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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.

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Watch: UN votes on resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire

Watch as the United Nations General Assembly votes on Tuesday, 12 December, on a draft resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

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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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United Nations votes overwhelmingly in favour of humanitarian truce in Gaza

Resolution drafted by Arab states passes by margin of 120 to 14, with 45 abstentions at the UN General Assembly.

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The UN and the multilateral system are in crisis – what the Global South must do

The planet is on fire, but almost all the firefighters have deserted. At the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, which began on September 19 in New York, the leaders of four of the five permanent members of the Security Council – the UN’s most powerful executive body –…

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Jaishankar says ‘enormous possibility’ for India and U.S. to enhance each other’s interests

The U.S. is “readjusting” to the world, EAM S. Jaishankar said at the Council for Foreign Relations, following his address to the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly

The Hindu

Turkey's Erdogan steps up efforts to save Black Sea grain deal

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is presenting himself as the man to save the Ukrainian grain export deal. The United Nations General Assembly saw Erdogan stepping up his efforts to rescue the deal after Moscow pulled out.

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India slams Pakistan for raking up Kashmir at UNGA; calls for vacating occupied areas, action against terrorism

India has hit out at Pakistan after the country's caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar predictably raised the Kashmir bogey in his speech at the United Nations General Assembly. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India, Brazil, South Africa seek to amplify the Global South’s voice at IBSA meeting

At UNGA78, EAM S. Jaishankar met with counterparts from Brazil, South Africa as part of IBSA. Discussed solidarity among Global South, UNSC reform, terrorism, climate finance, WB/IMF reform. He also held bilateral talks with Australia, Bahrain, Japan, UK on connectivity, economic linkages, regional dynamics.

The Hindu

Abbas Attacks Israel, Rewrites History In U.N. Speech

Palestinian Authority leader accuses Israel of intimidation, theft, and rewriting history in fiery U.N. address.

Zenger

Netanyahu: Iran’s Threat A Blessing As Israel Strengthens Ties With Arab States

Israeli Prime Minister highlights the unintended positive consequences of the common threat posed by Iran

Zenger

Sudanese army chief warns UN about risk of regional conflict

Sudan's army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan told the United Nations General Assembly that months of war could spill over to the entire region. He urged international pressure on the paramilitary unit his side is fighting.

Radio France Internationale

French FM touts climate commitments, support for Ukraine in UN address

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York Thursday evening. She underlined France's commitment to protecting our climate. Watch below.

France 24

Jordanian King At UNGA: Palestinians Deprived Of Right To ‘fulfill Their Own National Identity’

The region will keep suffering until the world helps lift the shadow of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in Middle East

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Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy says UN ‘ineffective’ in defending borders and should do more – as it happened

Ukraine’s president addressed UN security council; Poland summons Ukraine ambassador over Zelenskiy’s grain comments comments

France 24

🔴 Live: Ukraine urges world court to impose 'reparations' over Russia war

Ukraine on Tuesday said the International Court of Justice should impose reparations on Russia for its "war of annihilation", arguing that international law itself was at stake. Earlier, the western Ukrainian city of Lviv was rocked by blasts with local officials saying the Russian air attack caused a major fire…

France 24

Moldovan President Maia Sandu: 'The West should support Ukraine more'

Moldovan President Maia Sandu spoke to FRANCE 24's Marc Perelman at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. In the interview, Maia Sandu discussed the war in Ukraine, security in the region and the issue of Transnistria, where several thousand Russian soldiers are stationed. She also discussed the allegations…

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India’s G-20 opportunity for an African Renaissance

India's hosting of the G-20 Summit will present it with a historic opportunity to help Africa and leverage its deep links with the continent

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Five nations elected to U.N. Security Council, but Belarus denied

The United Nations General Assembly elected Algeria, Guyana, Sierra Leone, Slovenia and South Korea to the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday for two-year terms starting on Jan. 1, 2024, while Belarus - allied with Russia in its invasion of Ukraine - was denied a spot.

Radio France Internationale

United Nations adopts landmark resolution for global climate justice

Members of the United Nations General Assembly have adopted a historic resolution that advances the climate justice cause by calling for the UN’s top court to lay out states’ obligations to fight climate change and reduce global warming.

Reuters

UN votes to ask world court to rule on national climate obligations

The United Nations General Assembly voted on Wednesday to pass a resolution asking the world's top court to define the obligations of states to combat climate change, a legal opinion that could drive countries to take stronger measures and clarify international law.

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