UN General Assembly
India Secures Seventh Term on UN Human Rights Council for 2026-2028
Oct 15, 2025 12:21 pm CST
India has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-28 term, marking its seventh time serving on the Geneva-based rights body. Following Tuesday's election, India's Permanent Representative to the UN highlighted the country's unwavering commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms. Since the Council's establishment in 2006, India has maintained consistent membership except for three mandatory breaks, demonstrating its ongoing engagement with global human rights governance.
Indian MPs Return to UNGA: PP Chaudhary to Lead First Non-Official Delegation After 20-Year Hiatus
Oct 06, 2025 11:14 pm CST
After a nearly two-decade pause, India is reviving its parliamentary representation at the UN General Assembly with PP Chaudhary leading the first of two non-official delegations to the 80th UNGA session in New York. The 15-member delegations will attend UN sessions and showcase India's democratic values on the global stage, continuing a tradition previously upheld by notable figures like Atal Bihari Vajpayee and LK Advani.
UN Chief Urges Following Gandhi's Non-Violence Principles in Today's Divided World
Oct 03, 2025 04:28 pm CST
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for embracing Mahatma Gandhi's principles of non-violence to address global challenges and conflicts. At the UN's observance of Gandhi Jayanti coinciding with the International Day of Non-Violence, world leaders reflected on how Gandhi's teachings of resisting injustice without hatred remain powerful tools for building sustainable peace amid today's complex diplomatic landscape.
North Korea Firmly Maintains Nuclear Position at UN While Leaving Door Open for Diplomacy
Sep 30, 2025 03:03 am CST
North Korea's Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Kim Son Gyong delivered a rare address at the UN, declaring that Pyongyang will never surrender its nuclear weapons while still indicating openness to diplomatic engagement. The high-level representative emphasized that nuclear capabilities remain central to North Korean sovereignty, following Kim Jong Un's recent statement about potential talks with the United States.
India Offers Support for Peace Restoration in Ukraine and Gaza: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Addresses UN General Assembly
Sep 28, 2025 01:07 pm CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the 80th UN General Assembly session, calling for an end to hostilities in Ukraine and Gaza while offering India's support for peace initiatives. He highlighted that countries capable of engaging all sides must step up efforts to find solutions, noting that energy and food security have become major casualties of global conflicts since 2022.
S Jaishankar Affirms Bharat's Sovereignty and Global Role at UN General Assembly
Sep 28, 2025 04:18 am CST
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered a significant address at the UN General Assembly, emphasizing Bharat's commitment to self-reliance, self-defense, and self-confidence in international relations. He advocated for UN reform, called for peace in global conflicts, and highlighted India's readiness to assume greater global responsibilities while maintaining its freedom of choice and serving as a voice for the Global South.
Russian Foreign Minister Warns of Decisive Response to NATO Aggression Amid Rising Tensions with US
Sep 28, 2025 01:34 am CST
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has issued a stern warning at the UN General Assembly about a "decisive response" to any aggression against his country, following US President Donald Trump's statement supporting the shooting down of Russian aircraft violating NATO airspace. Despite rising tensions, Lavrov praised the Trump administration's "pragmatic" approach to resolving the Ukraine crisis while denying any Russian intentions to attack NATO or EU countries.
US Revokes Colombian President Petro's Visa Following Call for Military Disobedience Against Trump
Sep 28, 2025 12:39 am CST
The US State Department has revoked Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa after he urged American soldiers to disobey President Trump during a New York protest about the Gaza conflict. This diplomatic incident marks an escalation in tensions between the longtime allies, with Petro claiming diplomatic immunity while the US characterizes his statements as "reckless and incendiary." The conflict adds to existing strains over drug trafficking cooperation and deportation policies between the nations.
UAE Breaks Arab Consensus: Meets Netanyahu and Remains During UN Speech as Gaza Conflict Intensifies
Sep 27, 2025 08:16 pm CST
The UAE has taken a controversial diplomatic stance by meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu and declining to join other Arab nations in their walkout protest during his UN address, highlighting Abu Dhabi's strategic prioritization of engagement over symbolic protest amid Gaza's ongoing humanitarian crisis. This approach represents the Emirates' commitment to dialogue while attempting to balance regional relationships and peace advocacy as Palestinian civilian casualties continue to mount.
Colombian President Demands Criminal Investigation Against Trump Over Caribbean Military Strikes
Sep 27, 2025 05:15 pm CST
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called for criminal proceedings against US President Donald Trump over deadly strikes on boats in the Caribbean, challenging US claims that targets were drug traffickers and arguing instead that victims were "poor young people from Latin America who had no other option." The dispute comes amid rising tensions between the US and Venezuela, with both Petro and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro condemning the military actions.