UN General Assembly
Coverage of UN General Assembly in the Nexus archive.
- Ireland passes bill banning goods from Israel-occupied settlements in West Bank and Jerusalem
Ireland's parliament approved a bill to ban imports of goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, citing international legal obligations outlined by the International Court of Justice. The legislation, awaiting final approval, aligns with Ireland's stance against Israel's occupation, including recognizing a Palestinian state in 2024 and accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.
- At UN, Cuba rallies support against ‘cruel’ and ‘ruthless’ US blockade
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez denounced the US embargo against Cuba at the UN General Assembly, calling it 'ruthless' and 'cruel' and accusing the US of multi-dimensional non-conventional warfare lasting nearly seven decades. The debate occurred despite Washington's diplomatic pressure to prevent it.
- Cuban official says talks with the US are at a standstill, announces UN debate on US oil embargo
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez announced that talks with the U.S. are at a standstill, despite Cuba's recent free-market reforms. The U.S. imposed new sanctions on Cuban officials and companies, and Cuba will address the U.S. oil embargo at a UN debate on July 7.
- Sudan: Sudan Signs 'UN80 Charter' At United Nations Headquarters
Sudan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Al-Harith Idris, signed the 'UN80 Charter' at United Nations Headquarters in New York as part of activities marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations Charter.
- African and Caribbean leaders call for payments, debt cancellation, formal apologies over slavery
African and Caribbean leaders have adopted a 19-point reparations plan demanding financial compensation, debt cancellation, formal apologies, and the return of looted cultural artifacts for the transatlantic slave trade. The proposal, endorsed by the African Union and CARICOM at a conference in Ghana, will be presented at the next UN General Assembly.
- Baerbock: 'Germany team is an example to Germany's kids'
Annalena Baerbock, the president of the UN General Assembly, praises the diversity of Germany's football team as it competes in the World Cup.
- At UN, Pakistan terms inter-civilisation dialogue key to addressing contemporary challenges
Pakistan's UN Ambassador emphasized inter-civilisation dialogue as crucial for global peace during a UN event. He highlighted Pakistan's role as a hub of diverse cultures and its commitment to promoting interfaith harmony through UN partnerships and a co-sponsored resolution on interreligious dialogue.
- UN’s climate crisis vote shows political momentum is growing, say experts
The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to support a landmark climate crisis ruling backed by 141 states. Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jotham Napat called the result a 'new chapter' in climate action, emphasizing the need to translate legal clarity into concrete action and international cooperation.