Gaza War: UN General Assembly To Vote On Gaza Ceasefire And Hostage Release Resolution

11 Dec 2024

UN General Assembly is set to vote Wednesday on a draft resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, following the United States' veto of a similar measure in the UN Security Council. Although non-binding, the resolution seeks an "immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire," the release of all hostages, and...

Vulnerable Nations Demand Legal Action Against Major Emitters At ICJ Climate Hearing

02 Dec 2024

Representatives from vulnerable nations have called for legal accountability for the climate crisis, addressing the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague this week. During the landmark hearing, Ralph Regenvanu, Vanuatu’s special envoy for climate change and environment, emphasized that a small group of nations, responsible for the majority...

Jaishankar Calls for Urgent Solutions to Ukraine and Gaza Conflicts at UN General Assembly

29 Sep 2024

S. Jaishankar emphasized the urgent need for solutions to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza during the General Debate of the 79th UN General Assembly. He warned the global community against being "fatalistic" about the ongoing large-scale violence, stating that the Gaza conflict is already "acquiring wider ramifications." Jaishankar urged...

Shehbaz Sharif Raises Kashmir Issue At UNGA; S Jaishankar To Respond

28 Sep 2024

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif once again brought attention to the Kashmir issue during his speech at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday. Here are the key points from his address: 1. Call to Reverse Article 370 Sharif urged India to reverse the abrogation of Article 370 to secure...

UN General Assembly Convenes Amid Rising Sea Levels And Climate Threats

27 Sep 2024

Contaminated Water Sources Pose Serious Challenges Kiribati, a Pacific nation surrounded by vast ocean, is grappling with a freshwater crisis as rising sea levels contaminate underground wells and saturate soil with salt. Climate activist Christine Tekanene emphasizes the dire situation, stating, “Our waters have been infected. Those who are affected...

After US, France, UK PM Keir Starmer Backs India For Permanent UN Security Council Seat

27 Sep 2024

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, during his address at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly on Thursday, expressed support for India becoming a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). This comes after similar endorsements from US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron. Starmer...

Biden And Clinton Back Bangladesh’s Interim Leader Yunus

25 Sep 2024

US President Joe Biden met with Bangladesh’s new interim leader Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, signaling strong U.S. support for Yunus following his recent appointment. Yunus, a Nobel laureate, assumed leadership after a student-led uprising ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled the country. Biden...

PM Modi Heads to US for Quad Leaders’ Summit and UNGA Speech

21 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for a three-day visit to the United States, where he will participate in the Quad Leaders' Summit and address the United Nations General Assembly's 'Summit of the Future.' He will also meet with the Indian diaspora during the trip. Attending the Quad Leaders' Summit PM...

India Calls for Comprehensive Reform of UN Security Council at General Assembly

26 Jun 2024

India criticized the current state of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) annual report debate, calling it a "ritual without much substance" during a UN General Assembly (UNGA) session. Pratik Mathur, Minister at India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations, emphasized that the report should inform, highlight, and analyze measures...

Jaishankar to address the UN General Assembly on September 26

22 Sep 2023

S. Jaishankar, the Indian delegation's minister of external affairs, will travel to New York for a week to attend the UN General Assembly. A high-level session of the 78th UNGA is where Jaishankar, who is leaving for his trip to the US today, is expected to speak on September 26....