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Netanyahu Calls Erdogan a ‘Tyrant,’ Accuses Turkey of Occupying Cyprus at UN

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply criticized Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday. Netanyahu called Erdogan a “tyrant” and accused Turkey of illegally occupying the northern part of Cyprus, an...

Cyprus Economy Holding Up Despite Iran War, Foreign Minister Kombos Says at UNGA

Cyprus has demonstrated economic resilience despite the war involving the United States and Iran and wider instability across its neighborhood, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos told Greek Reporter on Thursday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in...

Mitsotakis Discusses Economic Ties and UN Leadership With Armenian, Senegalese and Canadian Leaders

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held separate talks with the leaders of Armenia, Senegal and Canada in New York on September 23, 2026, discussing economic cooperation, the next UN secretary-general and closer Canada–EU ties. The meetings took place during...

Cyprus President Accuses Erdogan of ‘Hypocrisy of the Highest Form’ at UN

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of "hypocrisy of the highest form" on Wednesday, saying Turkey's actions in Cyprus contradict the principles of international law Erdogan defended in his speech to the United Nations General...

Trump Tells UN Iran Will Never Get Nuclear Weapons, Expects Deal After US Midterms

President Donald Trump told world leaders on Tuesday that Iran would never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons and said he expected an agreement with Tehran after the U.S. midterm elections, while warning of further military action if diplomacy...

UN Marks International Day of Peace as World Leaders Gather in New York

The United Nations marks the International Day of Peace on September 21 as world leaders prepare to gather in New York for the annual General Assembly. The 2026 observance comes under the theme “Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere,...

Greece’s Voice Loud and Clear at UN, PM Mitsotakis Says

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his wife, Mareva Grabowski-Mitsotakis, were among the guests at a dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump in New York City. The event, held during the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly,...

“Turkey’s Casus Belli Must Be Revoked,” Greece’s PM Mitsotakis Says at UN

Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis made a firm statement to Turkey and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during his address to the UN General Assembly. “Turkey must revoke the casus belli," he said. "The path forward is dialogue, not weapons....

Diplomats Walk Out at UN as Netanyahu Vows to “Finish the Job” in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the 80th UN General Assembly in New York City on Friday under a wave of protests, as anger over Israel’s war in Gaza spilled into the international spotlight. Just before his address began,...

Erdogan at UN: Urges Turkish Cypriot Recognition, Warns on Energy

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan used his address to the United Nations (UN) General Assembly to deliver poignant messages toward both Greece and Cyprus, underscoring Ankara’s determination to shape the future of energy and security in the Eastern Mediterranean. While...