UN general assembly
Coverage of UN general assembly in the Nexus archive.
- Trump says Benjamin Netanyahu ‘will not be arrested’ if he visits the US
Donald Trump stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'will not be arrested' if he visits the US, following a comment by New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani about exploring potential legal actions against Netanyahu during the UN general assembly. Netanyahu faces an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court over alleged war crimes in Gaza.
- Mamdani’s comment on Netanyahu highlights schism among Democrats on Israel
Mamdani's comment about discussing the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu during his U.N. General Assembly visit led to criticism from some Democrats. The New York City mayor's statement highlighted a divide among Democrats on Israel.
- Mamdani Says He May Still Order Netanyahu’s Arrest
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is considering ordering the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits New York City for the U.N. General Assembly in September. The administration is still discussing this possibility.
- Fetterman to Mamdani for suggesting Netanyahu arrest: ‘Sit down’
Sen. John Fetterman told New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to 'sit down' after Mamdani suggested arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his upcoming visit to the U.N. General Assembly. Fetterman criticized Mamdani for making the suggestion, stating he has no way to carry it out.
- ‘He’s a war criminal’: Mamdani exploring whether he can arrest Netanyahu if he visits New York
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani is discussing with the city's law department whether his administration could arrest Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits New York for the UN general assembly in September. Mamdani mentioned this during an interview with the New York Times.
- ‘He’s a war criminal’: Mamdani exploring whether he can arrest Netanyahu if he visits New York
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani is reviewing whether his administration could arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city for the UN general assembly in September. Mamdani stated he is in 'active conversation' with the city's law department about the matter, as reported in a New York Times interview.
- Mamdani: Netanyahu should be arrested if he visits NYC, but I won’t rewrite laws to do so
New York Mayor Mamdani states that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu should be arrested if he visits NYC, but he will not alter laws to do so. He is consulting with the city's legal department on potential actions if Netanyahu attends the UN General Assembly in September.
- 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.