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At this week's UN General Assembly, President Trump threatened to “annihilate” Iran, and defended a worldview where, as he put it, “to the victor belong the spoils.” But behind the scenes in New York, diplomacy is also underway. Top US and Iranian officials have held their first talks since the June ceasefire unraveled, mediated by Qatar. And Doha is also at the center of efforts over Gaza, from the Board of Peace to questions over its past funding of Hamas. Christiane Amanpour spoke with Qatar's prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani in New York.

Also on today's show: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte; Alon Shaya, Author, "Memories of a Good Meal"


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President Trump is hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a major summit today. Europe will be watching closely, and the EU itself has much to grapple with, from a resurgent far-right, to the threat from Russia, to managing its relationship with the US. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen joins Christiane for an exclusive interview at the United Nations to discuss all this.

Also on today's show: Kevin Rudd, Former Prime Minister of Australia / Global President and CEO, Asia Society; Tjada D'Oyen McKenna, CEO, Prosper Global


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Among the world's many challenges being discussed at the UN General Assembly is the increasingly dire threat posed by Vladimir Putin's Russia. The countries most at risk from Putin's posturing are the Baltic states - Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna joins Christiane to discuss how Western leaders can navigate this moment.

Also on today's show: Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs; Ivan Krastev, Chairman, Centre for Liberal Strategies


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World leaders are gathering at the UN today. President Trump again threatened Iran, saying it faced a choice between making a deal to end the war or annihilation. There is one politician who is managing to maintain a working relationship with Trump, while also strongly disagreeing on policy - Zohran Mamdani, Democratic Socialist and first Muslim mayor of New York. Right after meeting with Trump in New York, he joined Christiane for an exclusive interview at City Hall.

Also on today's show: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez; musician Sara Bareilles, joined by the director of a new documentary about her, Josh Alexander


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World leaders are gathering in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, and looming large is President Trump and his view of the international rules of the road. Brazil President Lula da Silva is joining other middle powers to push back against what they call the return of “spheres of influence and power politics.” He is also running for an unprecedented fourth term and faces a tight race against Flavio Bolsonaro, whose imprisoned father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, still has powerful allies in Trump’s Washington. Christiane sat down with the Brazilian president ahead of his speech.Also on today's show: CNN Chief Media Analyst Brian Stelter; Vulture journalist Alex Jung
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