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Leaders including Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky speak as the UN General Assembly enters its second day.

President Trump described a ‘very good’ meeting between US officials and the Iranian delegation at the United Nations on Tuesday, highlighting diplomatic engagement amid ongoing tensions between the two nations.

Saudi King Salman condemned Houthis as a “terrorist militia” in a rare statement following an attack on Mecca.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns of severe heatwave in London, linking it to climate and energy crises driven by fossil fuels during his address at Climate Action Week.

At least 58 states and territories are affected by anti-personnel mines, according to UN rights chief Volker Türk. The report highlights significant civilian casualties, with approximately 90% of victims in 2024 being civilians, primarily in Myanmar, Syria, and Afghanistan. Recommitment to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty is urged.

Over 1.2 million people in Lebanon are projected to face acute hunger this year, exacerbated by ongoing conflict and economic pressures, according to a UN-backed report from the FAO and WFP. This marks a drastic rise in food insecurity since the war escalated in March.

The ongoing US-Israeli conflict in Iran could force more than 30 million people back into poverty, according to the United Nations. Disruptions from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are impacting fuel and fertiliser supplies, leading to decreased agricultural productivity and heightened global food insecurity.

Explosions were reported on Lavan Island, a key Iranian oil terminal, shortly after a ceasefire agreement between Donald Trump and Iran. Iranian media confirmed multiple blasts at the island and nearby Sirri Island. Further developments are anticipated as investigations proceed.

The United States has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, announced just before Donald Trump’s deadline expired. The ceasefire allows Tehran to temporarily reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, setting the stage for ongoing negotiations.

US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning concerning Iran’s ongoing nuclear activities, declaring that a whole civilisation will die…