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Pakistan PM Sharif rakes up Kashmir issue at UNGA; S Jaishankar to speak today

At the UNGA, Shehbaz Sharif said India should enter into a dialogue for “peaceful” resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir issue.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the United Nations headquarters in New York on September 27, 2024. (Getty Images via AFP)
Updated on Sep 28, 2024 07:14 AM IST

Donald Trump to meet with Keir Starmer in New York after UK PM's UNGA address

Donald Trump will meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, according to a source with knowledge of the matter.

Starmer is set to meet the former president at his Trump Tower property in Manhattan after addressing the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday evening, said the source, who requested anonymity as Trump's schedule was not public.(Getty Images via AFP)
Published on Sep 27, 2024 01:00 AM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Shweta Kukreti

COP Troika urges parties to submit climate plans for 1.5 degree celsius goal

The COP Presidencies Troika said this will be an important opportunity for leaders to signal their commitment to keep 1.5 within reach.

COP28 UN Climate Summit in UAE. (AP File Photo)
Published on Jul 24, 2024 05:29 PM IST
ByJayashree Nandi

Between ICJ verdict, Knesset resolution, world sees two states, Israel sees one

The Israeli Knesset voted overwhelmingly against the establishment of a Palestinian state. This signals a hardening stance on Palestinian sovereignty

Israelis waving their national flag gather during an anti-government rally calling for early elections, outside the Knesset or Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on June 18, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip between Israel and the Palestinian militant Hamas movement. (Photo by Menahem KAHANA / AFP)(AFP)
Published on Jul 21, 2024 08:00 AM IST

‘Destructive, pernicious nature’: India attacks Pakistan at UNGA over CAA remark

India slammed Pakistan at the UNGA for Islamabad envoy's remarks against Kashmir, CAA and Ayodhya Ram Temple during

 India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj speaks at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting, on Thursday. (ANI Photo)(ANI)
Published on May 03, 2024 05:16 PM IST

Iran attacks Israel: War cabinet favours ‘hitting back’, but… | Latest updates

2024 Iran–Israel conflict: US forces said they destroyed over 80 one-way attack drones and at least 6 ballistic missiles aimed at Israel from Iran and Yemen.

This handout picture released by the Israeli Army on April 14, 2024, shows an Israeli Air Force fighter aircraft at an undisclosed airfield reportedly after a mission to intercept incoming airborne threats.(AFP)
Updated on Apr 15, 2024 11:04 AM IST

‘Religiophobia against Hinduism…’: India on UNGA resolution against Islamophobia

A total of 115 nations voted in favour of Pakistan's resolution titled ‘Measures to combat Islamophobia'. None of them voted against the resolution

Permanent Representative of India to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj.(UN TV)
Published on Mar 16, 2024 01:01 PM IST

Morning brief: Maldives President's appeal to China; what India said at UNGA

Here's a shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items for you.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu amid row with India (AP)(AP)
Published on Jan 10, 2024 09:00 AM IST

India favours UNGA's call for Gaza ceasefire; Israel-US divided over casualties

The large-scale support in favour of the cease-fire sets the world's opinion as none of the major powers joined Israel and the US in the resolution.

Israeli ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan speaks to delegates during the United Nations General Assembly(REUTERS)
Published on Dec 13, 2023 09:34 AM IST

India votes in favour of UNGA resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The vote in the UNGA Tuesday came days after the 15-nation UN Security Council failed to adopt a resolution on the Israel-Hamas conflict

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)(UN GA President Twitter)
Updated on Dec 13, 2023 08:06 AM IST
PTI |

‘Not beyond India's capacity’: UNGA president on bid for permanent UNSC seat

India's bid to become a permanent member has been backed by five UNSC members - France, China, Russia, the UK, and the US.

UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis (AP)
Published on Oct 10, 2023 10:43 AM IST

Morning briefing: Canada Police on Nijjar death probe; Jaishankar at UNGA

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.

Canada PM Justin Trudeau blamed India for Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing.
Published on Sep 27, 2023 09:06 AM IST

Jaishankar says India a ‘Vishwa Mitra’, recalls G20 presidency in UNGA address

Jaishankar's address took place against the backdrop of strained relations between India & Canada.

Indian EAM S Jaishankar (AP)
Published on Sep 26, 2023 07:54 PM IST

Outcomes of G20 in Delhi have great significance for int'l community: Jaishankar

Jaishankar said India began its G20 presidency by convening the Voice of the Global South Summit, recognising that development must focus on most vulnerable.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (PTI)
Updated on Sep 26, 2023 07:52 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Sreelakshmi B

‘Respect for territorial integrity….cherry picking’: Jaishankar at UNGA

S Jaishankar on Tuesday at the United Nations General Assembly said respect for territorial integrity cannot be exercise in cherry picking.

