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      Adla Massoud is The National’s New York and United Nations correspondent, where she reports on diplomacy, politics and the Middle East’s shifting conflicts. Also a documentary filmmaker, she was recognised in 2022 by the Arab Film and Media Institute as one of six “Rising Arab Women in Filmmaking.”
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      Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the 80th session of the UN General Assembly via video. AP
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      USSeptember 25, 2025
      President of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council Rashad Al Alimi addresses the UN General Assembly in New York. Reuters
      Yemeni council chief says Houthi rebels are 'armed to the teeth' with Iranian weapons

      Rashad Al Alimi tells UN General Assembly his country ‘must not be left to fall prey to blackmail and terrorism’

      NewsSeptember 25, 2025
      Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara addresses the General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York. AFP
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      Al Shara declares Syria’s return to the global stage from New York

      Many Syrians wore the flag in the US city and organised street dances, but the landmark trip isn’t all roses

      USSeptember 24, 2025
      Displaced children raise a Palestinian flag among the rubble of a destroyed building in Al Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza. AFP
      Generation of Palestinian children at risk, UN gathering hears

      Many young people are struggling with life-changing injuries and loss of loved ones

      USSeptember 24, 2025
      Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara told the Middle East Institute in New York that his country's sovereignty must be protected by a deal with Israel. Reuters
      Syria’s Al Shara warns of regional turmoil without Israel security deal

      President accuses Israel of exploiting Syria’s moment of fragility to stage military attacks

      USSeptember 24, 2025
      UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres addresses a Security Council meeting on September 23. AP Photo
      UN says international law is being flouted in Palestinian territories

      Antonio Guterres says violence is spreading from Gaza into occupied West Bank and beyond

      USSeptember 23, 2025
      Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi signed an agreement with the IAEA to resume inspections at Iran’s nuclear sites. September 9, 2025. Cairo, Egypt. Getty Images
      Iran and EU powers hold nuclear talks in bid to avoid return of UN sanctions

      Foreign ministers of Iran, Britain, France and Germany will meet on the sidelines of the UNGA as deadline looms

      MENASeptember 23, 2025
      U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
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      Trump lambasts friend and foe alike in UN address

      US President goads Iran and says Palestinian statehood recognition rewards Hamas

      USSeptember 23, 2025
      Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and French President Emmanuel Macron at the two-state solution conference at UN headquarters, New York, on September 22. AP Photo
      'It's time for peace': France hopes to pressure Israel as it leads Palestinian state recognitions

      French President balances empathy for Israel with understanding of Palestinian nationalism

      USSeptember 22, 2025
      Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara and retired Gen David Petraeus speak onstage during the 2025 Concordia Annual Summit. Getty Images / AFP
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      Syria's Al Shara calls for new chapter in US ties as he meets former battlefield foe

      Discussion with retired US Gen David Petraeus highlights rebel insurgent commander's evolution into US ally

      USSeptember 22, 2025
      Mohamed Abushahab, the UAE's Permanent Representative to the UN, speaking at a Security Council briefing. Photo: Wam
      Interview'Opportunity not to be squandered': UAE ambassador outlines priorities for UNGA

      UAE's envoy to the UN tells The National it is 'a very important moment' for world body

      USSeptember 21, 2025
      At least nine countries have said they will recognise Palestinian statehood at this year's UN General Assembly.
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      UN General Assembly condemns US decision to ban Palestinian leaders from attending summit

      Washington last month revoked visas for about 80 Palestinian officials, accusing Palestinian leadership of undermining peace efforts

      USSeptember 19, 2025
      Mike Waltz has vowed 'to make the UN great again' after accusing it of bloated bureaucracy, anti-American bias and inefficiencies in conflict prevention. Reuters
      Mike Waltz confirmed as US ambassador to the UN

      Confirmation comes before UN General Assembly meeting next week

      USSeptember 19, 2025
      UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres leaves the podium after addressing the 77th session of the General Assembly in September 2022. AP
      How Trump has thrown the race for the next UN Secretary General wide open

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      USSeptember 19, 2025
      The return of sanctions will further isolate Iran as it grapples with mounting economic strain and political unrest. EPA
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      UN Security Council votes to reimpose 'snapback' sanctions on Iran

      Sanctions will resume on September 27, barring diplomatic breakthrough at next week's UN General Assembly

      USSeptember 19, 2025
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