during UNGA

The United States on Friday (Sep 26) said it would revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa over what it called "reckless and incendiary actions" during a pro-Palestinian street protest in New York. Announcing the action in an X post, the US State Department said that Petro stood on a New York City street and "urged US soldiers to disobey" President Donald Trump's orders and attempted to "incite violence". This comes after Petro, on his social media, posted a video of himself addressing a large crowd and asking the United States Army "not to point their rifles at humanity".<h2>Did Gustavo Petro ask the US army to disobey Trump?</h2>According to the US State Department post, "Earlier today, Colombian president @petrogustavo stood on a NYC street and urged US soldiers to disobey orders and incite violence".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-cheers-comey-indictment-hints-more-opponents-could-face-charges-not-a-list-but-1758944144224">Trump cheers Comey indictment, hints more opponents could face charges: 'Not a list, but...'</a>&nbsp;"We will revoke Petro's visa due to his reckless and incendiary actions," it added.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Earlier today, Colombian president <a href="https://twitter.com/petrogustavo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@petrogustavo</a> stood on a NYC street and urged U.S. soldiers to disobey orders and incite violence. We will revoke Petro’s visa due to his reckless and incendiary actions.&mdash; Department of State (@StateDept) <a href="https://twitter.com/StateDept/status/1971758644929925312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In a video Petro posted on his social media account, Petro can be heard talking to a large crowd, addressing them in Spanish. His translator then relays his comment in English, calling on the "nations of the world" to contribute soldiers for an army "larger than that of the United States."&nbsp;"That is why, from here in New York, I ask all soldiers in the United States Army not to point their rifles at humanity. Disobey Trump's order! Obey the order of humanity!" added the Colombian president.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/emmanuel-macron-pokes-fun-at-trump-s-nobel-peace-prize-dream-says-you-ll-get-one-when-1758697284585">Emmanuel Macron pokes fun at Trump's Nobel Peace Prize dream, says you'll get one only when...</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Dijo usted Victoria que yo estaba del lado del mal, y usted, en cambio, se puso al lado de genocidas. Yo no. Yo los combato desde donde esté <a href="https://t.co/0zdqU2mspO">https://t.co/0zdqU2mspO</a>&mdash; Gustavo Petro (@petrogustavo) <a href="https://twitter.com/petrogustavo/status/1971735797679469046?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>How could the visa revocation affect Petro?</h2>If the US revokes Petro's visa, it would not impact the Colombian president, as he's already on his way back. As per Colombian media, on Friday night, Petro was already on his way back to Bogota. He was only in the US for the UN General Assembly, where he rebuked the Trump administration sharply. In his UNGA address, he even called for a criminal case against Trump and a probe into the recent US strikes on boats in international waters near Venezuela.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-poor-young-people-killed-colombia-at-unga-demands-criminal-case-against-trump-over-deadly-strikes-on-venezuelan-boats-1758671634022">‘Poor young people killed’: Colombia at UNGA demands criminal case against Trump. Here's why</a>Petro, whose nation is the world’s largest cocaine producer, insisted the US strikes disproportionately hit "young people who simply wanted to escape poverty". “A criminal process must be initiated against those officials who are from the United States. This includes the senior official who gave the order, President Trump,” he declared. The US claims that these boats were involved in drug trafficking and were on their way to "poison" Americans.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

US says it will revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa for his "reckless and incendiary actions" at a New York pro-Palestinian protest. What did Petro say? All you need to know.

The United States on Friday (Sep 26) said it would revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa over what it called "reckless and incendiary actions" during a pro-Palestinian street protest in New York. Announcing the action in an X post, the US State Department said that Petro stood on a New York City street and "urged US soldiers to disobey" President Donald Trump's orders and attempted to "incite violence". This comes after Petro, on his social media, posted a video of himself addressing a large crowd and asking the United States Army "not to point their rifles at humanity". Did Gustavo Petro ask the US army to disobey Trump? According to the US State Department post, "Earlier today, Colombian president @petrogustavo stood on a NYC street and urged US soldiers to disobey orders and incite violence". Also read | Trump cheers Comey indictment, hints more opponents could face charges: 'Not a list, but...' "We will revoke Petro's visa due to his reckless and incendiary actions," it added.

