LBCI

UN chief 'deeply regrets' US visa refusal to Palestinians ahead of assembly

Middle East News

18-09-2026 | 14:21

Share

Share

UN chief 'deeply regrets' US visa refusal to Palestinians ahead of assembly

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres "deeply regrets" Washington's decision to deny a visa to Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas for a second consecutive year, preventing him from attending next week's U.N. General Assembly, his spokesman said Friday.

"The Secretary-General is concerned about the impact of this decision on the ability of the State of Palestine to participate fully in the work of the United Nations," Stephane Dujarric said in a statement.

AFP

Middle East News

chief

'deeply

regrets'

refusal

Palestinians

ahead

assembly

From pager attacks to buffer zones: Israel signals its regional strategy

Previous

Recommended For You

From pager attacks to buffer zones: Israel signals its regional strategy

News Bulletin Reports

12:58

From pager attacks to buffer zones: Israel signals its regional strategy

Assad-era Syrian official jailed for 60 years by US court

05:18

Assad-era Syrian official jailed for 60 years by US court

Tanker struck by 'unknown projectile' in Hormuz: British maritime agency

Middle East News

03:49

Tanker struck by 'unknown projectile' in Hormuz: British maritime agency

Shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz stays below 10-day average, data shows

Middle East News

02:09

Shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz stays below 10-day average, data shows

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Tension in Beirut suburbs as army intervenes during funeral procession: Video

2026-05-03

Tension in Beirut suburbs as army intervenes during funeral procession: Video

Lebanese Civil Defense contains major fire in Dekwaneh

2026-06-23

Lebanese Civil Defense contains major fire in Dekwaneh

Aoun in Paris: Strengthening Lebanon’s military and security institutions is a top priority

2026-09-16

Aoun in Paris: Strengthening Lebanon’s military and security institutions is a top priority

PM Salam on Army Day: One army for one people in one homeland

2026-08-01

PM Salam on Army Day: One army for one people in one homeland

Videos

Heavy rain and flooding hit Lebanon’s Zahle region: Footage

03:38

Heavy rain and flooding hit Lebanon’s Zahle region: Footage

Aoun arrives at Élysée Palace for meeting with Macron—Video

2026-09-17

Aoun arrives at Élysée Palace for meeting with Macron—Video

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

2026-08-06

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

2026-07-24

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

2026-07-20

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

2026-06-26

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

2026-06-26

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

2026-06-26

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

2026-06-20

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Heavy rain and flooding hit Lebanon’s Zahle region: Footage

1

Heavy rain and flooding hit Lebanon’s Zahle region: Footage

New fuel prices in Lebanon: Gasoline up by LBP 92,000

2

New fuel prices in Lebanon: Gasoline up by LBP 92,000

Israeli patrol approaches Lebanese army position in Deir Mimas

3

Israeli patrol approaches Lebanese army position in Deir Mimas

Five arrested over alleged Syria-Lebanon network; Hezbollah-linked figure identified

4

Five arrested over alleged Syria-Lebanon network; Hezbollah-linked figure identified

Aoun, Salam discuss Lebanon’s southern front and upcoming international meetings

5

Aoun, Salam discuss Lebanon’s southern front and upcoming international meetings

From pager attacks to buffer zones: Israel signals its regional strategy

6

From pager attacks to buffer zones: Israel signals its regional strategy

From Assad-era kidnappings to alleged terror plot: Lebanon uncovers cross-border network

7

From Assad-era kidnappings to alleged terror plot: Lebanon uncovers cross-border network

PM Salam meets IMF delegation, discusses reforms and path toward agreement

8

PM Salam meets IMF delegation, discusses reforms and path toward agreement

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More