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'Emerging power' India can play role in solving West Asia conflict: Jordan
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas and days after India abstained from voting at the United Nations General Assembly on a Jordan-introduced resolution, the country's Ambassador to India Mohamed Salam Jameel A.F. El-Kayed, said that it respects New Delhi's decision and that
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"Resolution was deeply flawed": Netanyahu on India's abstention in UN vote
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Amid the country's ongoing war with Hamas, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called the United Nations General Assembly resolution calling for a 'humanitarian truce' deeply flawed.
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At UNGA, India pushed for explicit condemnation of Hamas' terror attacks i
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Resolution in the UNGA did not include any explicit condemnation of the terrorist attacks of October 7, however, an amendment was moved to include this aspect, prior to the vote on the main Resolution, the source added.
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Palestine urges all States to comply with UNGA resolution
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The appeal came as the United Nations General Assembly on Friday (local time) adopted a resolution calling for an "immediate, durable and sustained humanitarian truce" between Israeli forces and Hamas terrorists in Gaza. The resolution made no specific mention of the Hamas terror attacks
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India sought condemnation of Hamas terror attack in UN resolution on Gaza
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Canada proposed an amendment to the resolution drafted by Jordan, which originally called for unhindered humanitarian access in the Gaza Strip but did not mention Hamas. Canada's proposed amendment sought to insert a paragraph condemning the 'terrorist attacks by Hamas.'
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"We urge parties to de-escalate, eschew violence": India on Israel-Hamas w
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"Deeply concerned" over the deteriorating security situation and the astounding loss of civilian lives in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, India at the UN urged both parties to "de-escalate, eschew violence."
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UN adopts resolution calling for "immediate and sustained humanitarian tru
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Jordanian-led draft resolution has been adopted by the General Assembly, with 120 votes in favour, 14 against and 45 abstentions.
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UNGA President expresses condolences to families of 35 UN staff members wh
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"I join the Secretary-General in expressing my deepest condolences to the families of the 35 UN staff members who have lost their lives in the noble cause of humanitarian service," the UNGA President said while addressing the tenth Emergency Special Session of the UNGA in New York.
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UNGA President to convene Emergency session on October 26
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
This comes after the Hamas attack on Israel in which more than 1,400 Israelis were killed, mostly in the initial Hamas attack. In addition, 203 people were believed captured by Hamas during the incursion and taken into Gaza, the Israeli military has said.
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G20 bridged strong positions, deep divides: EAM Jaishankar
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
"About 3 weeks ago, I was in New York for the United Nations General Assembly. I must share with you that the G20 was very much the subject of conversation. A lot of people were still a little surprised that the G20 could bridge what were strong positions and deep divides," the EAM said w
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India holds concern regarding dangers associated with weapons of mass dest
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Expressing concerns over the potential dangers associated with weapons of mass destruction (WMD), India at the United Nations General Assembly voiced for the strengthening of efforts through international cooperation to address the issue.
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"India's G20 marked a historic Milestone"; says UNGA President Dennis Fran
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
"India's recent G-20 presidency centred around the theme of Vasudeva Kutumbhakam, marked a historic Milestone and echoed the message of one earth, one family, one future. It was under this theme that India has reminded us of the one very singular world that we call home and of our respons
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