Netanyahu's UNGA speech clear threat to Iran-backed Iraqi factions: Security expert

A security expert told The New Region Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks at the UN General Assembly about "deterring" Iraqi armed factions are meant to intimidate them and go hand in hand with US pressure on Baghdad to curtail the activities of pro-Iran groups.

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Iraq, Spain co-chair counter-terrorism meeting in New York

"Since the establishment of the Group … Iraq has continued to lead international efforts in this field," read the statement, citing Hussein

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Iranian president denounces nuclear sanctions reimposition, Israeli aggression at UNGA

"Iran, the world's oldest civilization, has always stood firm against the fierce storms of history. This nation, with its immense spirit and eternal will, has repeatedly proven that it does not bow to invaders," Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN General Assembly.

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Palestine dominates UN General Assembly agenda on day one

The first day of the UN General Assembly's high-level general debate began on Tuesday, featuring speeches by the heads of state of the US, Turkey, Jordan, and more.

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A wave of Palestinian statehood recognition: What to expect from the UN General Assembly

As world leaders make their way to New York ahead of the UN's 80th General Assembly, a number of Western states have declared their intent to recognize a Palestinian state during the event's proceedings, marking a seminal moment in the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Iraq to hold international conference on al-Hol at UNGA

The conference intends to address the “extremely dangerous humanitarian, social, and security challenges it carries,” said Gabro.

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UN General Assembly votes to back two-state solution for Palestine, Israel

The New York Declaration asserts that "Hamas must end its rule in Gaza and hand over its weapons to the Palestinian Authority, with international engagement and support, in line with the objective of a sovereign and independent Palestinian State."

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