Uphold founding principles and ‘be better together’: General Assembly President
The anniversary should have been a moment of celebration, she noted, but this is not an ordinary year, with conflict…
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US President Trump criticizes UN, NATO and climate ‘hoax’
“What is the purpose of the United Nations?” he asked, adding “all they seem to do is write a really…
At UN, Colombian President Petro slams global inaction, calls for urgent reform
President Petro opened by recalling that in his first speech to the Assembly he warned of conflicts in Ukraine and…
UN marks 80th anniversary of its founding
Music, memories and messages of peace filled the UN General Assembly Hall on Monday as the world body commemorated 80…
Recommit to a two-State solution for Israel-Palestine conflict, ‘before it’s too late’: Guterres
He was speaking at the resumption of the international conference co-chaired with Saudi Arabia focused on the question of Palestine…
High-level week opens with celebration of women’s empowerment
During the landmark 1995 event in the Chinese capital, countries came together and adopted the Beijing Declaration – a blueprint document for…
UN, AU and EU leaders pledge joint push for peace and development in Africa
Meeting at UN Headquarters in New York on the margins of the General Assembly high-level week on Sunday, the leaders…
What to know ahead of the UN summit on the Question of Palestine
A settler woman walks past an Israeli soldier standing guard in East Jerusalem. Photo: IRIN/Andreas Hackl (file photo) What to…
‘Warring world is crying out for peace’ says UN chief as leaders gather in New York
“Lives are being ripped apart, childhoods extinguished, and basic human dignity discarded, amidst the cruelty and degradations of war,” Mr.…
UN Security Council rejects bid to continue Iran sanctions relief
The text, tabled by the Council president – the Republic of Korea – received only four votes in favour, from…