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Dutton ‘diminishes’ Australia on world stage by vowing to abolish First Nations ambassador, Wong says

It comes as the opposition leader says Gooreng Gooreng man Justin Mohamed is being flown around the world ‘doing I don’t know what’

The Guardian - AU

Unversed in UNGA? Stumped by SDGs? Here's a handy glossary of UN General Assembly meeting lingo

The U.N. General Assembly’s yearly meeting of world leaders is here

The Independent UK

Biden calls for end to Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan conflicts in farewell speech to UN General Assembly

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday called for an end to the conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan as he delivered the final address to the UN General Assembly of his career. UN Secretary-General Guterres, in his opening remarks earlier on Tuesday, warned that impunity, inequality and uncertainty are deepening…

France 24

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As Israel's fight with Hezbollah heats up, people of Gaza fear being forgotten

As fighting between Israel and Hezbollah escalates, Palestinians in Gaza are fearful their plight is being overlooked by the international community

The Independent UK

The world is facing an antibiotic emergency: a data-led plan of action is needed now

Global leaders are meeting to address the threat posed by antimicrobial resistance – millions will die unless solutions are found, says Dame Sally Davies, the UK government’s special envoy on AMR

The Guardian - UK

Australia defends Afghan women after brutal crackdown

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has expressed Australia's solidarity with Afghan women after the brutal Taliban regime banned them from speaking in public.

AAP

Ukraine war briefing: War with Russia ‘closer to the end’ than many believe, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian president also says Putin is ‘afraid’ of Kyiv’s Kursk offensive. What we know on day 944

The Guardian - AU

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Low-lying Pacific islands pin hopes on UN meeting as sea rise threatens survival

UN general assembly to hold special session this week as experts say rises already locked in by climate change mean disappearance of many atolls

The Guardian - AU

Biden administration designates UAE ‘major defence partner’ in rare move

US-UAE boost military cooperation as Middle East tensions over war in Gaza surge and despite friction over Sudan war.

Al Jazeera

What to know from the UN: Leaders speak of emerging threats, hints of war as big meeting nears

The security cordons are up. The streets are ready to be sealed off. Aircraft from myriad nations are landing in New York.

The Independent UK

Kerry gives scathing rating on climate action: ‘Is there a letter underneath Z?’

Former secretary of state accuses oil and gas companies of ‘business as usual’ at major climate summit in New York

The Guardian - US

In Slick, Royce Kurmelovs exposes just how long, and hard, the fossil fuel industry has worked to advance its interests

If Australia was a small developing country, then the ability of the oil and gas industry to exploit our political system, and in turn our natural resources, would make perfect sense. Most people have read stories of multinational companies bending the domestic policies of developing countries to suit the interests…

The Conversation

At COP16, Colombia Seeks To Lead By Example On Biodiversity

As one of the world's most biodiverse countries, Colombia is determined to lead by example when it hosts an upcoming UN summit to save nature, Environment Minister Susana Muhamad told AFP on Monday.

International Business Times

Thousands Flee Southern Lebanon Amid Israeli Bombardment

Thousands flee Israeli bombardment in southern Lebanon, with volunteers providing aid. U.N. allocates emergency funding.

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Israel Urges UN To Condemn Hezbollah Attack On Haifa

Israel urges UN condemnation of Hezbollah attack on Haifa amid rising tensions. US response uncertain.

The Independent UK

Thousands flee southern Lebanon in search of safety and shelter

Thousands of people are fleeing south Lebanon as Israel carries out its deadliest bombardment in the country since its war with Hezbollah in 2006

Al Jazeera

UN officials say ‘atrocities must end’ in Gaza as Israeli raids kill dozens

Heads of UN agencies say they cannot do their jobs ‘in the face of overwhelming need and ongoing violence’.

The Guardian - US

UN general assembly to open amid fears of all-out war in Middle East

Diplomats trying to prevent escalation in Israel-Hezbollah conflict amid bombing campaign in Lebanon

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As Wars Rage, UN's Critics Say Global Body Is Failing Its Mission

As wars rage worldwide, with civilian casualties a daily occurrence, critics of the United Nations say the body is failing at its most basic job, while experts warn the organization is being scapegoated for things that are beyond its control.

The Guardian - UK

Iranian president accuses Israel of seeking wider conflict

On US visit, Masoud Pezeshkian says ‘there is no winner in warfare’ and also says Iran ready to reopen nuclear talks

The Guardian - UK

Elon Musk to present Atlantic Council global citizen award to Giorgia Meloni

Choice of recipient and presenter causes anger at council as Italy’s far-right PM renews links with Trump allies

AAP

Palestine welcomes New Zealand support at UN

New Zealand's support for Palestine within a United Nations vote has exposed a rift within the right wing coalition government.

The Guardian - UK

It is not hypocritical for Azerbaijan to call for a global truce at Cop29

Letter: Elin Suleymanov, Azerbaijan’s ambassador to the UK, responds to accusations of its move being a cynical PR stunt

Top News

UN Warns Of Escalating Violence Between Israel And Hezbollah

UN expresses concern over escalating Israel-Hezbollah violence, urging for peaceful resolution to prevent harm and broader crisis.

The Conversation

UN security council: African countries face hurdles and dangers in getting permanent seats

There is growing global consensus among the members of the United Nations that the UN security council, responsible for maintaining international peace and security, requires reform or restructuring to reflect the current balance of forces, and to improve its working methods and ability to do its work.

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