US says it will revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa for his "reckless and incendiary actions" at a New York pro-Palestinian protest. What did Petro say? All you need to know.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro asks US Army to ‘disobey Trump’ — Washington revokes his visa

India on Friday (Sep 26) slammed Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), accusing Islamabad of glorifying terrorism and peddling falsehoods. Exercising India’s right of reply, Petal Gahlot, first secretary at India’s Permanent Mission to the UN, delivered a sharp rebuttal. Calling Shehbaz's speech "absurd theatrics", the Indian representative pointed out that Pakistan sheltered al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden for a decade before the United States neutralised him at a walled compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, for masterminding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/shehbaz-sharif-misuses-unga-speech-to-peddle-kashmir-propaganda-cry-foul-over-indus-waters-treaty-suspension-stays-silent-on-pakistan-terror-links-1758935127154">Pak PM misuses UNGA speech to spin Kashmir lies, slam India’s Indus Treaty move</a><h2>Pakistan's ‘absurd theatrics’</h2>“This assembly witnessed absurd theatrics in the morning from the Prime Minister of Pakistan, who once again glorified terrorism that is so central to their foreign policy. However, no degree of drama and no level of lies can conceal the facts,” said Indian diplomat Petal Gahlot.Watch what India said here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | New York | Exercising the right of reply of India on Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif&#39;s speech, Indian diplomat Petal Gahlot says, &quot;Mr President, this assembly witnessed absurd theatrics in the morning from the Prime Minister of Pakistan, who once again glorified terrorism… <a href="https://t.co/ALR2AnDoA9">pic.twitter.com/ALR2AnDoA9</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1971747078024946070?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

She cited India’s Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror complexes in Bahawalpur and Muridke. “A picture speaks a thousand words, and we saw many pictures of terrorists slain in Bahawalpur and Muridke terror complexes by Indian forces during Operation Sindoor. When senior Pakistani military and civilian officials publicly glorify and pay homage to such notorious terrorists, can there be any doubt about the proclivities of this regime?” she asked.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/melania-trump-snubs-olena-zelenska-at-unga-ignores-ukrainian-first-lady-s-plea-for-abducted-children-1758701214520">Melania Trump snubs Olena Zelenska at UNGA; ignores Ukrainian first lady’s plea for abducted children</a>On Sharif’s account of the recent conflict with India, Gahlot countered: “The Prime Minister of Pakistan also advanced a bizarre account of the recent conflict with India. The record on this matter is clear. Till 9th May, Pakistan was threatening more attacks on India. But on 10th May, the military pleaded with us directly for a cessation to the fighting.”<h2>Pakistan sheltered Bin Laden for a decade</h2>The Indian diplomat then pointed out how Pakistan glorifies terrorism and even sheltered 9/11 attack mastermind Osama bin Laden for a decade. Calling Pakistan a country “steeped in the tradition of deploying and exporting terrorism,” she said that Islamabad “has no shame in advancing the most ludicrous narratives to that end”.She called out Pakistan for sheltering “Osama bin Laden for a decade, even while pretending to partner in the war against terrorism” and pointed out that its ministers recently admitted to running terror camps for decades. “It should come as no surprise that once again this duplicity continues, this time at the level of its Prime Minister,” said the Indian representative.

India has called Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his ‘absurd theatrics’ at the UNGA. Accusing Pakistan of using the global platform to promote falsehoods and glorify terrorism, India pointed out that Pakistan sheltered al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden for a decade.

India on Friday (Sep 26) slammed Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), accusing Islamabad of glorifying terrorism and peddling falsehoods. Exercising India’s right of reply, Petal Gahlot, first secretary at India’s Permanent Mission to the UN, delivered a sharp rebuttal. Calling Shehbaz's speech "absurd theatrics", the Indian representative pointed out that Pakistan sheltered al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden for a decade before the United States neutralised him at a walled compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, for masterminding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Also read | Pak PM misuses UNGA speech to spin Kashmir lies, slam India’s Indus Treaty move Pakistan's ‘absurd theatrics’ “This assembly witnessed absurd theatrics in the morning from the Prime Minister of Pakistan, who once again glorified terrorism that is so central to their foreign policy. However, no degree of drama and no level of lies can conceal the facts,” said Indian diplomat Petal Gahlot. Watch what India said here:

India has called Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his ‘absurd theatrics’ at the UNGA. Accusing Pakistan of using the global platform to promote falsehoods and glorify terrorism, India pointed out that Pakistan sheltered al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden for a decade.

