UN General Assembly

June 27, 2025 1:32 PM

UN Charter is not a-la-carte menu: Guterres

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called out the selective application of the UN Charter, saying it is not an a-la-carte menu. "Today, we see assaults on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter like never before: the threat or use of force against sovereign nations; the violation of international law, including international humanitarian law and international human rights law; the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure; the weaponization of food and water; the ...

June 12, 2025 9:29 AM

United Nations to vote to demand immediate Gaza ceasefire over US, Israel opposition

The United Nations General Assembly will vote on Thursday on a draft resolution that demands an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in the war in Gaza after the United States vetoed a similar effort in the Security Council last week. The 193-member General Assembly is likely to adopt the text with overwhelming support, diplomats say, despite Israel lobbying countries this week against taking part in what it called a "politically-motivated, counter-productive charade." General Asse...

October 15, 2024 4:25 PM

India reaffirms support for Africa, calls UNSC exclusion a “historical injustice”

India has reiterated its unwavering commitment to Africa, with Ambassador Yojna Patel, India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, calling for global action to address the continent’s challenges. Speaking at the UN General Assembly's plenary meeting on "Partnerships for Africa," Patel emphasized that Africa’s exclusion from the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as a permanent member is a "historical injustice" that must be corrected swiftly. Patel outlined India's initiatives ...

September 23, 2024 10:47 PM

Digital Public Infrastructure should be a bridge, not a barrier: PM Modi at ‘Summit of Future’

During his address at the 'Summit of the Future' on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the necessity of safe and responsible technology use, stating that Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) must function as a bridge rather than a barrier. This event took place during the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in New York. "For safe and responsible use of technology, balance regulation is needed. We want such global digital governance in which sovereignty and integrity remain inta...

June 26, 2024 5:20 PM

India slams Pakistan for “baseless,” “deceitful” narratives at UN General Assembly

India has criticized Pakistan for its "baseless and deceitful narratives" following references to Kashmir made by Islamabad's envoy, Munir Akram, during his speech at the UN General Assembly. Pratik Mathur, Minister at India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations, delivering India’s statement during the UN General Assembly debate on the Annual Report of the UN Security Council, accused Pakistan of "misusing" the UN forum to propagate false narratives. "Earlier in the day, one delegation m...

May 11, 2024 12:14 AM

UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership

The United Nations General Assembly on Friday (May 10) backed a Palestinian bid to become a full U.N. member by recognizing it as qualified to join and recommending the U.N. Security Council "reconsider the matter favorably." The vote by the 193-member General Assembly was a global survey of support for the Palestinian bid to become a full U.N. member - a move that would effectively recognize a Palestinian state - after the United States vetoed it in the U.N. Security Council last month. The a...