Overview

• Anthony Albanese landed in New York for UN General Assembly events, with only a brief encounter with President Trump considered possible and no formal bilateral confirmed.
• Australia will formally recognise Palestinian statehood at a UN conference on Monday, aligning with efforts by countries including France and Canada.
• A group of 25 Republican lawmakers, including Ted Cruz and Elise Stefanik, warned that recognition could invite US “punitive measures,” underscoring political risks in Washington.
• The AUKUS submarine partnership remains under Pentagon review as Canberra seeks explicit US backing after committing an extra A$12 billion to expand a Western Australia maintenance shipyard.
• Albanese will outline new emissions‑reduction targets and promote Australia’s under‑16 social media ban while advancing critical‑minerals cooperation in meetings with US officials.