Appointed as Syrian envoy to the world body by President Sharaa, this young barrister with British connections is no stranger to the diplomatic world

In 1947, the world's nations came together to propose the partition of Palestine into separate Arab and Jewish states. One happened, the other did not. When they meet, will they right that wrong?

Geir Pedersen condemns Israeli strikes and urges genuine dialogue between Syrian authorities and the local Druze community in Sweida.

Israel's commandeering of aid distribution in Gaza forces starving Palestinians to run the gauntlet at centres with biometric monitoring systems, armed security, and life-or-death hazards

The implementation of the ban is expected to have a catastrophic impact on Palestinians, with many Western governments and aid agencies express their deep concern

The refugee crisis in Africa's third biggest population is causing both economic and social problems, with rent prices up and job opportunities down. Resentment is growing, as are calls for controls.

A recently declassified document drawn up in 1947 highlights how US intelligence predicted war and Israel's ongoing need for support while worrying about its impact on American interests in the region

Unstable geopolitics traps money in defence spending and away from economic development to this day, in a pattern that goes back to 1948. Change is needed, with big challenges ahead.

Guterres's comments against Israel's collective punishment of Palestinian civilians in Gaza have infuriated Israel. But his illustrious career demonstrates a commitment to protecting the vulnerable.