'No shame': India tears into Shehbaz Sharif at UNGA, calls speech 'absurd theatrics,' points out Pakistan glorifies terror, sheltered Bin Laden

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday (Sep 26) used his address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to cry foul about New Delhi's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty and accuse India of violating the agreement. Calling the action “illegal” and a threat to peace in the region, Sharif, who also used his speech to pander to US President Donald Trump, made no mention of India’s central demand — that Islamabad must take credible steps to stop cross-border terrorism before the treaty was reinstated. New Delhi announced the suspension earlier this year as a countermeasure after the Pahalgam terror attack in April killed 26 civilians, an attack India has blamed on groups operating from Pakistani soil.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-tears-into-shehbaz-sharif-at-unga-calls-pakistan-speech-absurd-theatrics-points-out-islamabad-glorifies-terror-once-sheltered-bin-laden-1758938940874">India tears into Shehbaz Sharif at UNGA, calls Pakistan speech 'absurd theatrics,' points out Islamabad glorifies terror, sheltered Bin Laden</a><h2>Sharif labels abeyance an 'act of war'</h2>“India's unilateral and illegal attempt to hold the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance defies the provisions of the treaty itself as well as the norms of International law,” Sharif said. “Pakistan has made it abundantly clear that we will defend the inseparable right of our people on these waters. To us, any violation of the treaty represents an act of war,” he added.Sharif also used his UN platform to once again ignore India's sovereignty and borders, and raised the issue of Kashmir, promising that Pakistan would continue to back the region. “I wish to assure Kashmiri people that I stand with them, Pakistan stands with them, and one day soon India's tyranny in Kashmir will come to a halt,” he declared.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/melania-trump-snubs-olena-zelenska-at-unga-ignores-ukrainian-first-lady-s-plea-for-abducted-children-1758701214520">Melania Trump snubs Olena Zelenska at UNGA; ignores Ukrainian first lady’s plea for abducted children</a><h2>Indus Waters Treaty</h2>The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960 with World Bank mediation, has long been described as one of the most enduring agreements between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. It divided control of six rivers in the Indus basin: the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej to India, and the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab to Pakistan. Despite wars and decades of hostilities, the treaty has survived.India’s government has defended its decision to put the treaty on hold, saying Pakistan has consistently manipulated the mechanism of arbitration to distract from its sponsorship of terrorism. Officials in New Delhi maintain that placing the treaty in abeyance is within India’s sovereign rights under international law, and have linked any future revival of the agreement to “verifiable cessation” of cross-border terrorism.

At the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif used his speech to slam India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, labelling the action as "illegal". He also made mention of Kashmir, saying this…

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday (Sep 26) used his address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to cry foul about New Delhi's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty and accuse India of violating the agreement. Calling the action “illegal” and a threat to peace in the region, Sharif, who also used his speech to pander to US President Donald Trump, made no mention of India’s central demand — that Islamabad must take credible steps to stop cross-border terrorism before the treaty was reinstated. New Delhi announced the suspension earlier this year as a countermeasure after the Pahalgam terror attack in April killed 26 civilians, an attack India has blamed on groups operating from Pakistani soil. Also read | India tears into Shehbaz Sharif at UNGA, calls Pakistan speech 'absurd theatrics,' points out Islamabad glorifies terror, sheltered Bin Laden Sharif labels abeyance an 'act of war' “India's unilateral and illegal attempt to hold the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance defies the provisions of the treaty itself as well as the norms of International law,” Sharif said. “Pakistan has made it abundantly clear that we will defend the inseparable right of our people on these waters. To us, any violation of the treaty represents an act of war,” he added. Sharif also used his UN platform to once again ignore India's sovereignty and borders, and raised the issue of Kashmir, promising that Pakistan would continue to back the region. “I wish to assure Kashmiri people that I stand with them, Pakistan stands with them, and one day soon India's tyranny in Kashmir will come to a halt,” he declared. Also read | Melania Trump snubs Olena Zelenska at UNGA; ignores Ukrainian first lady’s plea for abducted children Indus Waters Treaty The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960 with World Bank mediation, has long been described as one of the most enduring agreements between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. It divided control of six rivers in the Indus basin: the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej to India, and the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab to Pakistan. Despite wars and decades of hostilities, the treaty has survived. India’s government has defended its decision to put the treaty on hold, saying Pakistan has consistently manipulated the mechanism of arbitration to distract from its sponsorship of terrorism. Officials in New Delhi maintain that placing the treaty in abeyance is within India’s sovereign rights under international law, and have linked any future revival of the agreement to “verifiable cessation” of cross-border terrorism.

