With major world leaders skipping the annual event, discussions will focus on climate change, sovereign debt relief and development goals.
Tag: General Assembly (UN)
Evan Gershkovich’s Family Appeals to the U.N. in Securing His Release
The Wall Street Journal reporter’s parents and sister visited the U.N. just days before world leaders arrive for the annual General Assembly.
In First, Palestinian Displacement Commemorated at United Nations
The event, marking the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians when Israel was created, was condemned by the Israeli ambassador to the world body.
Vanuatu Strikes a Blow for Climate Justice
Vanuatu, a disaster-prone Pacific country, has secured United Nations approval to take that question to the International Court of Justice.
Lavrov Blasts Zelensky and Ukraine at UN Security Council Meeting
Insults, accusations and talk of war crimes and nuclear holocaust dominated the world’s premier diplomatic stage on Thursday.
Truss Pledges to Support Ukraine in Speech at U.N. General Assembly
The prime minister of Britain also restated a promise to raise Britain’s spending on defense to 3 percent of G.D.P. by 2030, a commitment long urged by the United States,.
Putin Raises Stakes in the War, With Direct Challenge to the West
The Russian leader announced a call-up of troops and hinted at using nuclear weapons, accusing the West of trying to “destroy our country” and vowing that Russia would defend itself.
Biden Paints Russia as a Threat to the World in U.N. Speech
President Biden portrayed Russia as the chief threat to global peace and renewed warnings that “a nuclear war cannot be won.”