Al Jazeera: UN General Assembly 2018: All the latest updates
US President Donald Trump chairs UN Security Council meeting on weapons of mass destruction.
World leaders are in New York City to take part in the General Debate's second day of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
The Iran nuclear deal, a response to the Rohingya crisis, and the future of the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) are some of the issues expected to take centre stage.
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MIDDLE EAST
US-Iran: Trump chairs key UN Security Council session.
Trump pledges new Middle East peace plan within months.
Syria says new air defences will make Israel think twice.
Civilian deaths in Yemen up by 164 percent: report.
EU, China and Russia in move to sidestep US sanctions on Iran.
Turkey will continue buying gas from Iran despite US sanctions – Erdogan.
Bolton warns Iran of 'hell to pay' if U.S. citizens harmed.
Palestinian refugee students strike against US cuts to UN agency.
Baghdad University makes global ranking.
ASIA
Trump tells UN that Kim wants peace but presses sanctions.
Trump says to announce details of second meeting with North Korea's Kim.
North Korea again calls for Japan's apology for 'past sin'.
Japan's Shinzo Abe open to meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
Hundreds pay tribute to Vietnam president at state funeral.
Trade conflicts to dampen growth in Asia.
India PM Modi faces corruption allegations.
Malaysia's former prime minister Najib Razak is 'living in a world of hallucination', says veteran politician.
AFRICA
Blast kills eight soldiers in Burkina Faso.
Libyan government announces Tripoli ceasefire deal.
South Sudan civil war toll estimated at 382,900: study.
At least 15 Tuaregs killed in Fulani attack on Mali village.
South Africa's Mbeki blasts ANC for becoming 'black party'.
Tunisia president ends alliance with Ennahdha religious party.
Ahead of vote, pro-democracy activists jailed in DR Congo.
World Bank approves first grants to Somalia in 30 years.
EUROPE
EU steps up plans for no-deal Brexit as Labour stance alarms capitals.
Merkel ally sent packing in surprising parliamentary group leadership vote.
Kremlin aide says Putin plans to accept invitation to visit Paris on November 11.
Anti-Kremlin activist says he thinks Russian secret service poisoned him.
EU launches Asia strategy to rival China's 'new Silk Road'.
France's Emmanuel Macron uses UN speech to rebuke Trump-style nationalism.
Eying EU, NATO, Macedonians set for referendum on changing state's name.
AMERICAS
Trump says China trying to meddle in U.S. congressional elections.
US Fed likely to lift rates, possibly end 'accommodative' policy era.
Venezuelan president Maduro says ready to meet Trump face-to-face.
Mexico takes control of Acapulco police force over alleged drug gang infiltration.
Violence, impunity and fear in the Mexican state of Veracruz.
Argentines protest IMF austerity measures.
Brazil hospital expects to discharge presidential candidate Gomes Wednesday.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Russia's security chief warns Islamic State may repeat Syrian scenario in Afghanistan.
Russia's Security Council secretary points to Taliban's growing military capabilities.
Two arrested in Denmark for attempting to smuggle drones to ISIS.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Study: U.S. stands to lose most in trade war with China.
Instagram founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger announce their departure from the social media platform.
Ex-Google employee warns of ‘disturbing’ China plans.
