UN General Assembly

UN General Assembly pushes for Palestinian state

In a resolution passed by a 157-8 vote, with the United States and Israel among those voting no, and seven abstentions, the Assembly expressed "unwavering support, in accordance with international law, for the two-state solution of Israel and Palestine."

World leaders call for investment in clean energy, developing nations seek help

Speaking at a Global Renewables Summit, Kenyan President William Ruto made the case for investing in renewables in Africa as part of the global pledge made at last year's COP28 summit to triple clean energy capacity by 2030.

World leaders gather at UN as Mideast tensions explode

The gathering of dozens of world leaders, the high point of the diplomatic calendar, comes a day after Israeli air strikes on Lebanon killed more than 490 people, according to local authorities.

Biden bids farewell to UN, in shadow of Trump

Viewing his presidency as a return from the brink after Republican Trump's four years in the Oval Office, Biden will be trying to make sure his achievements are, in the words of one advisor, "irreversible."

High expectations from Dr Yunus's UNGA trip

Scope for improved relations and collaborations

Dr Yunus at UNGA 2024: A pivotal moment for Bangladesh's trade diplomacy

For Dr Muhammad Yunus, the United Nations is more than just a global platform—it is a “second home.”

UN General Assembly to debate call for end to Israeli occupation

In response, Arab countries have called for a special session of the assembly just days before dozens of heads of state and government descend on the UN headquarters this month to address the kick off of this year's General Assembly session.

Israel-Palestine Conflict / UN’s commemoration of Nakba and the West’s complicity

This moment serves as a reflection, and a reminder, of the Western complicity in perpetuating the injustice against Palestinians.

Bangladesh abstains from UN vote against Russia

Bangladesh abstained from voting in the UN General Assembly that adopted a resolution calling for Russia to be held accountable for violating international law by invading Ukraine.

December 4, 2024
December 4, 2024

UN General Assembly pushes for Palestinian state

In a resolution passed by a 157-8 vote, with the United States and Israel among those voting no, and seven abstentions, the Assembly expressed "unwavering support, in accordance with international law, for the two-state solution of Israel and Palestine."

September 25, 2024
September 25, 2024

World leaders call for investment in clean energy, developing nations seek help

Speaking at a Global Renewables Summit, Kenyan President William Ruto made the case for investing in renewables in Africa as part of the global pledge made at last year's COP28 summit to triple clean energy capacity by 2030.

September 24, 2024
September 24, 2024

World leaders gather at UN as Mideast tensions explode

The gathering of dozens of world leaders, the high point of the diplomatic calendar, comes a day after Israeli air strikes on Lebanon killed more than 490 people, according to local authorities.

September 24, 2024
September 24, 2024

Biden bids farewell to UN, in shadow of Trump

Viewing his presidency as a return from the brink after Republican Trump's four years in the Oval Office, Biden will be trying to make sure his achievements are, in the words of one advisor, "irreversible."

September 23, 2024
September 23, 2024

High expectations from Dr Yunus's UNGA trip

Scope for improved relations and collaborations

September 23, 2024
September 23, 2024

Dr Yunus at UNGA 2024: A pivotal moment for Bangladesh's trade diplomacy

For Dr Muhammad Yunus, the United Nations is more than just a global platform—it is a “second home.”

September 17, 2024
September 17, 2024

UN General Assembly to debate call for end to Israeli occupation

In response, Arab countries have called for a special session of the assembly just days before dozens of heads of state and government descend on the UN headquarters this month to address the kick off of this year's General Assembly session.

May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023

UN’s commemoration of Nakba and the West’s complicity

This moment serves as a reflection, and a reminder, of the Western complicity in perpetuating the injustice against Palestinians.

November 15, 2022
November 15, 2022

Bangladesh abstains from UN vote against Russia

Bangladesh abstained from voting in the UN General Assembly that adopted a resolution calling for Russia to be held accountable for violating international law by invading Ukraine.

September 18, 2019
September 18, 2019

Bangladesh to raise Rohingya issue at UNGA for global support

Bangladesh will strongly raise her voice regarding Rohingya repatriation at the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly so that Myanmar remains under continued global pressure to take back their citizens.