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80th United Nations General Assembly

The UN General Assembly, the annual debate of world leaders at UN headquarters in New York, opens on September 9. Multiple countries have announced they will declare recognition of a Palestinian state during the session.

Ambassadors vote on a resolution to reaffirm Ukraine's terroritorial integrity, during a United Nations General Assembly meeting on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, at UN Headquarters in New York City on February 24, 2025. — Image: Charly Triballeau/AFP/Getty Images

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German ex-FM Baerbock begins new job leading UN assembly

Former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is starting her tenure as the new UN General Assembly president.

What is the UN General Assembly?

2025 marks the 80th UN General Assembly, which will bring 193 nations together to discuss changes facing humanity.

More states to recognize Palestine at UN General Assembly

Multiple countries have said they will recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly opening on September 9.

Former German Foreign Minister Baerbock starts UN job

Annalena Baerbock will preside over the UN General Assembly for the first time on September 9, amid criticism at home.

Which countries recognize Palestinian statehood?

Most countries recognize Palestine as a state, but many Western nations don't. Here is why.

Palestinian territories: What makes a state a state?

More and more countries are willing to recognize Palestine as a state. But the pathway to statehood is rarely easy.

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What is the United Nations? How was it founded, and what its purpose?

UN-backed hunger monitor declares famine in Gaza

The IPC crisis prevention group says a quarter of Gaza's population — over 500,000 people — are facing starvation.

UN warns of rising hunger across Africa

Conflict, climate change and economic shocks are increasing hunger and malnutrition across Africa.

Food insecurity: Nutrition and geography in a hungry world

In five charts, DW examines hunger and unequal food access over the years around the world.

UN cuts back aid plan amid 'brutal funding cuts'

The UN said it was having to dial back aid plans as the humanitarian sector faced "the deepest funding cuts ever."

UNICEF Photos of the Year show global plight of children

Whether sad or hopeful, the award-winning photos are an appeal "to work for the well-being of children worldwide."

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Poland calls NATO meeting after downing Russian drones

NATO member Poland said it scrambled defenses in response to 19 airspace breaches. DW has the latest.

Poland shoots down Russian drones in its airspace

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