UK Prime Minister Boris Johson put climate action on the forefront as he arrived in New York. Johnson is co-hosting a closed-door meeting to push countries to act on the Paris climate deal commitments ahead of the major COP26 summit.

WION-USA Direct: UK PM Johnson co-hosts crucial climate meet ahead of COP26

Forcing wealthy nations to honour their UN climate fund pledges this week will "be a stretch", British Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted ahead of a Monday meeting with global leaders aiming to do just that.

Johnson cautious over fulfilling UN climate fund pledges

Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden during his visit to the United States. He will also address the UN general debate of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly on September 25.

PM Modi, President Joe Biden to hold bilateral meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden to hold bilateral meeting

World leaders are returning to the United Nation for the general assembly. The UNGA will be looking to build momentum to reach an ambitious climate agreement with the focus will be on boosting efforts to fight the covid-19 pandemic, seek unity after the Taliban took over Afghanistan, all this in the shadow of tensions between the United States, China and Russia.

WION USA Direct: Climate, Covid-19, Afghanistan Crisis- top agenda at 76th UNGA meet

They came, they spoke and they conquered. Not only did K-pop boyband BTS speak about climate change, and sustainable development amid the pandemic, but the seven-member boy band also performed their latest hit 'Permission To Dance' in and outside the UN headquarters in New York.

Watch: BTS takes over UNGA, performs 'Permission To Dance' inside the assembly hall

EU foreign ministers will meet on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Monday to discuss the AUKUS pact that scuppered a submarine deal between France and Australia.

WION-USA Direct: EU foreign ministers to meet over submarine dispute

World leaders are returning to the United Nation for the general assembly. The UNGA will be looking to build momentum to reach an ambitious climate agreement. The focus will be on boosting efforts to fight the covid-19 pandemic, seek unity after the Taliban took over Afghanistan and much more.

WION USA Direct: Action-packed week at the UNGA begins; climate, Covid-19 pandemic on agenda

K-Pop superstars boy band BTS took part at Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Moment 2021 at the 76th UNGA as South Korean President's special envoy.

WION USA Direct: K-Pop boy band BTS at the 2021 UNGA Summit

Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi will address the UN general debate of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly on September 25.

PM Modi to address 76th session of the UN General Assembly

We need to end this pandemic, our response is too slow and unequal, says, UN Chief during his address at UNGA. Also, he calls for equal rights for women and girls. Watch this report video for more details.

UN Chief Guterres calls for equal rights for women and girls

K-pop superstars boy band BTS is all set to take the stage at the United Nations General Assembly today. The boy band will be at Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Moment 2021 at the 76th UNGA as South Korean President's special envoy.

BTS to address UN General Assembly, a brief history of their association 

Leaders from more than 100 countries are in New York this week for the United Nations' annual high-level summit — a COVID-inflected, semi-locked-down occasion that takes place in one of the pandemic's hardest-hit cities.

United Nations General Assembly 2021: Here's what to watch for

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India will use its voice at the high-level United Nations General Assembly to forcefully take up global issues such as terrorism, climate change, equitable and affordable access to vaccines, Indo-Pacific and UN reforms, the country's envoy to the world organisation has said.

Pandemic, Afghanistan expected to dominate UNGA summit, says Indian envoy to UN  T S Tirumurti

France on Saturday said French foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian and his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar agreed to work on a common programme of "concrete actions" to jointly defend a truly multilateral international order.

Jaishankar, foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian seek to deepen India-France strategic partnership

One of the main pillars of the United Nations, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is considered as a forum of equal representation. It is also widely known as the main debating chamber of the United Nations (UN).

From shoe thumping to bomb drawings: Most controversial speeches at UNGA

The 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) began on September 14, with the General Debate — a chance for representatives from all 193 member states to speak in front of the chamber — starting the following week.

UNGA 2021: Schedule of speakers at the 76th General Assembly in New York

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Saturday pushed for the reforms in the global body

'How long will India be out of UN Decision making', says PM Modi while addressing UNGA

In his first-ever interview since his massive victory for the post of President of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly or UNGA, Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has listed dealing with the COVID crisis, UN reforms among his 5 key priorities. Speaking to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal from New York, Abdulla Shahid speaking on the COVID crisis said, "We need to make sure we provide vaccines to all". Shahid received 143 votes at the general assembly during Monday's votes, far higher than the 96 votes that are required with his one-year tenure all set to begin from September of this year.

WION Exclusive: First interview of President-elect of 76th session of UNGA Abdulla Shahid

The United Nations General Assembly will hold its 76th session of a high-level meeting on September 25 with 156 heads of states and governments. 29 ministers and diplomats are scheduled to address the UN general debate.

UNGA to hold high level meeting on September 25, India's PM Modi to likely attend

India has highlighted how it "prioritizes institution-building" as part of its global peace-building efforts, and these efforts are focused on "extensive development partnerships with developing countries" in Asia and Africa.

We prioritise 'institution-building' as part of peace-building, says diplomat Pratik Mathur at UNGA

Maldives foreign minister Abdulla Shahid has been elected as the president of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) that will start in September.

Maldives foreign minister Abdulla Shahid elected next UNGA President

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted India's commitment to restore degraded land while speaking at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). He was speaking in his capacity as the President of the 14th Session of the Conference of Parties of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).

At UNGA, PM Modi highlights India's commitments to restore degraded land

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