Canada pledges 100 million Canadian dollars ($71m) for Palestinians as UK and France urge action on Israeli settlements.

UNGA 2026 LIVE: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will address UNGA today, outlining Tehran’s position on the West Asia conflict, just a day after Trump warned he could “annihilate” Iran if no peace deal is reached. UNGA 2026 LIVE: Iranian ...

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged $100 million in assistance for Palestine on Tuesday, including $80 million in humanitarian aid and $20 million for peace and security efforts while acknowledging the plight also suffered by many Israelis due to Hamas.

The United Nations General Assembly event is underway in New York, with delegations from around the world meeting to give speeches and hold meetings.

Heads of state and government are converging on New York City as the UN General Assembly (UNGA) kicks off annual high-level meetings.

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman exchanged greetings with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Dr Khalilur, who is currently serving as the UNGA President, disclosed the interaction in a post on his official Facebook page today (23 September).

Uganda’s Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi faces UN questions over LGBTQ healthcare access, defending anti-homosexuality laws as rooted in African culture today.