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Mike Huckabee speaks as Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump looks at him during a campaign event at the Drexelbrook Catering and Event Center, in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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What have Trump administration nominees said about Israel and its conflicts?

In the closing weeks of the 2024 United States presidential campaign, former President Donald Trump reached out to Arab American and Muslim voters who were upset by the nation’s backing of Israel‘s military actions in Gaza and Lebanon. Trump made a stop in Dearborn, Michigan, often referred to as the “capital” of Arab America, where he addressed Lebanese Americans concerned about their relatives abroad. “During … Continue reading What have Trump administration nominees said about Israel and its conflicts?

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Wang emphasizes China’s position as a mediator and advocates for a ceasefire in the Middle East

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi aimed to enhance his nation’s image as a global peacemaker during the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday. He called for an end to hostilities in the Middle East and highlighted Beijing’s diplomatic initiatives regarding Russia’s conflict in Ukraine. Wang’s remarks followed Israel’s airstrike in Beirut that killed the leader of Hezbollah, an Iran-aligned group, escalating concerns about a broader … Continue reading Wang emphasizes China’s position as a mediator and advocates for a ceasefire in the Middle East

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York
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Russia’s Lavrov warns the West against seeking a ‘fight to victory’ with a nuclear power

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov addressed the United Nations on Saturday, emphasizing the futility of disregarding alternatives to Ukraine’s peace proposals. He cautioned Western nations about the risks associated with attempting to “achieve victory against a nuclear power,” referring to Russia. During his speech at the U.N. General Assembly, Lavrov criticized those who support Ukraine’s peace initiative. Following Russia‘s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, … Continue reading Russia’s Lavrov warns the West against seeking a ‘fight to victory’ with a nuclear power

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York
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Netanyahu tells UN that Israel engaged in a battle for survival

Israel is pursuing peace while simultaneously defending itself against what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as “savage enemies” intent on its destruction, during a significant address to the United Nations on Friday. “My nation is engaged in a battle for survival,” Netanyahu stated at the U.N. General Assembly. “We are compelled to protect ourselves from these brutal assailants. Our adversaries aim not only to obliterate … Continue reading Netanyahu tells UN that Israel engaged in a battle for survival

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Abbas urges UN to intervene and stop Gaza conflict

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called on the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday to intervene and halt the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Hamas militants. He emphasized that Israel has nearly obliterated Gaza, rendering it uninhabitable. “This insanity must end. The entire world bears responsibility for the plight of our people,” he stated to the assembly of 193 member nations. The conflict … Continue reading Abbas urges UN to intervene and stop Gaza conflict

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Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze addresses the "Summit of the Future" in the General Assembly hall at United Nations headquarters in New York City.
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US withdraws Georgian PM’s invitation to Biden’s UN reception

The United States has rescinded an invitation extended to Georgia’s prime minister for a reception with world leaders hosted by President Joe Biden during this week’s U.N. General Assembly, according to a U.S. official. This decision marks a significant downturn in a previously strong relationship. The official informed Reuters that the invitation to Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has been withdrawn, and all meetings with the … Continue reading US withdraws Georgian PM’s invitation to Biden’s UN reception

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Zelenskiy dismissed initiatives by China and Brazil aimed at resolving Ukraine conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday dismissed the initiatives put forth by China and Brazil aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine, questioning their motives for proposing alternatives to his established peace plan. He cautioned, “You will not enhance your influence at the expense of Ukraine.” Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022. Nine months later, Zelenskiy introduced a 10-point peace initiative designed to … Continue reading Zelenskiy dismissed initiatives by China and Brazil aimed at resolving Ukraine conflict

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President Joe Biden speaks during the United Nations General Assembly
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Biden says some things are more important than staying in power

President Joe Biden addressed the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, emphasizing that “some things are more important than staying in power,” as he made a final appeal for the values of democracy to the assembly of global leaders. In the concluding moments of his last address to the UNGA, Biden reflected on his choice to withdraw from his reelection campaign earlier this summer. “Serving as … Continue reading Biden says some things are more important than staying in power

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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrives for the United Nations General Assembly
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Pakistan’s PM says ‘burning issue of Gaza’ is main priority at the UN

World leaders are not only expressing their opinions from the prominent podium today; significant discussions are also taking place on the sidelines in New York. While waiting for an elevator at the UN headquarters, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke to CNN, highlighting that one of his key focuses this week is “the urgent issue of Gaza and the ongoing genocide there.” “The international community … Continue reading Pakistan’s PM says ‘burning issue of Gaza’ is main priority at the UN

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Erdogan says principles of UN and Western values are deteriorating in Gaza

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan stated on Tuesday that the principles of the United Nations and the values upheld by the Western world are deteriorating in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict, urging for an “alliance of humanity” to intervene against Israel. During his address at the United Nations General Assembly, Erdogan expressed strong condemnation of Israel’s military actions in the Gaza Strip and criticized Western nations … Continue reading Erdogan says principles of UN and Western values are deteriorating in Gaza

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