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From Delegation Walkouts and Heated Speeches to Gaza, Iran, Cuba and the International Order — What Happened on Day One of the 81st UN General Assembly
The first day of the high-level General Debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 22 unfolded amid diplomatic tensions, delegation walkouts and contrasting statements on Gaza, Iran, Cuba and the future of the international order. According to the United Nations, this year’s General Debate is being held from September 22 to 26 and on September 28. The theme of the session is “Restoring trust, managing transformation: a United Nations that delivers for all.”
Iran War Reshapes Global Agenda as 18th BRICS Summit Focuses on Regional and Global Peace
Against the backdrop of the Iran war, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and growing global economic uncertainty, the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit has opened in New Delhi, bringing together leaders and senior representatives from Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America.
China, Iran, India, Russia and Other BRICS Nations: Balancing Power and Geopolitical Capabilities in a New Global Political and Economic Equation
Amid rapidly shifting geopolitical and economic equations, the 18th BRICS Summit is underway in New Delhi. Held on September 12 and 13 at Bharat Mandapam, the summit is bringing together major powers such as China, Russia, India and Iran, while also highlighting differences within the bloc over economic cooperation, de-dollarisation, reform of global governance institutions, energy security and the conflict in West Asia.
SCO Leaders Call for Unlocking the UN’s Full Potential and Rejecting Double Standards and the ‘Law of the Jungle’
Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) have called for a stronger and more effective United Nations, while urging the international community to reject double standards, unilateral dominance and the so-called “law of the jungle.” The remarks came during the SCO Plus meeting in Bishkek, where leaders discussed reforming global governance and advancing a more multipolar international order.
South Africa Ready to Cooperate With Iran on Legal Action Against the United States and Israel Over Alleged International Crimes
South Africa is prepared to cooperate with Iran in pursuing legal action against the United States and Israel over alleged international crimes, according to a statement made by a member of the South African legal delegation at the 11th BRICS Legal Forum 2026 in New Delhi.
India Deepens Trade Ties with Southern Africa as Global South Economic Engagement Expands
India is taking steps to further strengthen its economic and trade relations with countries of the Global South. As part of the initiative, New Delhi has agreed to resume negotiations with the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) on a preferential trade agreement.