United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York (Credit: AFP)
World leaders address the UN General Assembly on peace, security, sustainability
The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly will open its high-level General Debate on Tuesday, September 23.
Under the theme “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights,” heads of state, government leaders, and ministers will meet at UN headquarters in New York to address pressing global challenges.
Over the course of the debate, participants are expected to present solutions aimed at advancing peace, security, and sustainable development in the face of interconnected crises.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres will open the session by delivering his annual report on the organization’s activities, setting the tone for a week of high-level dialogue.
“Tolerance of violations is weakness and failure,” says Amir of Qatar
The Amir criticized those who violate international norms, saying that tolerating such behavior reflects weakness and incapacity. “The perpetrator of violations in international relations considers tolerance a sign of weakness and failure,” he stated.
He condemned a recent attack targeting a meeting of the Hamas negotiating delegation in Doha, describing the incident as a “cowardly assault” on Qatari soil. T
he Amir emphasized that such attacks on a state acting as a peace mediator constitute “state terrorism.”
King: Security will only come when Palestine and Israel come to exist side by side
King: Security will only come when Palestine and Israel come to exist side by side
King: I am proud of the Jordanians
King: I am proud of the Jordanians, especially the women and men in the Jordanian Armed Forces, who work even under fire to provide relief
King: How long will it take for us to recognize that statehood isn't something Palestinians should earn, it is a right
King: How long will it take for us to recognize that statehood isn't something Palestinians should earn, it is a right
King: We've seen flagrant violations in Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia, and most recently Qatar
King: We've seen flagrant violations in Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia, and most recently Qatar
King: How long will we be satisfied with condemnation after condemnation without action.
King: How long will we be satisfied with condemnation after condemnation without action.
King: The United Nations was established 80 years ago, and it was created to learn, not repeat history
King: The United Nations was established 80 years ago, and it was created to learn, not repeat history
King Abdullah: I stand before you once again to address the same issue in the Middle East.
King Abdullah: I stand before you once again to address the same issue in the Middle East.
King Abdullah about to speak in UNGA
King Abdullah about to speak in UNGA
Indonesia offers 20,000 troops as peacekeepers for Gaza at UNGA
Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday offered to deploy at least 20,000 troops to Gaza as peacekeepers, pledging support for any future peace agreement in the war-torn territory.
Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, Prabowo emphasized that Indonesia seeks a peace that demonstrates "might cannot make right."
"We believe in the UN. We will continue to serve where peace needs guardians -- not with just words, but with boots on the ground," he said.
Prabowo added, "If and when the UN Security Council and this great Assembly decide, Indonesia is prepared to deploy 20,000 or even more of our sons and daughters to help secure peace in Gaza."
He also indicated Indonesia’s willingness to send peacekeepers to other conflict zones, including Ukraine, Sudan, and Libya.
The offer comes amid ongoing discussions between the United States and Arab states about a post-war plan for Gaza, which has endured two years of 'Israeli' military operations.
'Israel' has repeatedly demanded the destruction of Hamas, and its current offensive focuses on Gaza City, the territory’s largest urban center. Previous proposals have suggested that foreign powers could assume responsibility for maintaining security in the area.
In recent developments, France and Saudi Arabia backed a General Assembly resolution calling for a temporary international mission to stabilize Gaza as part of a broader ceasefire effort.
Erdogan: Next year's NATO summit will be held in Turkey
Erdogan: Next year's NATO summit will be held in Turkey
Erdogan: We will support the vision of a one and unified Syria, a free Syria is what we want
Erdogan: We will support the vision of a one and unified Syria, a free Syria is what we want
Erdogan: The soil in Gaza is rendered useless for humans to plant
Erdogan: The soil in Gaza is rendered useless for humans to plant
Erdogan: People are not the only targets, animals are targets, water supplies, buildings, homes and schools as well
Erdogan: People are not the only targets, animals are targets, water supplies, buildings, homes, and schools as well
Erdogan: The UN hasn't been able to save its own people in Gaza
Erdogan: The UN hasn't been able to save its own people in Gaza
Erdogan: I deeply regret the absence of the Palestinian President from this UNGA
Erdogan: I deeply regret the absence of the Palestinian President from this UNGA, especially amid the widespread recognition of the Palestinian state
Trump exceeds time, goes off script during UN General Assembly speech
US President Donald Trump departed from his prepared remarks and extended his address well beyond the scheduled time at the United Nations General Assembly.
The allotted time for speakers is 15 minutes, however, he has been speaking for 35 minutes.
Observers noted that, as is often the case when the president of the United States speaks at the UN, time limits are rarely enforced.
Trump: Out of the seven wars I ended, I thought the war in Ukraine would be the easiest because of my friendship with President Putin
Trump: Out of the seven wars I ended, I thought the war in Ukraine would be the easiest because of my friendship with President Putin
Trump: Recognizing the Palestinian state is a reward to Hamas
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he has been personally involved in efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, stressing that the negotiating parties "have to get it done."
During his address, Trump also referenced recent moves by several countries to formally recognize a Palestinian state. He criticized these decisions, calling them "a reward" for Hamas.
"Instead of giving in to Hamas's ransom demands," Trump said, "those who want peace should be united in one message: to release the hostages now."
Trump: I extended a pledge of full cooperation to the Supreme Leader in Iran, in exchange for ceasing their nuclear operations
US President Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday that the world’s gravest threat comes from the most destructive weapons ever created.
He singled out Iran, calling it the leading "sponsor of terror," and warned that the country must not be allowed to develop nuclear capabilities.
Iranian ambassadors were shown listening to Trump’s remarks in the General Assembly chamber, showing no visible reaction.
Trump also recounted a recent US military action targeting Iran’s nuclear program. "We did something that for 22 years people wanted to do," he said, referring to bombs dropped on a key Iranian nuclear facility earlier this year.
