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UN gears up to vote for first resolution on artificial intelligenceThe UN General Assembly resolution on AI, supported by the US, emphasizes universal principles for AI development, bridging the digital gap for developing nations, and collaborating for AI safety to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Why UN Security Council is rendered 'completely ineffective', asks IndiaIndia's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador, Ruchira Kamboj, raised the question at a UN General Assembly plenary meeting held to mark two years since the beginning of the Ukraine conflict on..DNA - Published | |
Present UNSC does not reflect today's reality: UNGA president Dennis FrancisUN General Assembly President Dennis Francis, currently visiting India, discussed the need for reforming the UN Security Council and expressed concern over the lack of progress in the Intergovernmental..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'I hear no one saying, demanding that it stop hiding behind civilians': Blinken hits out at countriesUS secretary of state Antony Blinken calls on nations to demand that Hamas stop hiding behind civilians, lay down its arms, and surrender. He questions why there are no demands made of the aggressor..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Russia appears smug at US diplomatic isolation in UN over Israel supportRussia, after being isolated at the United Nations due to its invasion in Ukraine, now observes the United States facing similar treatment over its support for Israel in the conflict with Hamas...IndiaTimes - Published | |
India at UNGA votes in favour of resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in GazaThe United Nations General Assembly adopts a resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. India votes in favor of the resolution, along with 153 other nations. The resolution also..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Israel bombs south Gaza after Hamas hostage threatThe heavy urban battles in Gaza continue, with the death toll rising to 101 Israeli soldiers and around 18,000 Palestinians. Hamas warns that the remaining 137 hostages won't survive unless Israel..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Resolution for UN tax convention will be successfully passed at general assembly, states officialThe resolution for a UN tax convention is expected to be successfully passed at the UN General Assembly, following its approval by the Economic and Financial Committee. This resolution, supported by..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi only head of government invited to opening plenary of the UN climate conferenceThe opening plenary of the UN climate conference here on Friday saw PM Narendra Modi as the only head of state/government on the dias underlining India's growing geopolitical clout in climate..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress Comes In Support Of Free Palestine Amid Israel-Hamas WarTharoor strongly criticized the government for deviating from India's longstanding foreign policy, accusing the Centre of abstaining from voting on the UN General Assembly's resolution concerning the..Zee News - Published | |
India votes against Israeli settlements in occupied territoryIndia has voted in favor of a resolution in the UN General Assembly condemning Israeli settlement activities in Occupied Palestinian Territory. The resolution, which was approved by a majority of 145..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Israel exacting revenge from blameless: Sonia GandhiSonia Gandhi, the leader of the Congress, has criticized India for not voting in favor of the latest UN general assembly resolution on the crisis in West Asia. She claimed in a newspaper article that..IndiaTimes - Published | |
CPI(M) leaders hold symbolic dharna in solidarity with Palestinian people, call for ceasefireTop leaders of the CPI(M) in India have condemned the country's abstention from voting in the UN General Assembly on a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The leaders..IndiaTimes - Published | India abstain as UNGA backs ceasefire, doesn’t condemn Hamas terrorThe UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for a humanitarian truce in the West Asia crisis, with support from 120 countries. India abstained from voting, citing that the final text did not..IndiaTimes - Published |
EAM discusses Gaza with Oman counterpartExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed the Israel-Hamas war situation with his Omani counterpart, Badr Albusaidi ahead of General Assembly vote. They talked about the need for an immediate..IndiaTimes - Published | Redcliffe Labs Diagnostics Deliver USD 400 Million in Economic Savings for India by Tackling Pandemic of Non-communicable Diseases· Research released at UN General Assembly week shows tests predicting heart disease and diabetes are among lowest cost solutions for improving Indian health · Full research available..NewsVoir - Published |
Canadian envoy raises concerns about foreign interference and rules at UNCanada's envoy to the United Nations, Robert Rae, during his address to world leaders at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday raised the issue of "foreign interference" adding that the rules of..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Namaste from Bharat': External affairs minister S Jaishankar greets UN General AssemblyExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the UN General Assembly, starting his speech with "Namaste from Bharat", highlighting the country's name as 'Bharat'. This is not the first instance..IndiaTimes - Published |
EAM S Jaishankar addresses UN General Assembly: Key quotesIndiaTimes - Published | EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral meetings with global counterparts on UNGA sidelinesDuring the high-level UN General Assembly session in New York, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held bilateral meetings with several global counterparts. He discussed reforming multilateralism..IndiaTimes - Published |
Australia backs call to curb Russia's veto at UNSCAustralia wants constraints on Russia's veto powers on the United Nations Security Council, offering support for Zelensky's demand that Russia lose its power to block measures at UNSC. Australia's..IndiaTimes - Published | Russian foreign minister lambastes the West but barely mentions Ukraine in UN speechRussia's top diplomat lashed out at the US and the West on Saturday as self-interested defenders of a fading international order, but he didn't discuss his country's war in Ukraine in his speech to the..IndiaTimes - Published |
At UN, China poses as leader of 'Global South' challenging WestChina asserts itself as part of the Global South, aligning with the goals and challenges of less-developed nations and offering an alternative to Western influence. Vice-president Han Zheng delivered a..IndiaTimes - Published | `Respect For Sovereignty And Territorial Integrity...`: Quad Foreign Ministers` Message To ChinaForeign ministers of the four-nation bloc - S Jaishankar, Antony Blinken, Penny Wong and Kamikawa Yoko - met on the margins of the high-level 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York for the..Zee News - Published |
