FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 40 - Caught on Camera

Andy Burnham to tell United Nations that UK is not ‘on the slide’

He will address the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday after his first face-to-face talks with US President Donald Trump.

Evening Standard · Sep 22

Burnham to tell United Nations that UK is not ‘on the slide’ after decade of Brexit turbulence

Burnham will address the UN General Assembly on Tuesday after holding talks with US president Donald Trump

The Independent UK · Sep 22

World leaders gather at UN as wars, AI and climate change dominate agenda

World leaders are gathering in New York on Tuesday for the start of the United Nations General Assembly's annual high-level debate, with wars, climate change, economic pressures and growing concern over artificial intelligence set to dominate a packed week of diplomacy.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 22

Climate Week talks balance hope for clean energy against uncertainty over AI

Global leaders are meeting to address Earth's worsening health and climate change impacts. A renewable energy boom offers hope, while artificial intelligence presents new challenges. Fossil fuel price surges from global conflicts are accelerating the shift to cleaner energy sources. Scientists warn that seven planetary boundaries have already been breached…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Middle East live: Trump says envoys Witkoff, Kushner met with mediators on potential Iran deal

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said ‌special envoys ‌Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner had met ‌with mediators on a possible deal to end the US war against Iran. Trump earlier threatened to "annihilate the Islamic Republic" if Tehran didn’t reach a peace deal with Washington in his UN General…

France 24 · Sep 22

Macron says France, US to 'act together' to ease energy market tensions, protect Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron said France and the US have agreed to work together to ease energy-market tensions, protect critical infrastructure in West Asia and ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. His remarks came as Iranian officials arrived in New York for the UN General Assembly amid…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

EAM Jaishankar discusses regional, global issues with foreign counterparts on margins of UNGA session

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held bilateral meetings with French, Ecuadorian, Slovak and Hungarian counterparts on the margins of the UN General Assembly session in New York, discussing regional and global issues including the Ukraine and Gulf crises, economic ties, multilateral cooperation and UN Security Council reform.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

UN AI experts warn against 'apocalyptic' rhetoric on risks

Several experts on a United Nations artificial intelligence committee warned Monday against the apocalyptic rhetoric used by some professionals in the sector regarding AI risks. Yoshua Bengio, considered one of the fathers of AI and also a co-chair of the panel, said it was important to distinguish between what scientists…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

India gets backing from 4 European nations for permanent UN seat; Jaishankar hails ‘historic’ meet

Slovakia voiced support for India's permanent United Nations Security Council membership. This backing came during a significant Visegrad Group plus India meeting. India and the V4 nations agreed to enhance their political and economic ties. They also committed to strengthening cooperation in technology and defense sectors. Regular ministerial meetings and…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Ukraine war briefing: Sanctions must continue, EU’s top diplomat stresses, as Russian attacks kill five

Kaja Kallas says sanctions vital as bloc scrambles to reach deal on extension; UN sounds warning for civilians on both sides of war as winter approaches. What we know on day 1,672

The Guardian - AU · Sep 22