At the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif used his speech to slam India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, labelling the action as "illegal". He also mentioned Kashmir, saying this…

Shehbaz Sharif misuses UNGA speech to peddle Kashmir propaganda, slam India’s Indus Treaty move — stays silent on Pakistan terror links

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finds himself cornered from all sides. Before his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, dozens of diplomats walked out. While nearby, hundreds of protestors gathered outside Times Square carrying placards condemning Israel's actions in Gaza. 


UNGA: Many delegates walk out as Netanyahu begins speech, calls genocide claims 'baseless' 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the Palestinian statehood at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday (Sep 26). In his speech, Netanyahu said that recognising a Palestinian state would be tantamount to “national suicide” for his country. In his speech, Netanyahu defended the military actions of Israel in Gaza as he vowed to continue the campaign to “finish the job” against Hamas and would do it “as quickly as possible”.Before the Israeli leader began his speech, the majority of the delegations left the hall. Those who exited the session included representatives from Arab, Muslim, and African countries. Several members of the European nations also left the hall as Netanyahu began his speech.“Israel will not allow you to shove a terrorist state down our throats. We will not commit national suicide because you don’t have the guts to face down the hostile media and antisemitic mobs demanding Israel’s blood,” he said.Netanyahu’s speech came days after Britain, Canada, Australia, France and other Western powers officially recognised a state of Palestine. He said that they had sent “a very clear message that murdering Jews pays off.”Netanyahu also praised Trump in his speech. The two leaders are set to meet in Washington on Monday (Sep 29). Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that he may have finalised a deal to end the war in Gaza. “I think we have a deal,” Trump said. “It’s looking like we have a deal on Gaza. I think it’s a deal that will get the hostages back, it’s going to be a deal that will end the war.”<h2>Netanyahu calls Palestinian Authority ‘corrupt to the core’</h2>Mocking the Western support for Palestinian Authority president Mahmud Abbas, Netanyahu said that the authority is “corrupt to the core.” As he gave the speech, thousands of protesters marched nearby in the iconic Times Square, demanding his arrest. Netanyahu is facing an International Criminal Court arrest warrant over war crime allegations.In his address, Netanyahu also challenged the allegations of “genocide” in Gaza, saying that Israel has repeatedly warned the civilian population to leave by sending leaflets. However, as per humanitarian law, forced displacement is also considered a war crime.<h2>‘We have not forgotten you’</h2>Netanyahu noted that his speech was being broadcast on a loudspeaker in hopes of reaching Israeli hostages and Hamas leaders in Gaza.“We have not forgotten you – not even for a second. The entire nation is with you, and we will not be silent or let up until we bring you all home, the living and the dead alike,” Netanyahu said, directly addressing the hostages in Hebrew.<h2>Israeli hostages forum slams Netanyahu</h2>The main Israeli group representing the families of the hostages held in Gaza said that their prime minister’s speech at the UN endangered the lives of the remaining captives.“Every day of continued war puts the living hostages at greater risk and threatens the recovery of those who have been murdered,” the Hostages and Missing Families Forum said in a statement. “Time and again, (Netanyahu) has chosen to squander every opportunity to bring them home.”<h2>‘Speech of a defeated man’</h2>The Palestinian foreign ministry slammed Netanyahu’s speech, saying it was “saturated with lies and falsifications.”“It was the speech of a defeated man, a desperate leader who once again tried to rally a West that has increasingly distanced itself from a genocidal state, using fear as his only argument,” the director of the ministry’s European affairs department, Adel Atieh, told AFP.“This speech showed neither vision nor perspective: it only reflected growing isolation, a headlong rush forward and the anxiety of a power that knows it stands on the wrong side of history,” he added.The media adviser to the head of Hamas’s political bureau, Taher al-Nunu, said that the walkout of delegations before Netanyahu’s speech showed Israel’s “isolation” caused by the war in Gaza. “Boycotting Netanyahu’s speech is one manifestation of Israel’s isolation and the consequences of the war of extermination,” he said.

