UN General Assembly: Who is attending, and what’s on the agenda?
2 years, 3 months ago

UN General Assembly: Who is attending, and what’s on the agenda?

Al Jazeera  

World leaders will speak in person at the UN headquarters in New York for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the gathering was happening “at a time of great peril”, with the world “blighted by war, battered by climate chaos, scarred by hate, and shamed by poverty, hunger, and inequality”. See what world leaders, influencers and advocates have to say and follow the action with our special #UNGA @twitter activation.https://t.co/JVXh8caAUI — United Nations September 19, 2022 Speakers on Tuesday will include Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, French President Emmanuel Macron and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The topics include matters suggested by member states or by other UN organs, matters put forward by the secretary-general, and procedural matters pertaining to the assembly’s operation.

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What is the UNGA and what will world leaders talk about?
3 months, 1 week ago

What is the UNGA and what will world leaders talk about?

Hindustan Times  

By Michelle Nichols What is the UNGA and what will world leaders talk about? UNITED NATIONS - Every September world leaders travel to New York to address the start of the annual United Nations General Assembly session. The conflict started nearly a year ago with the deadly Hamas attack on civilians in Israel on Oct. 7 - two weeks after …

What is the UNGA and what will world leaders talk about?
3 months, 1 week ago

What is the UNGA and what will world leaders talk about?

Hindustan Times  

By Michelle Nichols What is the UNGA and what will world leaders talk about? UNITED NATIONS, Sept 11 - Every September world leaders travel to New York to address the start of the annual United Nations General Assembly session. The conflict started nearly a year ago with the deadly Hamas attack on civilians in Israel on Oct. 7 - two …

79th session of UN General Assembly opens
3 months, 2 weeks ago

79th session of UN General Assembly opens

China Daily  

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks at the first plenary meeting of the 79th session of UN General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York, on Sept 10, 2024. UNITED NATIONS - The 79th session of the UN General Assembly was declared open on Tuesday by Philemon Yang, the General Assembly's new president. In his opening remarks, UN Secretary-General Antonio …

79th session of UN General Assembly opens
3 months, 2 weeks ago

79th session of UN General Assembly opens

China Daily  

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks at the first plenary meeting of the 79th session of UN General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York, on Sept 10, 2024. UNITED NATIONS - The 79th session of the UN General Assembly was declared open on Tuesday by Philemon Yang, the General Assembly's new president. In his opening remarks, UN Secretary-General Antonio …

PM Modi scheduled to address high-level UNGA session on September 26
5 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi scheduled to address high-level UNGA session on September 26

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to address the high-level U.N. General Assembly session on September 26, according to a provisional list of speakers issued by the U.N. The high-level General Debate of the 79th session of the U.N. General Assembly will take place from September 24-30. As per the provisional list of speakers for the General Debate issued by …

UNGA to vote on resolution that would grant Palestine new rights, revive its UN membership bid
7 months, 2 weeks ago

UNGA to vote on resolution that would grant Palestine new rights, revive its UN membership bid

The Hindu  

The U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote on May 10 on a resolution that would grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine and call on the Security Council to favourably reconsider its request to become the 194th member of the United Nations. The draft resolution “determines” that a state of Palestine is qualified for membership – dropping the original …

United Nations General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership
7 months, 2 weeks ago

United Nations General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership

Al Jazeera  

Resolution does not give Palestine full UN membership, but recognises it as qualified to join and extends new rights and privileges. The United Nations General Assembly has backed a Palestinian bid to become a full UN member by recognising it as qualified to join and recommending the UN Security Council “reconsider the matter favourably”. The vote by the 193-member UNGA …

UN General Assembly to meet over Israel-Hamas war on Thursday
1 year, 2 months ago

UN General Assembly to meet over Israel-Hamas war on Thursday

The Hindu  

The UN General Assembly will meet on October 26 to discuss the conflict triggered by the attack by Hamas militants on Israel, its President announced Monday in a letter to member states. The Security Council has so far failed to agree on a resolution concerning the war, but a number of states, including Jordan on behalf of the Arab grouping, …

UNGA Briefing: There's one more day to go after a break — but first, here's what you missed
1 year, 3 months ago

UNGA Briefing: There's one more day to go after a break — but first, here's what you missed

The Independent  

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Want a place on the UN stage? Leaders of divided nations must first get past this gatekeeper
1 year, 3 months ago

