World leaders from across the globe have convened at the United Nations in New York for the 80th General Assembly, discussing pressing international issues, conflicts, and cooperation on key global challenges.


UNGA: Palestinian president addresses via video after US denied visa to travel to New York

Iran's president repeated in the UNGA that his country is not seeking nuclear weapons, after military strikes by Israel and the United States.

Iran: Khamenei calls talks with us a 'dead end', Iran claims leak of Israeli nuclear files

Iran: Khamenei calls talks with US a 'dead end', Iran claims leak of Israeli nuclear files

Al-Sharaa's address was his debut at the United Nations General Assembly, and it was for the first time that a Syrian president has attended the international summit since 1967


Breaking: First Syrian leader to visit UNGA in 6 decades

In a bold and fiery statement, Colombian President Petro has taken direct aim at the US Military strikes against Venezuelan boats in the Caribbean. He has accused the US of targeting the wrong people.


Colombia President: Real traffickers are Trump's neighbours

UNGA: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that his country has been engaged in talks with a U.S. trade representative to seek a reduction in the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. 


UNGA: South Africa's President Cyril Says 'Trade Is Being Used as a Weapon'

US President Donald Trump's wife, First Lady Melania Trump, as per reports, has rejected Ukrainian First Lady Olena Volodymyrivna Zelenska's request to meet at the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) despite repeated requests. This comes as the United Nations General Assembly's high-level week opened in New York on Tuesday (Sep 23) with about 150 world leaders in attendance. Despite that, on the sidelines, the expected meeting between US First Lady Melania Trump and Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska never took place, despite repeated requests from Kyiv.<h2>What happened?</h2>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's wife has reportedly reached out to Melania multiple times to set up a meeting, but the US first lady has decided against a sit-down, according to reports.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/white-house-claims-un-staffers-tried-to-humiliate-trump-with-escalatorgate-at-unga-un-replies-1758682328512">White House claims UN staffers tried to humiliate Trump with 'escalatorgate' at UNGA; UN replies</a>According to the New York Post, Melania Trump’s senior adviser Marc Beckman said Zelenska had reached out “several times,” to arrange a bilateral meeting. “The truth is that Mrs. Zelenskaya has reached out to Melania several times to set up a meeting, but there's no bilateral meeting. There’s nothing formal,” Beckman said. “As our first lady is very polite, she’s going to say hello today, but there’s no sit-down, substantive conversation set, no meeting set,” he added.<h2>Why did Zelenska want to meet Trump?</h2>The Ukrainian first lady had hoped to use the meeting to draw attention to the plight of children allegedly abducted by Russia during the war, an issue central to her international advocacy. On Tuesday, Zelenska told an audience in New York that at the current pace, it would take 50 years to return all the children taken to Russia, and said, “These children cannot await a lifetime”. So far, she said, only 1,625 have been brought back.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/emmanuel-macron-pokes-fun-at-trump-s-nobel-peace-prize-dream-says-you-ll-get-one-when-1758697284585">Emmanuel Macron pokes fun at Trump's Nobel Peace Prize dream, says you'll get one only when...</a>While Melania Trump had earlier signalled openness to Ukrainian children's plight, on the UNGA sidelines, instead of meeting Zelenska, she hosted a reception for world leaders’ spouses. There, she unveiled a new coalition on children’s well-being and technology safety called “Fostering the Future Together.” The initiative, framed as a think tank-style effort, aims to promote education, innovation, and safeguards around AI, robotics and blockchain.Trump’s brief four-minute appearance — in which she urged other first spouses to “safeguard healthy environments for our children” — ended without her greeting counterparts individually. Zelenska, who had been standing at the front of the room, was later seen waiting quietly near an elevator.

Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska's request for a bilateral meeting with US First Lady Melania Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York was reportedly turned down. Here's all we know.

