Syria’s foreign minister demanded both countries evacuate their forces from the war-ravaged country or face “countermeasures.” Syria has made such threats before without taking steps to enforce them.
Tag: General Assembly (UN)
Pakistan Leader Warns of Kashmir ‘Blood Bath’ in Emotional U.N. Speech
Prime Minister Imran Khan castigated India’s Kashmir crackdown. Narendra Modi, his Indian counterpart, ignored Kashmir in his speech.
White House Bars Iranian Officials From U.S. as Its Diplomatic Efforts Falter
The move was extraordinary given that dozens of Iranian diplomats were in New York for the U.N. General Assembly, though it was not expected to force them to leave.
Trump and Johnson, Together on World Stage, Eye Troubles Back Home
President Trump and Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain, leaders who share an affinity and style of politics, are attending the United Nations General Assembly with domestic troubles at home.
What Is the United Nations? Its History, Its Goals and Its Relevance
A brief look at what the 193-member United Nations does and how it works as leaders convene in New York for the annual General Assembly.
U.S. Seeks More Sanctions on Venezuela’s Leaders and Faults Europe’s Inertia
Latin American nations and the United States cleared the way for more sanctions against loyalists to President Nicolás Maduro. But Europe has yet to follow.
A Year Later, Iran Finds Evaporating Sympathy at the U.N.
The country’s foreign minister, on the defensive after attacks on Saudi oil facilities, says Iran has lost hope that the Europeans will counterbalance American sanctions.
600 Meetings and a World of Conflict: What to Expect at the U.N. General Assembly
Nearly 200 leaders will converge on the world’s most prominent diplomatic stage for five days of speeches, hundreds of meetings — and clashes over climate change, Iran and trade.
Trump’s National Security Aides Refining Possible Iran Options
President Trump has threatened to order “the ultimate option” of a strike on Iran after attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities, but also emphasized his opposition to another war.
To Find Clues in Saudi Oil Attacks, U.S. Examines Missile and Drone Parts
American investigators are gathering evidence to bolster their claim that Iran was responsible for attacking oil facilities in Saudi Arabia.