As dozens of counties join Israel-led boycott of event, United Nations pledges to up efforts to combat racism around the world, while steering clear of Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Abdullah II says only a two-state solution can provide genuine security for both sides; Saudi monarch Salman also backs preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons

Israel leads boycott of event marking 20 years since summit on racism, which Foreign Ministry calls the 'worst international manifestation of antisemitism since WWII'

In UN speech, Turkish president condemns Jewish state's 'violations' in Jerusalem, calls for 2-state solution; also vows to ratify Paris Agreement on climate change

Afghan rulers say they should be given the platform; Afghanistan scheduled to give the last speech on the final day of the high-level meeting on Sept. 27

Israeli envoy has hailed record number of countries set to shun Wednesday's marking of 20th anniversary of anti-racism conference after past antisemitism

Marcelo Quiroga photographed this week alongside unvaccinated Brazilian president Bolsonaro, who addressed General Assembly on Tuesday

US president reiterates willingness to return to 2015 deal limiting Iranian nuclear program if Tehran returns to compliance; says 'we're a long way' from 2-state solution

Brazilian president apparently falls foul of city's COVID indoor dining rules; entry to UN HQ for General Assembly will run on an honor system with no proof of inoculation needed

US president has already encountered controversy with allies over Afghan withdrawal, COVID policies, and now a submarine deal that has riled France