UN marks 75th anniversary amid coronavirus pandemic: Live updates

US announces sanctions on Iran, Venezuela’s Maduro under ‘UN’ authority as UNGA gets under way. So certainly in terms of a functioning Security Council – even if a Biden administration is more constructive in its approach – obviously these major power relations will play a significant role in how much the UN gets done going forward.” 19:00 GMT – Afghanistan faces multiple drivers of turmoil, says President Ghani Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has highlighted five “drivers of turmoil” his country is dealing with simultaneously. “It is with solemnity that today I renew the vow of multilateralism on behalf of the European Union… Our speeches will not be enough.” 17:30 GMT – Trump defiantly presses ‘UN’ sanctions on Iran President Donald Trump said he was imposing sanctions on Iranians for violating a UN arms embargo and demanded enforcement by US allies, who roundly dispute he has any such authority. Follow latest updates: https://t.co/CW0aMZnZyB https://t.co/DRfNLzCfu3 — Al Jazeera News September 21, 2020 16:15 GMT – Qatar’s ruler reaffirms country’s commitment to multilateralism In a recorded video message, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has reiterated his country’s commitment to work with and support the UN in order to “achieve its desired goals”. “We stress the need to implement the political declaration adopted today by promoting multilateralism and preventive diplomacy, respecting the sovereignty of states and dealing with them on an equal footing, addressing resolutely the use of force in international relations … finding solutions to protracted crises and conflicts based on international law.” LIVE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers #UNGA address marking the 75th anniversary of the UN.⁰⁰ Follow latest updates: https://t.co/CW0aMZnZyB https://t.co/0HKDdlFvcD — Al Jazeera News September 21, 2020 16:00 GMT – Turkish president calls for Security Council reform Turkey’s leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for an “equitably representative” UN Security Council.