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Present UNSC does not reflect today's reality: UNGA President

The Security Council has progressively been unable to take decisions in recent years to strengthen global peace and security, UNGA President Dennis Francis said at a media briefing shortly after holding talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

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Will encourage India to continue to lead by example, work to bridge divides around world: UNGA president Dennis Francis

Calling India a “valuable” member of the United Nations (UN), the president of the General Assembly on January 23 said he would encourage it to continue to lead by example, maintain its principled stance for achieving lasting peace through dialogue and diplomacy and to work to bridge divides around the…

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UNGA President arrives in India, pays 'solemn tribute' to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

Dennis Francis, the president of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), paid a 'solemn tribute' to the 'Father of the Nation' at his final resting place, Rajghat, in the national capital on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India in constant touch with Israel, Palestine leaders: Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj tells UNGA

India has said that it is in constant touch with the leaders of Israel and Palestine and its “clear and consistent” message since the start of the latest Middle East conflict has been to prevent escalation to ensure continued delivery of humanitarian aid and early restoration of peace and stability.

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Jaishankar lands in Moscow, talks to focus on bilateral issues

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar visits Moscow, St. Petersburg for bilateral talks with Russian counterparts, recalling childhood memories.

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Principled shift: On India’s stand on Gaza

Much will depend on the role India chooses for itself in ensuring a Gaza ceasefire is effected and holds

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Allies raising pressure on Israel to halt Gaza bombardment

Calls for a ceasefire are growing after the UN passed a resolution and the US warned of deteriorating support.

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UNGA demands ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza: How your country voted

The nonbinding, symbolic resolution passed with 153 votes in favour, 10 against, and 23 abstentions.

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UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of immediate Gaza ceasefire

United States and Israel vote against Gaza ceasefire resolution

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UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of Gaza ceasefire

The US and Israel were among the few votes against the non-binding resolution calling for an end to the fighting.

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Israeli forces launch deadly West Bank raids, pound Gaza ahead of UN vote

Four Palestinians killed in Jenin and 22 in southern Gaza, while Kamal Adwan Hospital raided in the north.

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What’s UN Resolution 377A, can it help in efforts to stop Israel-Gaza war?

The resolution empowers member states to make collective recommendations, but it is legally nonbinding.

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WHO calls for immediate passage of humanitarian relief into Gaza

Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says he hopes resolution will be starting point for further UN action on crisis.

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India votes in favour of UNGA resolution that expresses deep concern over Israel not withdrawing from Syrian Golan

India has voted in favour of a draft resolution in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that expressed deep concern over Israel not withdrawing from the Syrian Golan. The Syrian Golan is a region in southwest Syria that was occupied by Israeli forces on June 5, 1967.

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Bridge to nowhere: On India’s voice, Israel and the Palestinian cause

When it comes to the Israel-Palestine issue, India’s voice, once known for being forceful and balanced on such issues, must not be replaced by an expedient silence

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India votes in favour of resolution that condemns Israeli settlement activities in ‘Occupied Palestinian Territory’

India voted in favour of UNGA resolution condemning Israeli settlement activities in Occupied Palestinian Territory. 145 nations voted in favour, 7 against & 18 abstained. India urged world to unite & adopt zero-tolerance approach to terrorism.

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Why did India abstain from the call for truce? | Explained

India's abstention at UNGA on resolution calling for humanitarian truce in Israel-Hamas conflict welcomed by Israel. India's vote, a break from past, seen as a desire to equivocate on global issues, keep "tightrope balance" between conflicting sides.

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Jamaica was never afraid to stand on the side of justice – silence on Gaza shames us

In not speaking out, the government has broken with a proud Caribbean history of condemning human rights violations

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Lost voice: On India’s abstention on the Gaza vote at the UN

By abstaining on a Gaza vote in the UN General Assembly, the Indian government lost an opportunity to make India’s voice heard in the growing geopolitical conflict

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Morning Digest | India defends abstention at UNGA vote on Gaza; former Hamas chief Khaled Mashal’s online speech sets off row in Kerala, and more

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UNGA vote on Gaza | India defends abstention, says resolution should have referred to October 7 terror attacks on Israel

India defended its abstention at a UN General Assembly vote on resolution that called for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, saying it did not include “explicit condemnation” of the October 7 Hamas terror attacks in Israel.

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UNGA calls for humanitarian truce in Israel-Gaza war: How countries voted

The resolution passed with 120 votes in favour, 14 against and 45 abstentions.

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As they trade charges on nepotism and sexism, WHO contest between Bangladesh and Nepal gets heated

Nepal’s Health Minister said that Shambhu Acharya is the “most eligible” candidate, pitting his experience in public health against Saima Wazed’s.

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UN chief says Pakistan floods ‘litmus test for climate justice’ as aid lags

Fund delays ‘undermining people’s efforts to rebuild lives’, Guterres says during special UNGA session on catastrophe.

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Iran Complains To UN About Netanyahu’s ‘Nuclear Threat’

Iran's ambassador accuses Israel of violating international law and jeopardizing global security.

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