Türkiye championed dialogue over conflict at UN: Fidan

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Türkiye championed dialogue over conflict and diplomacy over crisis during the UN General Assembly's high-level week in New York, holding more than 40 bilateral and multilateral meetings where Palestine remained a central issue on Ankara's diplomatic agenda.

Turkish foreign minister meets UN General Assembly president in New York

Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks with Khalilur Rahman, president of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, in New York on Saturday, the Foreign Ministry announced on social media, though no details regarding the substance of the meeting were immediately disclosed.

Indonesia says Palestine 'test of conscience' for multilateral system

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono told the UN General Assembly on Saturday that the Palestine question remains a 'test of our conscience,' calling for sovereignty to be respected and warning that the multilateral system must prove it can defend the principles it was created to uphold.

Netanyahu attacks opposition leaders over unity agreement

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked five opposition leaders on Saturday after they agreed to coordinate their campaigns ahead of next month's Knesset election, claiming the united front would seek to form a government with Arab parties in a bid to unseat his right-wing coalition.

Ukrainian, German FMs discuss pressure on Russia ahead of winter

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said he and German counterpart Johann Wadephul discussed ways to increase pressure on Moscow and boost Kyiv's resilience ahead of winter, following Berlin's first talks with Russia since the 2022 invasion.

Netanyahu UN speech draws backlash from Türkiye, Qatar

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used the UN General Assembly podium last week to attack governments and public figures including Türkiye and Qatar, drawing swift rebuttals from Ankara and Doha which accused him of deflecting attention from the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.

Oman vows to safeguard Hormuz, urges Iran-US settlement

Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi told the UN General Assembly that Muscat will continue safeguarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz while urging Tehran and Washington to pursue a lasting political settlement to resolve their disputes, restore regional stability and end the disruption of global energy markets.

Israel seals occupied West Bank for weeklong Sukkot closure

The Israeli authorities announced on Sunday a comprehensive closure of the occupied West Bank that will remain in effect until Oct. 3, citing the Jewish holiday of Sukkot as they tighten military restrictions and limit Palestinian access to holy sites.

Sudan won't yield to 'pressure or blackmail' after US withholds Burhan's UN visa

Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said Sudan would not respond to "pressure or blackmail" after Washington blocked his travel to the UN General Assembly, as Antonio Guterres raised concerns over the visa denial and Khartoum rejected US claims about its legitimacy.

Mauritius denies Israeli flight landing over 'political considerations'

Israeli tour operator Spirit World Productions said Mauritian authorities refused landing clearance for a scheduled Air Seychelles flight from Israel on Saturday, forcing its cancellation after the company was informed the decision stemmed from unspecified political and diplomatic considerations.

Russian Foreign Minister says Moscow committed to Ukraine peace talks, denies stalling

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow remains committed to holding peace talks with Ukraine, rejecting Western claims that the Kremlin is avoiding negotiations while emphasizing that Russia maintains regular diplomatic channels with Washington and stands ready to revive previous summit understandings.

No lasting peace without Palestinian justice, Brunei tells UN

Brunei's Foreign Minister Prince Abdul Mateen told the 81st UN General Assembly that lasting peace requires justice for Palestinians, describing the conflict as a defining test of the organization's credibility and the equal application of international law.

India at UN presses for two-state solution in Middle East

Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar told the UN General Assembly that a durable peace in the Middle East requires a two-state solution, as New Delhi reiterated its support for humanitarian assistance to Palestinians amid ongoing regional violence.

Israeli opposition agrees coordination pact to replace Netanyahu

Five Israeli opposition party leaders agreed Saturday to coordinate their election campaigns ahead of the Oct. 27 vote, pledging to avoid mutual attacks as they seek to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government and form an alternative coalition, according to local media reports.

Moldovan PM accuses Russia of repeated airspace violations at UN

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan on Saturday accused Russia of repeatedly violating his country's airspace with drones, warning the UN General Assembly that such breaches must not become normalized as Chișinău deepens EU integration and security ties with Washington.

Lavrov meets German FM in first talks since Ukraine war began

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with his German counterpart Johann Wadephul on Saturday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, marking the first encounter between the two nations' top diplomats since the conflict in Ukraine began in February 2022.

Saudi FM urges global cooperation to protect navigation at UN

Prince Faisal bin Farhan told the UN General Assembly on Saturday that protecting international navigation requires serious global cooperation, warning that regional security arrangements must be comprehensive while voicing support for de-escalation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan.

Lavrov says Europe doing 'everything it can' to block Ukraine peace

Lavrov told the UN General Assembly on Saturday that European nations are systematically undermining prospects for a negotiated settlement to the war, accusing Western powers of flooding Ukraine with weapons and vowing that Russia would achieve its military objectives despite efforts to inflict strategic defeat on Moscow.

Türkiye outlines COP31 preparations, priorities for Antalya summit

Deputy ministers on Friday detailed organizational preparations and ten priority areas for the UN Climate Change Conference in Antalya, saying the COP31 presidency is working to ensure Turkish hospitality facilitates ambitious climate negotiations when world leaders gather in November.

Türkiye's Fidan meets Iranian counterpart Araghchi at UN

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, according to diplomatic sources, though no further details were disclosed regarding the substance of Friday's meeting.

Fidan meets Venezuelan, Salvadoran, Guinea-Bissau counterparts in New York

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held separate meetings with his Venezuelan, Salvadoran and Guinea-Bissau counterparts in New York on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly, where he also signed a double taxation agreement with El Salvador and attended a multilateralism event at the Turkish House.

Netanyahu failed to relay UAE warning on Hamas attack: NYT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to relay a warning from United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan regarding a possible major Hamas attack to his security establishment before October 7, 2023, according to a New York Times report citing multiple former senior officials and meeting minutes.

Fidan meets Turkic ministers in New York ahead of Ankara summit

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Organization of Turkic States counterparts in New York on Friday to finalize preparations for the upcoming Ankara summit, where Türkiye is set to assume the rotating chairmanship while emphasizing the need for closer coordination among member states.

Russian, Azerbaijani officials review trade, energy cooperation in Baku

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak met with his Azerbaijani counterpart Shahin Mustafayev in Baku on Saturday to review trade, energy and transport cooperation, extending an invitation for Azerbaijani officials to participate in the Russian Energy Week forum scheduled for October 2026.

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