Dia Mirza at UN General Assembly: SDGs are not just for govts and policymakersUNEP Goodwill Ambassador Dia Mirza joined a convening of policymakers and leaders from around the world at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) - SDG Summit in New YorkMid-Day - Published | Jaishankar embarks on 9-day US visitExternal affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday began a nine-day visit to the US, primarily to attend the annual session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York and to host a special event on..IndiaTimes - Published |
Want a place on the UN stage? Leaders of divided nations must first get past this gatekeeperThe United Nations Credentials Committee, an obscure and opaque body, plays a crucial role in deciding who gets representation at the UN General Assembly's annual meeting. The committee's decision can..IndiaTimes - Published | UN General Assembly brings ‘hooker convention’ to NYC: ReportAccording to a report in the New York Post, "diplomats in town for the UN General Assembly are meeting world leaders by day and high-end hookers by night". High-priced escorts are flocking to the city..IndiaTimes - Published |
`Important For Peace In South Asia`: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Raises Kashmir Issue In UN General Assembly AgainErdogan's comment came weeks after he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi during which both the leaders discussed strengthening trade and infrastructure..Zee News - Published | Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan raises Kashmir issue during UNGA addressTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan raised the issue of Kashmir during his address at the UN General Assembly. He called for the establishment of a just and lasting peace in Kashmir through dialogue..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Russia weaponising everything, from food to energy to kids’During his speech at the UN General Assembly, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of weaponising essentials like food and energy, not only against Ukraine but also against other..IndiaTimes - Published | UN General Assembly: Erdogan, Netanyahu meet for first time as relations thawTurkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in for the first time in person on Tuesday, marking a major milestone as the two countries have been slowly improving..IndiaTimes - Published |
Biden exhorts world leaders at the UN to stand up to RussiaPresident Joe Biden made a robust case before the UN General Assembly on Tuesday that the world must remain united in defending Ukraine against Russian aggression, warning that no nation can be secure..IndiaTimes - Published | In UNGA, US President Biden highlights 'groundbreaking' achievements at G20US President Joe Biden on Tuesday highlighted "groundbreaking" achievements -- including an economic corridor linking India, the Middle East and Europe; and admission of the African Union in the G20..IndiaTimes - Published |
We're all grateful to PM Modi for his presidency, for India's presidency of G20: USKirby addressed reporters at the New York Foreign Press Center here Monday on US priorities for the high-level 78th session of the UN General Assembly.DNA - Published | Climate protesters in New York and across the globe send message to United NationsThousands of protesters kicked off "Climate Week" and filled the streets of Midtown, Manhattan, on Sunday ahead of the UN General Assembly this week, calling for President Joe Biden and world leaders..IndiaTimes - Published |
Foreign minister to skip UNGA, veep to attend session in New YorkChina is sending vice-president Han Zheng to the UN General Assembly's annual summit, the ministry of foreign affairs said Friday, suggesting that the country's most senior diplomat, Wang Yi, will not..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi not attending UNGA high-level session, EAM Jaishankar to address on September 26Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not attend the annual UN General Assembly session later this month and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will address the high-level week, according to the latest..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi scheduled to attend UN General Assembly in SeptembernewKerala.com - Published | International Nelson Mandela Day: When Mandela Wore Rugby Jersey Of A White South AfricanIn November 2009, to recognise the former South African President’s contribution to the culture of peace and freedom, UN General Assembly declares 18 July "Nelson Mandela International Day".Zee News - Published |
PM Modi to lead yoga session at UN Headquarters on June 21Nine years after PM Modi had first proposed from the UN General Assembly podium to mark International Yoga Day as an annual commemoration, the Indian leader will for the first time be at the UN..IndiaTimes - Published | India has allocated $29bn to cut disaster risk: PM aide in UNIndia on Friday told member-countries of the United Nations during a review meeting of the Sendai Framework at the UN General Assembly hall in New York that it has significantly increased funding for..IndiaTimes - Published |
India slams Pakistan after it rakes up J&K during UNGA session on UkraineIndia urges Pakistan to examine its track record of harbouring and providing safe havens to terrorists with impunity, after Pakistan's envoy at the UN Munir Akram referred to Jammu and Kashmir while..IndiaTimes - Published | UN General Assembly adopts resolution on need for just, lasting peace in Ukraine; India abstainsIndia abstained from voting on a UN General Assembly resolution titled "Principles of the Charter of the United Nations underlying a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine". The resolution..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘India buying Russia oil not our biz’: Germany seeks help on UN voteGermany has sought India’s support for the resolution in UN General Assembly condemning Russia’s actions in Ukraine on the first anniversary of war, German ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann..IndiaTimes - Published | World Pulses Day 2023: History and significance; health benefits of including pulses in dietThe 10th of February was designated as World Pulses Day by the UN General Assembly. Know the history, significance and health benefits of pulses.DNA - Published |
UNGA president says lack of ability to tackle Ukraine war reflects UNSC's 'dysfunctional' system, pitches for reformsThe "dysfunctional" system of the UN Security Council has been reflected in the "absurd" situation arising out of one of its permanent members attacking Ukraine and the global body's failure to address..IndiaTimes - Published | UN General Assembly President Korosi to arrive in India on SundaynewKerala.com - Published |
