“There is a man-made drought of vaccines ravaging poor countries,” the Philippines leader told the U.N. General Assembly in prerecorded remarks.
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China Pledges to Stop Building Coal-Burning Power Plants Abroad
It marks a major shift for one of the biggest backers of coal-fired plants globally. Still, China remains heavily reliant on new coal plants at home, and is the world’s top emitter of greenhouse gases.
China Won’t Build More Coal Plants Abroad, Xi Jinping Says
One analyst called the announcement, which the Chinese leader made in prerecorded remarks to the U.N. General Assembly, “an important step by the world’s biggest provider of overseas coal finance.”
U.N. General Assembly Is Major Test for Biden
His efforts to move the United States past President Donald J. Trump’s more confrontational policies come amid growing frustration among allies with his administration’s approach.
Bolsonaro’s Rejection of Covid Vaccine Creates Awkwardness in N.Y.
Brazil’s far-right president, who has defied the U.N. General Assembly’s vaccination requirement, has downplayed the threat of Covid-19.
Bolsonaro’s Rejection of Covid Vaccine Creates Awkwardness in N.Y.
Brazil’s far-right president, who bypassed the U.N. General Assembly’s vaccination requirement, was the first leader so speak, portraying his country as a success story portrayed unfairly by the media.
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.