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

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — It’s one of the United Nations’ more obscure bodies, with no space to call its own within the riverside headquarters. The workings of the Credentials Committee received little scrutiny until recently — when the Taliban and Myanmar military junta sought entry — and remains “an astonishingly opaque body,” said Richard Gowan, U.N. director for the International Crisis …

UNGA Briefing: Permanent observers, more Security Council and what else is going on at the UN
1 year, 3 months ago

UNGA Briefing: Permanent observers, more Security Council and what else is going on at the UN

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. WHAT HAPPENED AT THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON WEDNESDAY …

UNGA Briefing: Security Council, climate summit and what else is going on at the United Nations
1 year, 3 months ago

UNGA Briefing: Security Council, climate summit and what else is going on at the United Nations

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — It’s Day 2 of the U.N. General Assembly high-level meeting that brings world leaders together at U.N. headquarters in New York. WHAT HAPPENED AT THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON TUESDAY — Motorcades and barricades choked midtown Manhattan as the world’s top dignitaries convened for the first day of the U.N. General Assembly’s annual meeting, which kicked off …

UNGA Briefing: Security Council, climate summit and what else is going on at the United Nations
1 year, 3 months ago

UNGA Briefing: Security Council, climate summit and what else is going on at the United Nations

The Independent  

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UNGA Briefing: Biden, Zelenskyy and what else is going on at the United Nations
1 year, 3 months ago

UNGA Briefing: Biden, Zelenskyy and what else is going on at the United Nations

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — It’s Day 1 of the U.N. General Assembly high-level meeting that brings world leaders together at U.N. headquarters in New York. WHAT HAPPENED AT AND AROUND THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON MONDAY — While the General Debate had yet to start, Monday saw the beginning of a two-day summit meant to galvanize world leaders on reaching the …

UNGA Briefing: Biden, Zelenskyy and what else is going on at the United Nations
1 year, 3 months ago

UNGA Briefing: Biden, Zelenskyy and what else is going on at the United Nations

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy It's Day 1 of the …

Six unforgettable UN General Assembly moments
1 year, 3 months ago

Six unforgettable UN General Assembly moments

Al Jazeera  

Al Jazeera looks back at key UN General Assembly speeches as world leaders and top diplomats gather for 78th session this week. “The invasion of Iraq — without justification, in violation of the Charter — occurs by superpowers on the Security Council,” he said. Hugo Chavez calls George W Bush ‘the devil’ Amid a growing confrontation between Caracas and Washington …

Everything you need to know about this year’s meeting of leaders at the UN General Assembly
1 year, 3 months ago

Everything you need to know about this year’s meeting of leaders at the UN General Assembly

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — For two years, it was the coronavirus pandemic. In the face of this tumult, the theme for this year’s General Debate will be “Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress and sustainability for all.” We’ve updated last year’s backgrounder for the 2023 high-level …

World leaders gather at the UN this week. Here’s what to watch for
1 year, 3 months ago

World leaders gather at the UN this week. Here’s what to watch for

CNN  

United Nations CNN — After thousands of speeches, meetings, and receptions this week at the UNGA summit, the United Nations is prepared to announce World Peace at the end of the global event — err, no. The truth is, topics at the two-week summit appear more numerous, volatile and hard-to-solve than before any other UN General Assembly: Russia’s war in …

UN General Assembly: What to expect as world leaders gather this week
1 year, 3 months ago

UN General Assembly: What to expect as world leaders gather this week

Al Jazeera  

World leaders head to New York to take part in high-level United Nations talks. The climate crisis and the war in Ukraine are expected to figure prominently at the United Nations this week, as more than 140 leaders and state representatives from around the world descend on New York to address the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. “And …

Mint Explainer: What’s on the agenda at the 78th UN General Assembly session?
1 year, 3 months ago

Mint Explainer: What’s on the agenda at the 78th UN General Assembly session?

