UN Reappoints Volker Turk as Human Rights Chief
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UN General Assembly votes 144-10 to grant Turk a new four-year term, despite objections from the US, Israel and Russia.
Tuesday, July 21. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is examining the legal avenues for having Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu detained during the United Nations General Assembly set for September.
The six contenders to succeed António Guterres at the head of the United Nations set out their proposals on Thursday in a debate held in the General Assembly Hall, a week before the formal start of the selection process.
NEW YORK — The United Nations 80th General Assembly has come to a close. Nations from around the world converged on New York City, which became the epicenter of diplomacy during what is known as “high-level week.” As world leaders return home, many ...
Mayor Zohran Mamdani says his administration is exploring whether New York City can arrest Benjamin Netanyahu over the ICC warrant during United Nations General Assembly.
UNITED NATION (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to condemn the U.S. economic embargo of Cuba for a 33rd year. Yet the vote, as Hurricane Melissa tore through the island nation, softened Washington's isolation on a long ...
New York, 24 June 2026 – On Friday, 26 June 2026 at 10:00 a.m., the General Assembly will celebrate the United Nations Charter Day under the theme “Better Together: One Charter, One Future.” The opening segment will include remarks by President of ...
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Tinubu to attend UN General Assembly in September
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb Jimoh Ibrahim, on Wednesday, said President Bola Tinubu has confirmed his attendance at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York,
Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman was elected president of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, winning a vote in the 193-member world body.
The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday adopted a landmark resolution to strengthen how UN mandates - the decisions taken by Member States that guide the Organisation’s work - are created, implemented and reviewed across the system 1 April 2026 ...