At the 80th UN General Assembly, US President Donald Trump stunned delegates by declaring he had ended seven “unendable” wars in just seven months.
He listed conflicts he claims to have resolved: Israel–Iran, India–Pakistan, Rwanda–DR Congo, Thailand–Cambodia, Armenia–Azerbaijan, Egypt–Ethiopia, and Serbia–Kosovo.
Zelensky: Ties With Trump ‘Better Than Before’ Amid Ukraine War 🇺🇦
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was surprised by Donald Trump’s change of stance on the Russia-Ukraine war, noting their ties are now stronger.
Zelensky credited regular phone calls and meetings, adding that Putin’s repeated lies to Trump reshaped Kyiv-Washington relations. He stressed that intelligence sharing with the US has become more aligned, boosting Ukraine’s defense posture.
Japan PM Demands UN Security Council Reform at UNGA 🇯🇵
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba used his UNGA speech to push for UN Security Council reforms, citing the Russia-Ukraine war as proof of its failures.
He questioned whether the UN can remain effective when veto powers block decisions in times of crisis. Ishiba said expansion of the Council would give it greater legitimacy and make it more effective against global challenges.
Khamenei REJECTS Talks with U.S. on Nukes ❌ | Calls It a ‘Dead End’
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ruled out direct talks with the United States on Tehran’s nuclear programme, calling negotiations with Washington “a sheer dead end.” His remarks came as world leaders convene for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). In a recorded message, Khamenei said Iran would never “surrender to pressure” on uranium enrichment, while reiterating Tehran’s long-standing stance that it does not seek nuclear weapons.
Trump Says NATO Should Shoot Down Russian Jets
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he believes NATO members should shoot down Russian aircraft if they violate their airspace. Asked during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the UNGA, Trump answered: “Yes, I do.” However, he stopped short of confirming US participation in such actions, saying it would “depend on the circumstance,” while stressing Washington remains “very strong toward NATO.”