Live Mint  

The general debate of the 78th UN General Assembly session is set to begin on Tuesday, September 19. The proposed theme of the general debate at this session will be ‘Rebuilding trust and reigniting solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress and sustainability for all". India will be represented by External …

UN General Assembly meeting of world leaders, by the numbers
2 years, 2 months ago

UN General Assembly meeting of world leaders, by the numbers

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The barricades are down, the world leaders have left and New Yorkers are complaining slightly less about traffic. SPEAKERS: 195 The 195 includes speeches from three permanent observers — Palestine, the Holy See and the European Union — as well as opening speeches from U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres and the president of the 77th General Assembly, …

EXPLAINER: What to know about the UN General Assembly
2 years, 3 months ago

EXPLAINER: What to know about the UN General Assembly

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — After two years of virtual and hybrid summits, the world’s leaders are reconvening on the river’s edge in New York this week at the U.N. General Assembly, an exercise in multilateralism born from the hope for lasting peace that followed World War II. Here’s what to know about this year’s U.N. General Assembly, which will be presided …

Modi in US, UNGA Summit: When & Where to Watch PM's LIVE Address at United Nations
3 years, 2 months ago

Modi in US, UNGA Summit: When & Where to Watch PM's LIVE Address at United Nations

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Saturday at 7:30 pm as per Indian Standard Time. The UNGA proceedings will commence from 6.30 PM IST at the UN General Assembly hall, United States. Right before leaving for the United States, PM had said that he will conclude his visit with an address …

PM Modi set to address UNGA session today, focus on ‘pressing global challenges’
3 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi set to address UNGA session today, focus on ‘pressing global challenges’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday address the United Nations General Assembly in New York and focus on the “pressing global challenges”, including the coronavirus pandemic, terrorism and climate change among other important issues. PM Modi's speech at UNGA ‘most awaited’ India's permanent representative to United Nations TS Tirumurti said on Monday PM Modi's speech at UNGA is “one …

Taliban face uphill battle in efforts to speak at UN meeting
3 years, 3 months ago

Taliban face uphill battle in efforts to speak at UN meeting

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The new rulers of Afghanistan have an uphill battle in their efforts to be recognized in time to address other world leaders at the United Nations this year. The Taliban are challenging the credentials of the ambassador from Afghanistan’s former government and asking to speak at the General Assembly’s high-level meeting of world leaders this week, according …

World leaders speak at United Nations General Assembly
3 years, 3 months ago

World leaders speak at United Nations General Assembly

Al Jazeera  

The annual General Debate begins on Tuesday with speeches from leaders of US, Qatar, Iran, Turkey and China. 21 Sep 2021 - 22:18 GMT Guterres welcomes China and US climate pledges UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he welcomes China’s announcement to end financing of coal-fired power plants abroad and support green energy instead. 21 Sep 2021 - 19:10 GMT DRC …

Things to watch at the UN General Assembly meeting this week
3 years, 3 months ago

Things to watch at the UN General Assembly meeting this week

The Independent  

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What to expect at the 76th UN General Assembly
3 years, 3 months ago

What to expect at the 76th UN General Assembly

Al Jazeera  

This year’s UNGA comes amid a push to reinvigorate, with a spotlight on who will represent two member states. Now, the 76th session offers the UN a chance to “really show its purpose again”, said Alanna O’Malley, chair of United Nations Studies in Peace and Justice at Leiden University in the Netherlands. The General Debate remains the UN’s most prominent …

Over 100 world leaders to attend UN gathering in person
3 years, 3 months ago

Over 100 world leaders to attend UN gathering in person

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — More than 100 heads of state and government are planning to attend the U.N. General Assembly’s annual gathering of world leaders in person next week, including U.S. President Joe Biden, King Abdullah II of Jordan and the presidents of Brazil and Venezuela, according to the latest speakers list. The prime ministers of Japan, India and the United …

PM Modi to address UNGA General Debate on Saturday
4 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi to address UNGA General Debate on Saturday

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address the United Nations General Assembly for the General Debate in the 75th Session of the General Assembly on September 26. The theme of the 75th UNGA is " The future we want, the United Nations we need, reaffirming our collective commitment to multilateralism - confronting the Covid-19 through effective multilateral action". PM …

At Annual Meet of UN, Other Leaders Will Go 'Virtual' Amid Covid-19. But Trump Will Speak in Person
4 years, 4 months ago

At Annual Meet of UN, Other Leaders Will Go 'Virtual' Amid Covid-19. But Trump Will Speak in Person

News 18  

The annual meeting of world leaders at the United Nations is going virtual this year for the first time in its 75-year history because of the COVID-19 pandemic except for the likely personal appearance by President Donald Trump. "We are hoping that President Trump will actually be speaking in person in the General Assembly," Kelly Craft, the U.S. ambassador to …

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