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"Statehood for Palestinians is a right, not a reward": UN Secretary-Genera
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, addressing member states at the UN Headquarters in New York, reaffirmed that "statehood for Palestinians is a right, not a reward," as the international body reiterated its support for a two-state solution to resolve the protracted Israel
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"Two-state solution only way for Israel-Palestine": UN Spokesperson Stepha
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, reiterated the organisation's longstanding position that a two-state solution remains the only viable path to resolving the decades-long conflict between Israel and Palestine.
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US Secretary of State Rubio, EAM Jaishankar meet at UNGA; discuss trade, d
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, where both leaders discussed strengthening strategic cooperation between India and the United States acros
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France recognises Palestinian state ahead of UN General Assembly
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (local time) formally announced France's recognition of the State of Palestine, becoming the latest Western nation to do so ahead of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
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Trump to address UNGA to highlight 'historic' global wins; hold bilateral,
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
United States President Donald Trump will deliver a key address at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday, where he is expected to outline what the White House described as "historic accomplishments" within the first eight months of his second term, incl
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Ahmed al-Sharaa makes history, becomes 1st Syrian to address UNGA in 60 ye
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa is making history as the first Syrian leader to address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in over 60 years, marking a significant milestone in Syria's diplomatic journey.
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Pakistan PM to attend UNGA, meet Trump with "select" Muslim leaders: FO
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend the UNGA in New York and join a meeting of Muslim leaders with US President Donald Trump, the FO said. According to Dawn, Shehbaz will highlight Kashmir, Palestine, Gaza, and regional security, while also attending high-level UN events and bilateral
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China's political pressure on Taiwan draws international pushback at UN
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Nine of Taiwan's allies wrote to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urging the UN to resist China's pressure and allow Taiwan's meaningful participation. They argued Resolution 2758 has been misused to exclude Taiwan and warned its distortion threatens peace in the Taiwan Strait and Indo-
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Zelenskyy to meet Trump at UNGA, push tougher Russia sanctions as Moscow r
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet US President Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly to push for stronger sanctions on Russia, Al Jazeera reported.
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US carries out a strike on Venezuelan ship for trafficking illicit narcoti
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The announcement, late on Friday, came as Venezuela accused the US of waging an "undeclared war" in the Caribbean and called for a United Nations probe into the strikes.
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Portugal to officially recognise Palestinian state ahead of UNGA conferenc
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Portugal has announced it will officially recognise the State of Palestine on Sunday, just ahead of a major high-level conference on Palestinian statehood at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Al Jazeera reported
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Trump to focus on "World Peace" at UNGA, says "working very hard" to end R
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) stated that his primary goal at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will be to advance "World Peace", highlighting his administration's efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict, even as he again touted his record of settl
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