S Jaishankar addresses the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. (AP)
Updated on Sep 26, 2023 07:48 PM IST

Colombian govt manipulates video of President Petro at UN to hype applause

Although Petro did receive applause, the final clip of the video on the government’s YouTube channel doesn't correspond to what was broadcast in the U.N. video.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro attends the Climate Ambition Summit at the United Nations Headquarters on September 20, 2023.(AFP)
Published on Sep 23, 2023 04:55 AM IST
AP | | Posted by Sreelakshmi B

Brazil's Lula meets Ukraine's Zelenskiy, discusses ways to end war in Ukraine

"We had a good conversation about the importance of paths to building," Lula posted after their meeting in New York on the sidelines of U.N. General Assembly.

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva along with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy.(X/ZelenskyyUa)
Updated on Sep 21, 2023 04:40 AM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Sreelakshmi B

UNGA President arrives Bengaluru, interacts with academics at IISc

United Nations General Assembly President Csaba Korosi arrived in Bengaluru and interacted with the academics at Indian Institute of Science, and representatives from civil society organisations.

UNGA President Csaba Korosi met prime minister Narendra Modi and discussed the importance of conserving and optimizing global water resources before heading for Karnataka.(AP)
Published on Jan 31, 2023 12:17 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S

At UNGA meet, India votes to reject Russia’s demand for secret ballot on Ukraine

Moscow’s demand for a secret ballot was rejected after 107 UN member states, including India, voted in favour of a recorded vote.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of UNGA summit. (PTI Photo)
Published on Oct 11, 2022 08:31 AM IST
PTI |

It’s climate week, and the UN is mostly consumed with other problems

Just weeks before COP27 climate talks, there’s a relatively minor focus on floods, droughts and heat waves at the United Nations meeting

British Prime Minister Liz Truss addresses the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. Headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 21. (REUTERS)
Published on Sep 22, 2022 06:47 AM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Yagya Sharma

After Russia stalled Ukraine resolutions, UN to debate permanent nations' powers

An old idea aimed at making Security Council permanent members cut back use of their veto powers, it has been revived by Russia's recent invasion of Ukraine.

The United Nations logo is seen on a window in an empty hallway at United Nations headquarters.(Reuters)
Published on Apr 19, 2022 12:25 PM IST
AFP |

Why India abstained from UN resolution suspending Russia from rights body

UNGA resolution on Ukraine war: "If India has chosen any side, it is the side of peace and it is for an immediate end to violence," envoy TS Tirumurti said.

India has only taken the side of peace, TS Tirumurti said on Thursday.  (File) (PTI)
Published on Apr 08, 2022 09:19 AM IST

Russia suspended from UNHRC over Ukraine killings, India abstains on resolution

Russia-Ukraine war: The UNGA voted on a resolution moved by the US to suspend Russia from the UNHRC over the Moscow's military aggression in the east European nation.

Hearing underway at the United Nations on Thursday.
Updated on Apr 07, 2022 10:22 PM IST
By | Written by Sohini Goswami, New Delhi

UN General Assembly meet tomorrow on Ukraine: A look at developments so far

On February 28, the UNGA convened an emergency session on Russia's invasion and assault on Ukraine.

UNGA / Representational image(SHUTTERSTOCK)
Published on Mar 22, 2022 12:03 PM IST
By | Written by Manjiri Sachin Chitre | Edited by

Russia-Ukraine war: Very disappointed with India's stance, says UK minister

Earlier this month, India had abstained at UNGA on a resolution deploring Russian aggression against Ukraine and reiterated that differences can only be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.

British international trade secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan in London. (Reuters File)
Updated on Mar 17, 2022 06:20 PM IST

UN votes to demand that Russia stop war

India abstained from the vote, making it the fifth time this week that it has done so for a vote related to the Ukraine conflict on a UN platform.

Demonstrators in support of Ukraine in Tbilsi.
Updated on Mar 03, 2022 07:23 AM IST
By, Washington

‘Excellent, historic’: Union ministers, CMs hail PM Modi’s address at UNGA

Union defence minister Rajnath Singh hailed the PM’s speech as “excellent” and said it highlighted India’s resolve to build a safer planet.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives to address the 76th Session of the UN general assembly in New York.(AP)
Published on Sep 25, 2021 08:47 PM IST
Written by Srivatsan K C | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

75 student satellites to launch into space on Independence Day: PM Modi at UNGA

PM Modi announced the ambitious mission to launch 75 student satellites into space on the 75th Independence Day during his speech at the UNGA today.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/Pool(REUTERS)
Published on Sep 25, 2021 08:04 PM IST
By, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Sneha Dubey: Meet the IFS officer who gave fiery response to Imran Khan at UN

While India often ignores Pakistan's statements at the world body, Indian diplomat Sneha Dubey exercised the right to respond to Imran Khan. She accused Pakistan of giving shelter to 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden who was killed by US special forces in a 2011 raid in the army city of Abbottabad.

First secretary Sneha Dubey responding to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's speech at the UNGA on Friday.(PTI Photo)
Updated on Sep 25, 2021 01:21 PM IST
By | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

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

PM Modi will address the general debate of the 76th session of the UNGA after a series of meetings in Washington during this three-day visit to the US. 

PM Modi met US President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington, DC.(AFP Photo)
Published on Sep 25, 2021 06:01 AM IST
By | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
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