US President Donald Trump's wife, First Lady Melania Trump, as per reports, has rejected Ukrainian First Lady Olena Volodymyrivna Zelenska's request to meet at the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) despite repeated requests. This comes as the United Nations General Assembly's high-level week opened in New York on Tuesday (Sep 23) with about 150 world leaders in attendance. Despite that, on the sidelines, the expected meeting between US First Lady Melania Trump and Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska never took place, despite repeated requests from Kyiv. What happened? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's wife has reportedly reached out to Melania multiple times to set up a meeting, but the US first lady has decided against a sit-down, according to reports. Also read | White House claims UN staffers tried to humiliate Trump with 'escalatorgate' at UNGA; UN replies According to the New York Post, Melania Trump’s senior adviser Marc Beckman said Zelenska had reached out “several times,” to arrange a bilateral meeting. “The truth is that Mrs. Zelenskaya has reached out to Melania several times to set up a meeting, but there's no bilateral meeting. There’s nothing formal,” Beckman said. “As our first lady is very polite, she’s going to say hello today, but there’s no sit-down, substantive conversation set, no meeting set,” he added. Why did Zelenska want to meet Trump? The Ukrainian first lady had hoped to use the meeting to draw attention to the plight of children allegedly abducted by Russia during the war, an issue central to her international advocacy. On Tuesday, Zelenska told an audience in New York that at the current pace, it would take 50 years to return all the children taken to Russia, and said, “These children cannot await a lifetime”. So far, she said, only 1,625 have been brought back. Also read | Emmanuel Macron pokes fun at Trump's Nobel Peace Prize dream, says you'll get one only when... While Melania Trump had earlier signalled openness to Ukrainian children's plight, on the UNGA sidelines, instead of meeting Zelenska, she hosted a reception for world leaders’ spouses. There, she unveiled a new coalition on children’s well-being and technology safety called “Fostering the Future Together.” The initiative, framed as a think tank-style effort, aims to promote education, innovation, and safeguards around AI, robotics and blockchain. Trump’s brief four-minute appearance — in which she urged other first spouses to “safeguard healthy environments for our children” — ended without her greeting counterparts individually. Zelenska, who had been standing at the front of the room, was later seen waiting quietly near an elevator.

Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska's request for a bilateral meeting with US First Lady Melania Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York was reportedly turned down. Here's all we know.

Melania Trump snubs Olena Zelenska at UNGA; ignores Ukrainian first lady’s plea for abducted children

UNGA: U.S. President Donald trump in a combative address delivered just a day before the UN’s major climate summit. Launched a full-throated defense of fossil fuels while dismissing green energy and climate science.


UNGA: Trump Blasts Climate Science at UN, Says 'Climate Change is a Con Job'

UNGA: In a combative address to the United Nations General Assembly, President Donald Trump sharply condemned global migration policies, labeling them a threat to national stability. He dismissed green energy initiatives as deceptive and ineffective, calling for a rejection of climate change narratives.


UNGA: Trump Criticizes Migration, Green Energy, and Failed Peace Efforts in UN Speech

Colombian President Gustavo Petro used his speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday (Sep 23) to deliver an extraordinary demand. He demanded that US President Donald Trump must face a criminal investigation for ordering strikes on boats in the Caribbean that killed more than a dozen people in recent days. According to Petro, those killed were unarmed “poor young people,” some of them believed to be Colombian, who died when US forces attacked at least three vessels in waters off Venezuela. Trump has described the operations as part of the US's campaign against drug trafficking and against 'narcoterrorists'. However, UN experts have already labelled the killings “extrajudicial executions.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-genocide-is-continuing-in-gaza-turkish-president-erdogan-slams-israel-at-unga-1758650855200">‘Genocide is continuing in Gaza’: Turkish President Erdogan slams Israel at UNGA</a><h2>What Trump said about the strikes on Venezuelan boats in international waters</h2>Trump, speaking earlier at the same forum, made no apologies for the deadly raids. Instead, he doubled down. “To every terrorist thug smuggling poisonous drugs into the United States of America, please be warned that we will blow you out of existence,” he said, vowing to escalate the fight.The US president has deployed eight warships and a submarine to the southern Caribbean in what US officials say is the region’s largest deployment in years. This has raised fears of an invasion in Venezuela.In Caracas, President Nicolás Maduro has accused Trump of plotting regime change, reviving memories of Washington’s failed push to oust him during Trump’s first term. According to AFP, thousands of Venezuelans have joined civilian militias to bolster the country’s defences against what Maduro describes as the looming US “threat.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-yes-i-do-trump-agrees-nato-countries-should-shoot-down-russian-aircraft-violating-their-airspace-1758650395757">‘Yes I do’: Trump agrees NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft</a><h2>Criminal process must be initiated against Trump and officials included in strikes: Petro</h2>Petro, whose nation is the world’s largest cocaine producer, insisted the US strikes disproportionately hit "young people who simply wanted to escape poverty". “A criminal process must be initiated against those officials who are from the United States. This includes the senior official who gave the order, President Trump,” he declared.The call for accountability comes against a backdrop of fraying ties between Bogotá and Washington. Just last week, the Trump administration formally decertified Colombia as a reliable ally in the drug war, though it stopped short of imposing economic sanctions.&nbsp;

