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The Week Ahead (Sept. 21-27): U.N. Debate Opens, SpaceX Targets Orbital Starship Flight

2026 World New-Energy Vehicle Congress convenes in Haikou, APEC labor and employment ministers will meet in Nanjing

Caixin Global · Sep 18

US approves visas for top Iranian leaders to attend UN high-level meeting even with sides at war

The United States approved visas for Iran's core delegation to attend the UN General Assembly. This includes President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The delegation faces travel restrictions and prohibitions on certain purchases. This decision comes amid a protracted conflict and sanctions against Iran. The US also denied…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

US approves visas for Iranian leaders to attend UN meeting despite war stalemate

The decision on the Iranian visas was announced a day after the State Department denied visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his delegation

The Independent UK · Sep 17

France apologises for diplomatic spat with US to lift block on new ambassador to Washington

The French UN mission said it regretted an online post criticising a US vote at the UN General Assembly in a move that should clear the way for the new French ambassador Aurélien Lechevallier to take up his post in Washington.

France 24 · Sep 13

France apologizes for UN diplomatic spat with Washington

France's UN mission regretted an online post criticizing the United States' vote. This statement resolved a dispute which had delayed the French ambassador's appointment. The United States appreciated France's clarification regarding their differing UN General Assembly positions. Public differences on one vote did not affect their historical alliance and cooperation.…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

Congress objects to UN map depiction of Arunachal Pradesh

The Congress party in Arunachal Pradesh has raised strong objections regarding a United Nations map that designates the state as disputed territory. They firmly declare Arunachal Pradesh as an essential part of India, insisting that its sovereignty is inviolable. India's government echoes this sentiment, denouncing any misrepresentation of its borders.

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Netanyahu heads to UN as New York mayor Zohran Mamdani calls for his arrest

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will attend the UN gathering this month. New York's mayor urged his arrest, which the envoy called political maneuvering. Netanyahu faces an ICC arrest warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza. He will address the UN General Assembly during Jewish holidays and an election. Protests…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

EAM S Jaishankar to address annual high-level UNGA session on September 26

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will address the UN General Assembly on September twenty-sixth. The eighty-first session of the UN General Assembly begins on September eighth. World leaders will address the organization during the General Debate from September twenty-second to twenty-eighth. This session occurs amid ongoing global geopolitical conflicts and…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

Andy Burnham Heads for First Trump Meeting With North Sea Oil in Focus

British PM Andy Burnham may meet US President Trump in New York, discussing Ukraine, North Sea oil, and international security. The meeting coincides with the UN General Assembly.

International Business Times UK · Aug 27

3 Strategic Thinking Lessons From Field Marshal Manekshaw for Career and Crisis Decisions

Say No When You Mean No, And Mean It PreciselyWhen Prime Minister Indira Gandhi asked Manekshaw in April 1971 whether the Indian Army was ready to move into East Pakistan, he said no. Not a diplomatic hedge. Not a promise to try. He listed, in the room, the specific reasons…

Times Life · Aug 9