UN Sustainable Development Goals in spotlight at General Assembly UN leaders are pushing countries to speed up action on lofty list of 17 goals, from ending poverty to boosting equality. Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2023
UN General Assembly: What to expect as world leaders gather this week World leaders head to New York to take part in high-level United Nations talks. Here’s all you need to know. Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2023
Volodymyr Zelensky set to meet Joe Biden in Washington in his second trip since war Purported meeting comes as US Congress mulls Biden request to assist Ukraine with $24bn military aid The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023
American politicians and Indian diaspora eagerly await PM Modi's arrival Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a joint US Congress session during his visit to the US. The Times of India · Jun 16, 2023
UNGA adopts resolution introduced by India to honour fallen peacekeepers, PM Modi thanks countries for support The UN General Assembly has adopted a draft resolution introduced by India to establish a memorial wall in the UN Headquarters to honour fallen peacekeepers. The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023
UN votes to ask world court to rule on countries’ climate duties Call for International Court of Justice to offer legal opinion on climate crisis follows campaign led by island Vanuatu. Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2023
Picking up the pieces after twin cyclones hit Vanuatu Two Category 4 cyclones hit Vanuatu within 72 hours in early March. Al Jazeera · Mar 27, 2023
Give peace a chance in Ukraine war China's 12-point proposal for peace in Ukraine should be given serious consideration as it encompasses all the necessary elements that could achieve a ceasefire leading to eventual peace. Obviously, it is still a tall order. At this juncture, the talk of war continues with vigour, especially among the US allies… Bangkok Post · Feb 27, 2023
Is Africa still ‘neutral’ a year into the Ukraine war? Since Russia’s invasion, many African governments have officially not taken sides. But for some, that may be changing. Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2023
China calls for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, proposes path to peace China’s plan calls for end to Western sanctions on Russia and humanitarian corridors for civilians to escape fighting. Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2023
UN tells Russia to leave Ukraine: How did countries vote? A country breakdown of the UN General Assembly vote that demanded Moscow withdraw its troops and end the fighting. Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2023
UN condemns Russia over Ukraine war, calls for withdrawal Some 141 members of the UN General Assembly back resolution, a year after Russia invaded its neighbour. Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2023
Where does your country stand on the Russia-Ukraine war? Al Jazeera breaks down the political, military and economic positions of various countries around the world. Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2023
Top national trending news updates A green comet named Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF), is seen journeying tens of millions of miles (km) away from Earth. The Times of India · Jan 31, 2023
The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2022 Palestine hails UN vote on legal consequences of occupation: ‘Time for Israel to be held accountable’ Vote comes just a day after Benjamin Netanyahu took office as prime minister of hard-right government
Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2022 ‘The worry is Russia’: UN delays Myanmar representation decision Geopolitical tensions have escalated since Russia invaded Ukraine, and Moscow has deepened ties with Myanmar’s generals.
Bangkok Post · Nov 7, 2022 Hun Sen juggles global, regional politics Who could have imagined that the world's longest reigning prime minister, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen -- or Prime Minister Hun Sen as he is more commonly known -- would stand in the front row defending Ukraine against Russia as the biggest war in Europe since World…
Al Jazeera · Nov 3, 2022 UN General Assembly rebukes US embargo on Cuba Resolution condemning embargo on Cuba passes 185-2, marking 30th time the UN has rebuked the decades-old US policy.
Bangkok Post · Oct 13, 2022 Quiet or loud diplomacy? Russia's invasion of Ukraine has forced countries around the world to make tough economic and diplomatic decisions. But in the latest vote on Wednesday at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on a resolution to condemn Russia's recent annexation bids in eastern Ukraine, Thailand abstained, a move that raises questions…
The Times of India · Oct 13, 2022 'Frivolous': India slams 's attempt to raise Kashmir during UNGA Ukraine vote UNITED NATIONS: India slammed Pakistan for raising the issue of Kashmir during an emergency special session of the UN General Assembly on the Ukraine conflict, saying such statements by Islamabad deserve the "collective contempt" of the international community and "sympathy for a mindset which repeatedly utters falsehoods".
The Hindu · Oct 11, 2022 At UNGA, India votes to reject Russia’s demand for secret ballot on draft resolution on Ukraine Moscow’s demand for a secret ballot was rejected after 107 UN member states, including India, voted in favour of a recorded vote.
The Hindu · Oct 10, 2022 Russia’s continued defiance of international law The list of Moscow’s barefaced violations of international law runs long, striking at the very foundations of the post-war international legal order
The Hindu · Oct 6, 2022 Domestic ideologies in external settings India’s articulation of some areas of the current domestic agenda in the United Nations General Assembly raises several deeply troubling questions
Bangkok Post · Oct 3, 2022 Apec 2022: Miss it at your own peril After dilly-dallying for some time, President Joe Biden informed the Thai government that he will not attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders' meeting (APECLM) on Nov 18-19. The reason is quite simple: He is attending the wedding of his granddaughter at the White House. Instead, he is sending Vice…
The Hindu · Oct 1, 2022 India’s abstention on Russian referenda | Officials say New Delhi has remained consistent in its push for dialogue Officials say Indian position is consistent, continues to advocate ceasefire and dialogue