Netanyahu also praised Trump in his speech. The two leaders are set to meet in Washington on Monday (Sep 29). Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that he may have finalised a deal to end the war in Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the Palestinian statehood at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday (Sep 26). In his speech, Netanyahu said that recognising a Palestinian state would be tantamount to “national suicide” for his country. In his speech, Netanyahu defended the military actions of Israel in Gaza as he vowed to continue the campaign to “finish the job” against Hamas and would do it “as quickly as possible”. Before the Israeli leader began his speech, the majority of the delegations left the hall. Those who exited the session included representatives from Arab, Muslim, and African countries. Several members of the European nations also left the hall as Netanyahu began his speech. “Israel will not allow you to shove a terrorist state down our throats. We will not commit national suicide because you don’t have the guts to face down the hostile media and antisemitic mobs demanding Israel’s blood,” he said. Netanyahu’s speech came days after Britain, Canada, Australia, France and other Western powers officially recognised a state of Palestine. He said that they had sent “a very clear message that murdering Jews pays off.” Netanyahu also praised Trump in his speech. The two leaders are set to meet in Washington on Monday (Sep 29). Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that he may have finalised a deal to end the war in Gaza. “I think we have a deal,” Trump said. “It’s looking like we have a deal on Gaza. I think it’s a deal that will get the hostages back, it’s going to be a deal that will end the war.” Netanyahu calls Palestinian Authority ‘corrupt to the core’ Mocking the Western support for Palestinian Authority president Mahmud Abbas, Netanyahu said that the authority is “corrupt to the core.” As he gave the speech, thousands of protesters marched nearby in the iconic Times Square, demanding his arrest. Netanyahu is facing an International Criminal Court arrest warrant over war crime allegations. In his address, Netanyahu also challenged the allegations of “genocide” in Gaza, saying that Israel has repeatedly warned the civilian population to leave by sending leaflets. However, as per humanitarian law, forced displacement is also considered a war crime. ‘We have not forgotten you’ Netanyahu noted that his speech was being broadcast on a loudspeaker in hopes of reaching Israeli hostages and Hamas leaders in Gaza. “We have not forgotten you – not even for a second. The entire nation is with you, and we will not be silent or let up until we bring you all home, the living and the dead alike,” Netanyahu said, directly addressing the hostages in Hebrew. Israeli hostages forum slams Netanyahu The main Israeli group representing the families of the hostages held in Gaza said that their prime minister’s speech at the UN endangered the lives of the remaining captives. “Every day of continued war puts the living hostages at greater risk and threatens the recovery of those who have been murdered,” the Hostages and Missing Families Forum said in a statement. “Time and again, (Netanyahu) has chosen to squander every opportunity to bring them home.” ‘Speech of a defeated man’ The Palestinian foreign ministry slammed Netanyahu’s speech, saying it was “saturated with lies and falsifications.” “It was the speech of a defeated man, a desperate leader who once again tried to rally a West that has increasingly distanced itself from a genocidal state, using fear as his only argument,” the director of the ministry’s European affairs department, Adel Atieh, told AFP. “This speech showed neither vision nor perspective: it only reflected growing isolation, a headlong rush forward and the anxiety of a power that knows it stands on the wrong side of history,” he added. The media adviser to the head of Hamas’s political bureau, Taher al-Nunu, said that the walkout of delegations before Netanyahu’s speech showed Israel’s “isolation” caused by the war in Gaza. “Boycotting Netanyahu’s speech is one manifestation of Israel’s isolation and the consequences of the war of extermination,” he said.

