OTTAWA, July 31 — Canada plans to recognise the State of Palestine at a meeting of the United Nations in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced yesterday, ratcheting up pressure on Israel as starvation spreads in Gaza.

LONDON, July 30 — The United Kingdom yesterday said it would recognise Palestine’s statehood in September unless Israel takes steps to relieve suffering in Gaza, where starvation is spreading, and reaches a ceasefire in the nearly two-year war with Hamas.

UNITED NATIONS, July 29 — Dozens of ministers gathered at a United Nations conference yesterday to urge the world to work towards a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, but the United States and Israel boycotted the event.

LONDON, July 25 — The United Kingdom supports eventual recognition of Palestine’s statehood, but the priority should be alleviating the suffering in Gaza and securing a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, British Science and Technology Minister Peter Kyle said today.

BRUSSELS, July 15 — A rescheduled United Nations conference this month will discuss post-war plans for Gaza and preparations for the recognition of a Palestinian state by France and others, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said today.

SINGAPORE, July 2 — Singapore is prepared in principle to recognise Palestine’s statehood, said Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.