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Breaking Silence: World Court Debates Israel’s Humanitarian Duties in Gaza [Video]

Breaking Silence: World Court Debates Israel’s Humanitarian Duties in Gaza

On 30 April 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) convened its third day of live public hearings in The Hague to examine whether Israel, as an occupying power, must ensure and facilitate..

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ICJ begins hearings on Israel's humanitarian obligations to Palestinians [Video]

ICJ begins hearings on Israel's humanitarian obligations to Palestinians

ICJ begins hearings on Israel's humanitarian obligations to Palestinians As the humanitarian aid system in Gaza faces collapse, the court has scheduled a week of hearings in response to a request..

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UN marks 31 years since genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda [Video]

UN marks 31 years since genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda

UN marks 31 years since genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda Addressing the commemorative ceremony at the UN General Assembly, Secretary-General António Guterres said Rwanda’s history reminds us that..

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Hungary LGTQ Ban: Parliament Votes To Ban Pride Events As Opposition Ignites Smoke Bombs In Protest [Video]

Hungary LGTQ Ban: Parliament Votes To Ban Pride Events As Opposition Ignites Smoke Bombs In Protest

Hungary LGBTQ ban passed as parliament votes to outlaw pride events nationwide. Opposition lawmakers set off smoke bombs in protest, but the law passed 136-27. It expands restrictions on LGBTQ content..

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Trump’s Shocking Move| US President Pledges to Reverse Biden’s Sanctions on Hungary | Details [Video]

Trump’s Shocking Move| US President Pledges to Reverse Biden’s Sanctions on Hungary | Details

In a stunning diplomatic shift, President Donald Trump has pledged to reverse the sanctions imposed on Hungary by the Biden administration, signaling a major policy change that could reshape US-Hungary..

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Israel Vs Russia Face-off At UN: Iran Fumes As U.S Rejects Gaza Ceasefire Proposal [Video]

Israel Vs Russia Face-off At UN: Iran Fumes As U.S Rejects Gaza Ceasefire Proposal

Tensions at the United Nations have escalated as Israel and Russia clashed over the ongoing Gaza conflict, with Iran strongly condemning the U.S. for rejecting a proposed ceasefire. The UN General..

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Canadian envoy raises concerns about foreign interference and rules at UN

Canada'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..
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'Namaste from Bharat': External affairs minister S Jaishankar greets UN General Assembly

External 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..
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EAM S Jaishankar addresses UN General Assembly: Key quotes


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EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral meetings with global counterparts on UNGA sidelines

During 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..
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Australia backs call to curb Russia's veto at UNSC

​Australia 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..
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Russian foreign minister lambastes the West but barely mentions Ukraine in UN speech

Russia'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..
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At UN, China poses as leader of 'Global South' challenging West

China 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..
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`Respect For Sovereignty And Territorial Integrity...`: Quad Foreign Ministers` Message To China

Foreign 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..
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Dia Mirza at UN General Assembly: SDGs are not just for govts and policymakers

UNEP 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 York
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Jaishankar embarks on 9-day US visit

External 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..
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Want a place on the UN stage? Leaders of divided nations must first get past this gatekeeper

The 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..
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UN General Assembly brings ‘hooker convention’ to NYC: Report

According 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..
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`Important For Peace In South Asia`: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Raises Kashmir Issue In UN General Assembly Again

Erdogan'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..
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan raises Kashmir issue during UNGA address

Turkish 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..
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‘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..
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UN General Assembly: Erdogan, Netanyahu meet for first time as relations thaw

Turkish 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..
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Biden exhorts world leaders at the UN to stand up to Russia

President 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..
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In UNGA, US President Biden highlights 'groundbreaking' achievements at G20

US 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..
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We're all grateful to PM Modi for his presidency, for India's presidency of G20: US

Kirby 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.
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Climate protesters in New York and across the globe send message to United Nations

Thousands 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..
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Foreign minister to skip UNGA, veep to attend session in New York

China 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..
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PM Modi not attending UNGA high-level session, EAM Jaishankar to address on September 26

Prime 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..
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PM Modi scheduled to attend UN General Assembly in September


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International Nelson Mandela Day: When Mandela Wore Rugby Jersey Of A White South African

In 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". 
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PM Modi to lead yoga session at UN Headquarters on June 21

Nine 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..
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India has allocated $29bn to cut disaster risk: PM aide in UN

India 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..
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India slams Pakistan after it rakes up J&K during UNGA session on Ukraine

India 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..
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UN General Assembly adopts resolution on need for just, lasting peace in Ukraine; India abstains

India 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..
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‘India buying Russia oil not our biz’: Germany seeks help on UN vote

Germany 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..
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World Pulses Day 2023: History and significance; health benefits of including pulses in diet

The 10th of February was designated as World Pulses Day by the UN General Assembly. Know the history, significance and health benefits of pulses.
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UNGA president says lack of ability to tackle Ukraine war reflects UNSC's 'dysfunctional' system, pitches for reforms

The "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..
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UN General Assembly President Korosi to arrive in India on Sunday


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