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India's Modi Expected To Meet Trump In September To Discuss Trade Deal, Tariffs: Report

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated to visit the United States in September for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and to hold discussions with President Donald Trump on trade and tariffs.

Benzinga

Ukraine, Lebanon, Gaza and limiting UN veto power: Takeaways from Macron’s speech at the UN

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday took to the podium at the United Nations General Assembly and reiterated his unwavering support for Ukraine, but also called for Israel to end its “escalation” in Lebanon and suggested that the UN Security Council limit veto power in certain cases. Here are the…

France 24

France calls for emergency UN meeting amid Middle East crisis as Israeli strikes continue

As world leaders gathered in New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly, UN Security Council member France called for an emergency meeting on the crisis engulfing the Middle East. Meanwhile, Israel announced dozens of new air strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon Tuesday, a day after 492 people,…

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For a week, New York will be center of money-focused fight to slow climate change

The annual New York City Climate Week and United Nations General Assembly that's just about to start are emphasizing how to generate trillions of dollars that will be needed to help poorer countries move away from gas, oil and coal, fuels that release greenhouse gases and heat the planet

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The United Nations approves a cease-fire resolution despite U.S. opposition

The United Nations General Assembly approved the resolution 153 to 10 with 23 abstentions. This latest resolution is non-binding.

WEKU

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar holds bilateral meetings with global counterparts on UNGA sidelines

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with his global counterparts on the sidelines of the high-level United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York.

The Hindu

Sudan’s Al-Burhan Appeals To UN As War Threatens Regional Peace

Sudan's army chief warns of war spillover, calls for international pressure on paramilitary unit.

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Govt explains PM's expensive flight

The PM's deputy secretary on Tuesday explained why Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's flight to New York to attend the 78th United Nations General Assembly from Sept 18-24 cost 30 million baht.

Bangkok Post

Six unforgettable UN General Assembly moments

Al Jazeera looks back at key UN General Assembly speeches as world leaders and top diplomats gather for 78th session.

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Jacinda Ardern bids farewell to New Zealand parliament in tearful address

All New Zealanders should feel politics can be a home for them, former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday, in a final address to parliament after leading the nation through the COVID-19 pandemic and a terror attack in Christchurch.

Reuters

Russia's UN diplomat accuses West of arm twisting in vote isolating Moscow

Russia's senior diplomat to the United Nations accused the West on Sunday of "cowboy" methods and "arm twisting" of some countries during last week's United Nations General Assembly vote that demanding Moscow withdraw its troops from Ukraine.

Reuters

Russia isolated as U.N. marks one year of Ukraine war

The United Nations overwhelmingly isolated Russia on Thursday, marking one year since Moscow invaded Ukraine by calling for a "comprehensive, just and lasting peace" and again demanding Moscow withdraw its troops and stop fighting.

Reuters

One year into Ukraine war, China says sending weapons will not bring peace

China told the United Nations on Thursday that one year into the Ukraine war "brutal facts offer an ample proof that sending weapons will not bring peace," just days after the United States and NATO warned Beijing against giving Russia military support.

Reuters

Watch live as the UN holds two-day special session marking anniversary of Ukraine war

Watch live as the United Nations General Assembly continues its two-day special session marking the anniversary of war in Ukraine.

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U.N. to mark one year of Ukraine war with vote to 'go down in history'

Marking one year of war, Ukraine and Russia lobbied countries at the United Nations on Wednesday for backing ahead of a vote by the 193-member General Assembly that the United States declared will "go down in history."

The Conversation

Over 90% of Rwandans have health insurance – the health minister tells an expert what went right

In 2015 the United Nations General Assembly adopted universal health coverage as one of the sustainable development goals. The aim of universal health coverage is to ensure that every person and community, irrespective of their circumstances, has access to the health services they need, at the time and place they…

The Independent UK

Watch live as the UN marks anniversary of Ukraine war with special session

Watch live as the United Nations General Assembly marks the one-year anniversary of war in Ukraine with a special session.

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Court Says It Has Received UN Request for Opinion on Israel Occupation

The International Court of Justice on Friday confirmed it had officially received a request from the United Nations General Assembly to give an advisory opinion on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories. The ICJ is expected to draw up a list of states and organizations that…

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World Court says it has received U.N. request for opinion on Israel occupation

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson put £4,445 dinner in New York on government credit card

Mr Johnson took his entourage of 24 out for a meal plus booze while attending the United Nations General Assembly on 21st September 2021

Asharq Al-Awsat

Arabs and Palestinians Welcome UN Resolution, Israelis Upset

Political sources in Tel Aviv have unveiled a plan to respond to the United Nations General Assembly resolution to ask for a legal opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories. The resolution was highly welcomed by the Arab…

Reuters

Netanyahu says Israel not bound by 'despicable' U.N. vote

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday said a United Nations General Assembly vote asking the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to provide an opinion on Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories was "despicable."

Asharq Al-Awsat

Palestinians Welcome UN Vote on Israel’s Occupation as ‘a Victory’

The Palestinians on Saturday welcomed a vote by the United Nations General Assembly requesting that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) provide an opinion on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories. The Hague-based ICJ, also known as the World Court, is the top UN court dealing…

France 24

UN vote on Israel's occupation 'a victory,' say Palestinians

Reuters

U.N. asks World Court to give opinion on Israel's occupation

The 193-member United Nations General Assembly on Friday asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to give an opinion on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories.

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