Netanyahu also praised Trump in his speech. The two leaders are set to meet in Washington on Monday (Sep 29). Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that he may have finalised a deal to end the war in Gaza.

‘Will not commit national suicide’: Netanyahu rejects Palestinian statehood, calls its authority ‘corrupt to the core’ at UN

Netanyahu Wears a QR Code During UNGA Speech - Here’s What It Contains

The QR code was part of a broader Israeli public-diplomacy push in New York. Dozens of billboard trucks and digital screens near UN headquarters and in Times Square display the message “Remember October 7” alongside a QR code that links to the same documentation site.


Netanyahu Wears a QR Code During UNGA Speech - Here’s What It Contains

Theatrics, slogans and empty noise, that’s what the world leaders witnessed at the United Nations as members of the Pakistani delegation broke into chants praising ‘Pakistan and Shehbaz Sharif’ right in the middle of a global forum.


Pakistan delegations chant 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans at UN

Netanyahu faces walkout at UN, vows to finish the job 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was delivering a speech at the UN General Assembly. Scores of delegates walked out before he began speaking.


Netanyahu delivers UNGA speech as delegates walk out, amid rising criticism against Israel 

Al-Sharaa Becomes the First Syrian President in Six Decades, Addresses UN

UNGA: Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa made history on Wednesday by delivering an address to the United Nations General Assembly, becoming the first Syrian leader in nearly sixty years to speak at the world stage. Al-Sharaa met with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Al-Sharaa Becomes the First Syrian President in Six Decades, Addresses UN

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is delivering a speech at the UN General Assembly. Scores of delegates walked out before he began speaking.


Netanyahu delivers UNGA speech as delegates walk out, amid rising criticism against Israel

Breaking: Netanyahu addresses nearly empty UNGA, many delegates walk out as Netanyahu begins speech

African leaders attending the UN General Assembly are advocating for a greater global role for the continent, Security Council reforms and Palestinian statehood.


UNGA: African leaders demand greater representation, push for UNSC reform

World leaders from across the globe have convened at the United Nations in New York for the 80th General Assembly, discussing pressing international issues, conflicts, and cooperation on key global challenges.


UNGA: Palestinian president addresses via video after US denied visa to travel to New York

Iran's president repeated in the UNGA that his country is not seeking nuclear weapons, after military strikes by Israel and the United States.

Iran: Khamenei calls talks with us a 'dead end', Iran claims leak of Israeli nuclear files

Iran: Khamenei calls talks with US a 'dead end', Iran claims leak of Israeli nuclear files

Al-Sharaa's address was his debut at the United Nations General Assembly, and it was for the first time that a Syrian president has attended the international summit since 1967


Breaking: First Syrian leader to visit UNGA in 6 decades

In a bold and fiery statement, Colombian President Petro has taken direct aim at the US Military strikes against Venezuelan boats in the Caribbean. He has accused the US of targeting the wrong people.


Colombia President: Real traffickers are Trump's neighbours

UNGA: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that his country has been engaged in talks with a U.S. trade representative to seek a reduction in the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. 


UNGA: South Africa's President Cyril Says 'Trade Is Being Used as a Weapon'

