Reports filed by Ainur Imangali
UN General Assembly: 81st Session Begins
September 12, 2026
The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly has begun, with the new President of the General Assembly, Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh, taking the oath of office and officially opening the session. The High-Level Week will follow, starting September 18, and will traditionally bring together world leaders. Ainur Imangali is now in New York covering the agenda of the upcoming 81st General Assembly. She has the latest news to share.
UN Security Council Briefing on Iran
September 12, 2026
The UN Security Council’s Sanctions Committee held a briefing on the non-proliferation agenda concerning Iran. A year after France, Germany and the UK triggered the mechanism to reimpose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear enrichment program, the move is now facing a setback amid opposition from Russia and China, putting the full operation of the Committee at risk.
Kazakhstan at UNGA 81: Multilateralism Key to Building Trust
September 29, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi discusses key issues raised at the UN General Assembly, including digitalization, artificial intelligence and Kazakhstan’s role in global technological development. He also speaks about Kazakhstan’s initiative to establish an International Water Organization under the auspices of the United Nations.
UNGA 81: High-Level Week
September 27, 2026
An overview of the agenda of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, with a focus on Kazakhstan’s participation and priorities.
Water and Climate at UNGA 81
September 27, 2026
A high-level climate conference brought together the UN Secretary-General and leaders from Türkiye, Australia, the European Union and other countries. Water security was also a key topic, in line with Kazakhstan’s initiative to establish an International Water Organization.
New Transport Routes: Kazakhstan Expands Access to Global Markets — in Russian
September 25, 2026
Kazakhstan is looking to expand its transport links and access to global markets. During the UN General Assembly’s High-Level Week in New York, officials discussed connecting the Trans-Caspian Route with TRIPP, linking southern Armenia with Nakhchivan and Türkiye. The connection could boost cargo flows through the ports of Aktau and Kuryk and attract new investment.
What Did Kazakhstan Bring to the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly? — in Russian
September, 2026
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tleuberdi addressed the General Assembly Hall, outlining Kazakhstan’s vision for multilateral dialogue and its importance amid unprecedented global challenges, including the need for active efforts to de-escalate military conflicts.
Jordan and Kazakhstan Advance the Global Initiative on International Humanitarian Law at the UN General Assembly
September, 2026
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Jordan Ayman Safadi also announced an upcoming visit by King Abdullah II to Kazakhstan, highlighting the growing partnership between the two countries.
Partners for Multilateralism Conference Advocates for Peace and Shared Dialogue Amid Global Challenges
September, 2026
Ahead of the Open Debates, the Partners for Multilateralism conference was held at UN Headquarters, co-hosted by the European Union and six countries, including Canada, India, Australia and Brazil. The conference focused on growing polarization, ongoing conflicts, violations of international law and the need to strengthen international cooperation.
Reports filed by Nathan Guma
UN Peace Bell Rings as Guterres Warns of Faltering Peace Efforts
In this report from the Peace Bell Ceremony, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warns that global peace is deteriorating as conflicts deepen. It also has some country-per-country data on global peace analyzed from Global Peace Indexes of 2025 and 2026.
UK, US, France raise alarm over Iran’s nuclear non-compliance
The UK, US and France warned the UN Security Council over Iran’s nuclear activities, uranium stockpile, restricted inspections and proliferation concerns. The report is from a UN Security Council meeting on the proliferation of weapons held in the council chamber on September 9.
UN Condemns Anti-Migrant Tensions in Africa
This story is based on a question to UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq on rising anti-immigrant sentiments in South Africa, Kenya and Uganda, and explores migrant rights under UN instruments.
Guterres calls for global cooperation to make AI safer
September 16, 2026
This is a report from UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ final press briefing before the start of the 81st UN General Assembly. He called for international cooperation and a coordinated global effort to make artificial intelligence safe, transparent and accountable, with human dignity at the centre.
Mass returns collide with shrinking aid in Afghanistan
September 16, 2026
In this report to the Security Council, Georgette Gagnon, UNAMA’s Political Deputy, said Afghanistan is facing growing pressure from the return of millions from neighbouring countries as humanitarian assistance declines. Nearly 1.2 million Afghans have returned from Pakistan and Iran this year, bringing total returns since 2023 to 6.5 million.
Migration Clampdown Is Increasing, But So Are Remittances
September 16, 2026
This data story, published by La Voce di New York, examines global remittance trends based on an IFAD presentation at UN Headquarters. Country-by-country and year-on-year data (2016-2025) show that, despite tighter migration controls in traditional destination countries, remittance flows to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have increased considerably.
Data Gaps Cloud Southern Africa’s Femicide Scale: UN Women
September 19, 2026
The report is based on a question asked to UN Women about its position on the killing of women in South Africa and the surge in gender-based violence killings across the Southern African region. In response, Sarah Hendricks, Director of the Policy, Programme and Intergovernmental Division at UN Women, warned that gaps in data and inadequate investment in violence prevention are compounding the region’s struggle with femicide.
Security Council Fails to Renew Iran Sanctions Panel Mandate
September 17, 2026
In this story, the UN Security Council failed to renew the mandate of a panel tasked with monitoring sanctions on Iran, exposing deep divisions among Council members over Tehran’s nuclear programme and the future of international sanctions. Eleven Council members voted in favour of a resolution extending the mandate of the Panel of Experts established under Resolution 1929 (2010), while China and Russia voted against it. Pakistan and Somalia abstained.
EU Warns Russia’s Repression is Reaching Beyond its Borders
September 21, 2026
This story is from the United Nations Human Rights Council. The European Union warned that Russia’s system of repression was extending beyond its borders, targeting critics and dissenters both inside the country and abroad, and called for an end to the domestic and transnational crackdown. The EU bloc backed the renewal of the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Russia, Mariana Katzarova, saying her report documented a structural system of repression that increasingly affects people outside Russia.
Qatar Backs Syria’s Financial Recovery
September 23, 2026
The report is based on a side event at the UNGA in which Qatar expressed support for rebuilding Syria’s financial sector as the country seeks to reconnect with the international economy and attract investment for reconstruction after more than a decade of conflict. Syria has been re-entering the international system following the US State Department’s decision to rescind its designation as a state sponsor of terrorism.
AI Leaders Warn UN Over AI Power and Human Control
September 24, 2026
During the UNGA, AI leaders Sam Altman and Dario Amodei appeared before the UN Security Council, warning that increasingly powerful and autonomous artificial intelligence systems could create global security risks, including loss of human control and excessive concentration of power. The warnings came as the Council examined the implications of AI for international peace and security, including cyberattacks, biological threats and autonomous weapons.
Deception, Hardship Draw Foreigners into Moscow’s War, Zelensky Tells UN
September 25, 2026
This report is based on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s warning to 47 states whose citizens were allegedly being lured into fighting on Russia’s side. However, the story shows that behind the growing list of foreign recruits are citizens from countries facing limited employment opportunities and economic hardship. It also gives examples of countries where this has been happening.
U.N. to Tackle Source-To-Sea Pollution as Mining Expands
September 28, 2026
The story combines two interviews, with Professor Kenzo Hiroki and UAE Assistant Minister Abdulla Balalaa, examining chemical pollution from source to sea as mining expands in emerging economies. It also analyses country-level data on transboundary water basins, highlighting differences in operational arrangements for international water cooperation.