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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called for the consolidation of a ceasefire, Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanese territory and the release of Lebanese detainees. The article reports continued Israeli shelling, demolitions and air attacks in southern Lebanon.
Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon have killed people since March 2.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met US media representatives in New York and said Iran would follow its international obligations. He also rejected the idea that Iran seeks a nuclear bomb while diplomatic contacts with the United States continued.
The IAEA estimated that Iran had more than 440 kilograms of uranium enriched to up to 60%.
UN Member States agreed on a declaration addressing rising sea levels, including data sharing, climate finance, coastal livelihoods and international law. The meeting also called for another high-level meeting on the issue before the end of the General Assembly’s 84th session.
António Guterres warned that global sea levels rose in 2024 by almost six millimetres.
Mahmoud Abbas postponed the Palestinian Legislative Council elections planned for November 28 and set joint presidential and legislative elections for September 11, 2027. The PLO cited conditions and Israeli restrictions, while Australia and France urged elections without delay.
The 81st U.N. General Assembly debate concluded after leaders focused on AI, Palestine, the Iran war and global inequality. The gathering included calls for Palestinian sovereignty, Gaza reconstruction proposals and talks involving Iran and the United States.
Heads of state and government expected to speak at the General Assembly
US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet French President Emmanuel Macron in New York while both attend the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting is scheduled for 5:35pm local time.