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“We are living through the most destructive arms race”: Zelenskyy

At the UN General Assembly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of a "new age of warfare" driven by cheap drones and AI. He urged urgent global rules on AI weapons, cautioning that without real security guarantees, the world faces the "most destructive arms race in human history."

2025-09-24T16:09:45.372063+00:00 IST

"Europe cannot afford to lose Moldova too," says Zelenskyy at UNGA

"Russia's trying to do to Moldova what Iran once did to Lebanon and the global response again, not enough. We have already lost Georgia in Europe... and for many, many years, Belarus has also been moving toward dependence on Russia. Europe cannot afford to lose Moldova too," he said at the UN General Assembly.

2025-09-24T16:02:51.798920+00:00 IST

At UNGA, Zelenskyy says “weapons decide who survives”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaking at the UN General Assembly, questioned the body's effectiveness, saying conflicts like Gaza, Syria, and Ukraine show its failures. He stressed that "weapons decide who survives," voicing frustration over US aid delays, and criticised Russia's veto power in the Security Council. "International law doesn't work fully, unless you have powerful friends who are truly willing to stand up for it," he added.

2025-09-24T15:22:28.468303+00:00 IST

World leaders gather for second day of UNGA 80th session

World leaders gathered in New York for Day 2 of the UN General Assembly. Speakers include Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian, Argentina's Javier Milei, and Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa.

2025-09-24T14:00:11.342663+00:00 IST

Protesters rally outside UN in New York against Iran’s government

The demonstrations came a day after the General Assembly session opened on Tuesday, as world leaders convened at the UN Headquarters in New York. Protesters staged anti-Iran rallies, voicing dissent against the government.

2025-09-24T13:26:22.008020+00:00 IST

Turkey President rakes up Kashmir at UNGA session

Erdogan said that the Kashmir issue should be stopped on the basis of UN resolutions.

2025-09-24T09:35:23.328035+00:00 IST

"US just endorsed Milei for President," Trump says

In a post on X, The White House said, "US President Donald Trump with Argentinian President Javier Milei: He's done a fantastic job!"

2025-09-24T08:53:20.311343+00:00 IST

EU aims to end Russian oil, gas imports by year-end: Ursula

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced an accelerated timeline to completely phase out Russian oil and gas imports to the European Union by the end of 2025, emphasising the urgency to cut off funding for Russia's war efforts in Ukraine.

2025-09-24T08:27:41.093132+00:00 IST

Trump believes Ukraine will be back to its "original form"

US President Donald Trump expressed strong optimism about Ukraine reclaiming its pre-war borders from Russia with robust support from the European Union and NATO, following his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

2025-09-24T07:39:19.833577+00:00 IST

Trump meets UN chief Guterres, reaffirms support for UN’s peace

US President Donald Trump met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, with both leaders emphasising the critical role of the UN in fostering global peace.

2025-09-24T06:31:06.182211+00:00 IST

India, US firms concerned over talent shortage amid H1B fee hike

Executive Director of the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) America, Dhruva Jaishankar, on Tuesday (local time) said that both Indian and US-based companies have expressed concern over the availability of sufficient skilled talent for their jobs in the wake of recent hikes in H-1B visa fees by the Trump Administration.

2025-09-24T05:21:30.663102+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with global leaders on bilateral

In a series of posts, the External Affairs Minister also shared updates on his productive diplomatic engagements with key foreign ministers on the UNGA sidelines.

2025-09-24T05:03:28.535045+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy says, India "mostly" with Ukraine on Kyiv's conflict wi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed cautious optimism in India's support for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia, stating that India is "mostly" aligned with Kyiv's position, while acknowledging New Delhi's position on energy-related complexities.

2025-09-24T04:06:54.355199+00:00 IST

"Rights of developing countries under challenge," EAM

Jaishankar said that these challenges have come to being as aftershocks of the Covid pandemic, Gaza and Ukraine crisis, and several other factors.

2025-09-24T03:23:15.746412+00:00 IST

"I'm waiting in the street": Macron calls up Trump

Macron, who was en route from the UN headquarters to a meeting at the French Embassy, was halted by NY police because the street had been closed off for the motorcade of US President Donald Trump, France 24 reported.

2025-09-24T03:21:48.497926+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed meets Solomon Islands Prime Minister in NY

Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Jeremiah Maenele, Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.

2025-09-24T01:44:06.127200+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar hosts Global South meeting

The meeting centred around key global issues, including climate justice, digital technology, and the urgent need for multilateral reforms. The initiative comes amid growing consensus among developing nations on the importance of shaping global discourse to better reflect their priorities.

2025-09-24T01:43:40.292002+00:00 IST

PM Modi vocal about ending Ukraine conflict: Dhruva

Dhruva Jaishankar, Executive Director of the Observer Research Foundation America, has refuted US President Donald Trump's claims that India is funding the Russia-Ukraine war through its continued purchase of Russian oil. He emphasised that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been one of the most vocal leaders calling for an end to the conflict.

2025-09-24T01:29:14.645615+00:00 IST

Trump calls Gaza meeting "Very Successful" in New York for 80th s

Speaking to reporters after departing the United Nations headquarters in New York during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Trump said, "We had a very good meeting concerning Gaza. It was a very successful meeting with all the big players, except for Israel. But that's going to be next."

2025-09-24T01:02:27.045391+00:00 IST

Leaders arrive for UNGA 80th session debate

The 80th UNGA session began on September 9 in New York, drawing global leaders to discuss pressing international challenges. The high-level general debate started on September 23, with more than 150 Heads of State and Government expected to deliver speeches by the conclusion of the debate on September 29.

2025-09-23T23:20:30.090417+00:00 IST

Trump calls China, India ‘primary funders’ of Ukraine war at UNGA

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused China and India of being the "primary funders" of the Ukraine war through their continued purchase of Russian oil during his address at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

2025-09-23T22:55:55.187745+00:00 IST