US President Donald Trump's wife, First Lady Melania Trump, as per reports, has rejected Ukrainian First Lady Olena Volodymyrivna Zelenska's request to meet at the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) despite repeated requests. This comes as the United Nations General Assembly's high-level week opened in New York on Tuesday (Sep 23) with about 150 world leaders in attendance. Despite that, on the sidelines, the expected meeting between US First Lady Melania Trump and Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska never took place, despite repeated requests from Kyiv.<h2>What happened?</h2>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's wife has reportedly reached out to Melania multiple times to set up a meeting, but the US first lady has decided against a sit-down, according to reports.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/white-house-claims-un-staffers-tried-to-humiliate-trump-with-escalatorgate-at-unga-un-replies-1758682328512">White House claims UN staffers tried to humiliate Trump with 'escalatorgate' at UNGA; UN replies</a>According to the New York Post, Melania Trump’s senior adviser Marc Beckman said Zelenska had reached out “several times,” to arrange a bilateral meeting. “The truth is that Mrs. Zelenskaya has reached out to Melania several times to set up a meeting, but there's no bilateral meeting. There’s nothing formal,” Beckman said. “As our first lady is very polite, she’s going to say hello today, but there’s no sit-down, substantive conversation set, no meeting set,” he added.<h2>Why did Zelenska want to meet Trump?</h2>The Ukrainian first lady had hoped to use the meeting to draw attention to the plight of children allegedly abducted by Russia during the war, an issue central to her international advocacy. On Tuesday, Zelenska told an audience in New York that at the current pace, it would take 50 years to return all the children taken to Russia, and said, “These children cannot await a lifetime”. So far, she said, only 1,625 have been brought back.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/emmanuel-macron-pokes-fun-at-trump-s-nobel-peace-prize-dream-says-you-ll-get-one-when-1758697284585">Emmanuel Macron pokes fun at Trump's Nobel Peace Prize dream, says you'll get one only when...</a>While Melania Trump had earlier signalled openness to Ukrainian children's plight, on the UNGA sidelines, instead of meeting Zelenska, she hosted a reception for world leaders’ spouses. There, she unveiled a new coalition on children’s well-being and technology safety called “Fostering the Future Together.” The initiative, framed as a think tank-style effort, aims to promote education, innovation, and safeguards around AI, robotics and blockchain.Trump’s brief four-minute appearance — in which she urged other first spouses to “safeguard healthy environments for our children” — ended without her greeting counterparts individually. Zelenska, who had been standing at the front of the room, was later seen waiting quietly near an elevator.

Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska's request for a bilateral meeting with US First Lady Melania Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York was reportedly turned down. Here's all we know.

US President Donald Trump's wife, First Lady Melania Trump, as per reports, has rejected Ukrainian First Lady Olena Volodymyrivna Zelenska's request to meet at the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) despite repeated requests. This comes as the United Nations General Assembly's high-level week opened in New York on Tuesday (Sep 23) with about 150 world leaders in attendance. Despite that, on the sidelines, the expected meeting between US First Lady Melania Trump and Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska never took place, despite repeated requests from Kyiv. What happened? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's wife has reportedly reached out to Melania multiple times to set up a meeting, but the US first lady has decided against a sit-down, according to reports. Also read | White House claims UN staffers tried to humiliate Trump with 'escalatorgate' at UNGA; UN replies According to the New York Post, Melania Trump’s senior adviser Marc Beckman said Zelenska had reached out “several times,” to arrange a bilateral meeting. “The truth is that Mrs. Zelenskaya has reached out to Melania several times to set up a meeting, but there's no bilateral meeting. There’s nothing formal,” Beckman said. “As our first lady is very polite, she’s going to say hello today, but there’s no sit-down, substantive conversation set, no meeting set,” he added. Why did Zelenska want to meet Trump? The Ukrainian first lady had hoped to use the meeting to draw attention to the plight of children allegedly abducted by Russia during the war, an issue central to her international advocacy. On Tuesday, Zelenska told an audience in New York that at the current pace, it would take 50 years to return all the children taken to Russia, and said, “These children cannot await a lifetime”. So far, she said, only 1,625 have been brought back. Also read | Emmanuel Macron pokes fun at Trump's Nobel Peace Prize dream, says you'll get one only when... While Melania Trump had earlier signalled openness to Ukrainian children's plight, on the UNGA sidelines, instead of meeting Zelenska, she hosted a reception for world leaders’ spouses. There, she unveiled a new coalition on children’s well-being and technology safety called “Fostering the Future Together.” The initiative, framed as a think tank-style effort, aims to promote education, innovation, and safeguards around AI, robotics and blockchain. Trump’s brief four-minute appearance — in which she urged other first spouses to “safeguard healthy environments for our children” — ended without her greeting counterparts individually. Zelenska, who had been standing at the front of the room, was later seen waiting quietly near an elevator.

Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska's request for a bilateral meeting with US First Lady Melania Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York was reportedly turned down. Here's all we know.

Melania Trump snubs Olena Zelenska at UNGA; ignores Ukrainian first lady’s plea for abducted children

UNGA: U.S. President Donald trump in a combative address delivered just a day before the UN’s major climate summit. Launched a full-throated defense of fossil fuels while dismissing green energy and climate science.


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