United Nations General Assembly

President Cyril Ramaphosa: 'We South Africans know what apartheid looks like'

"The violence the Palestinian people are being subjected to is a grim continuation of more than half a century of apartheid that has been perpetrated against Palestinians by Israel," Ramaphosa said.

IDF escalation in Lebanon inevitable amid little global leverage on Hezbollah

Global leaders criticize Israel at the UN while ignoring Hezbollah's aggression, as military escalation in Lebanon seems increasingly unavoidable.

24/09/2024

Yemen's VP calls for unified strategy to contain Houthis amid rising regional tensions

Yemen's vice president emphasizes the need for a unified strategy to contain the Iran-backed Houthis amid rising regional tensions and attacks.

By REUTERS
24/09/2024

Biden: Full-scale Israeli-Lebanese war not in anyone’s interest

The US President urged the United Nations General Assembly to adhere to diplomatic means to bring peace to the Middle East.

António Guterres at UNGA: 'World cannot let Lebanon become another Gaza'

Guterres did not mention Hezbollah's constant harassment towards Israel

Israel-Hezbollah escalation eclipses UN General Assembly

As world leaders convene for the UN General Assembly, the escalating Israel-Lebanon conflict dominates discussions, overshadowing the official agenda.

Harris plans to raise hostage, ceasefire deal in meetings with UAE leader

US Vice President Kamala Harris plans to discuss a hostage deal and ceasefire with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during meetings at the UN General Assembly.

By REUTERS
23/09/2024

UN votes 124-14 to strip Israel of right to self-defense in Gaza, West Bank

The resolution also calls on member states not to sell arms or military equipment to Israel that would be used in Gaza, the West Bank, and east Jerusalem.

Finland's Stubb calls for UN Security Council reform amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

Finland's President calls for UN Security Council reform, veto abolition, and suspension of members in 'illegal wars'

By REUTERS
18/09/2024

Iran rallies proxy groups against Israel ahead of UN speech

Iran is rallying its proxy groups, including Lebanon's Amal Movement and Iraqi allies, to oppose Israel ahead of the UN General Assembly session.

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