The president of Brazil began his visit by defying a U.N. honor system requiring proof of vaccination, and four members of his entourage have tested positive.
Author: RICK GLADSTONE
Intrigue Deepens at U.N. Over Myanmar and Afghanistan
On the final day of the General Assembly’s most important annual gathering, no one is expected to speak for Myanmar, but the envoy of Afghanistan’s ousted government may yet take the podium.
Pakistan Says U.N. Envoy of Old Afghan Government Should Vacate Seat
Stopping short of urging that a Taliban envoy to the U.N. be accepted, Pakistan’s foreign minister suggested that stability had improved in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan.
Cuba Will Reach ‘Full Immunization’ By Dec. 31, Leader Tells U.N.
The vaccines developed in Cuba, which have yet to receive W.H.O. approval, are being administered to adults and children as young as 2.
Duterte Accuses Rich Countries of Hoarding Covid Vaccines
“There is a man-made drought of vaccines ravaging poor countries,” the Philippines leader told the U.N. General Assembly in prerecorded remarks.
Who’s Speaking at U.N. General Assembly, and Who Isn’t
Many leaders are taking advantage of the in-person platform, but others sent recorded video or had lower-ranking officials step in. Either way, in several cases that choice signals a message, too.
Who’s Speaking at U.N. General Assembly, and Who Isn’t
Many leaders are taking advantage of the in-person platform, but others sent recorded video or had lower-ranking officials step in. Either way, in several cases that choice signals a message, too.
How Covid-19 is Affecting the U.N. General Assembly Meeting
Unlike last year, when the session was fully virtual, more than 100 heads of state and government are planning to address the General Assembly in person.
How Covid-19 is Affecting the U.N. General Assembly Meeting
Unlike last year, when the session was fully virtual, more than 100 heads of state and government are planning to address the General Assembly in person.
Climate, Covid and Biden’s Challenged Credibility Underline U.N.’s Big Week
The United Nations General Assembly session, the world’s biggest diplomatic convocation, will commandeer attention with a lineup of leader speeches starting Tuesday.