During a speech at the UN General Assembly, Colombian President Gustavo Petro called for a "criminal process" to be opened against US President Donald Trump for authorising military strikes on alleged drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro used his speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday (Sep 23) to deliver an extraordinary demand. He demanded that US President Donald Trump must face a criminal investigation for ordering strikes on boats in the Caribbean that killed more than a dozen people in recent days. According to Petro, those killed were unarmed “poor young people,” some of them believed to be Colombian, who died when US forces attacked at least three vessels in waters off Venezuela. Trump has described the operations as part of the US's campaign against drug trafficking and against 'narcoterrorists'. However, UN experts have already labelled the killings “extrajudicial executions.” Also read | ‘Genocide is continuing in Gaza’: Turkish President Erdogan slams Israel at UNGA What Trump said about the strikes on Venezuelan boats in international waters Trump, speaking earlier at the same forum, made no apologies for the deadly raids. Instead, he doubled down. “To every terrorist thug smuggling poisonous drugs into the United States of America, please be warned that we will blow you out of existence,” he said, vowing to escalate the fight. The US president has deployed eight warships and a submarine to the southern Caribbean in what US officials say is the region’s largest deployment in years. This has raised fears of an invasion in Venezuela. In Caracas, President Nicolás Maduro has accused Trump of plotting regime change, reviving memories of Washington’s failed push to oust him during Trump’s first term. According to AFP, thousands of Venezuelans have joined civilian militias to bolster the country’s defences against what Maduro describes as the looming US “threat.” Also read | ‘Yes I do’: Trump agrees NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft Criminal process must be initiated against Trump and officials included in strikes: Petro Petro, whose nation is the world’s largest cocaine producer, insisted the US strikes disproportionately hit "young people who simply wanted to escape poverty". “A criminal process must be initiated against those officials who are from the United States. This includes the senior official who gave the order, President Trump,” he declared. The call for accountability comes against a backdrop of fraying ties between Bogotá and Washington. Just last week, the Trump administration formally decertified Colombia as a reliable ally in the drug war, though it stopped short of imposing economic sanctions.

During a speech at the UN General Assembly, Colombian President Gustavo Petro called for a "criminal process" to be opened against US President Donald Trump for authorising military strikes on alleged drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean.

‘Poor young people killed’: Colombia at UNGA demands criminal case against Trump. Here's why

In this fiery speech, Donald Trump criticizes the United Nations for failing to aid peace efforts in global conflicts, particularly the Israeli-Palestinian issue. He argues that recognizing a Palestinian state would be a huge victory for Hamas and urges a tougher stance. Trump also calls out China and India as the primary funders of ongoing wars, while accusing European nations of continuing to buy oil from Russia, thus enabling the conflict. His remarks come amidst growing tensions on the global stage, challenging international diplomacy and power dynamics. Watch the full video for more insights into Trump’s foreign policy critique.

Trump attacks Europe, India, China at UNGA speech

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (September 23) addressed the United Nations General Assembly. The US president said, “My people have done a fantastic job,” he said. “Washington DC is now a totally safe city again, and I welcome you to come. In fact, we’ll have dinner together at a local restaurant, and we’ll be able to walk. We don’t have to go by an armor plated vehicle."&nbsp;Donald Trump on Saturday (September 20) said that crime in Washington, DC has significantly decreased, calling the city ‘completely transformed’ as compared to the previous year. He attributed this change to the crime reduction efforts initiated during his administration, particularly the federal policing measures. In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the city as ‘beautiful and safe’, emphasising the impact of ‘good governance’ in making these improvements. He noted the absence of tents, manicured parks, clean streets, and criminal activity, praising the visible changes in DC.<h2>See the video clip here</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">US President <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DonaldTrump?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DonaldTrump</a> on bringing the National Guard into the Washington DC and the end of crime in the city. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UNGA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UNGA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NewYork?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NewYork</a> <a href="https://t.co/4yRnFOepnK">pic.twitter.com/4yRnFOepnK</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1970500601688604922?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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'I invite every one of you for dinner...': Trump at UN boasts deploying National Guards in Washington, says 'it is TOTALLY safe now'

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (September 23) addressed the United Nations General Assembly. The US president said, “My people have done a fantastic job,” he said. “Washington DC is now a totally safe city again, and I welcome you to come. In fact, we’ll have dinner together at a local restaurant, and we’ll be able to walk. We don’t have to go by an armor plated vehicle." Donald Trump on Saturday (September 20) said that crime in Washington, DC has significantly decreased, calling the city ‘completely transformed’ as compared to the previous year. He attributed this change to the crime reduction efforts initiated during his administration, particularly the federal policing measures. In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the city as ‘beautiful and safe’, emphasising the impact of ‘good governance’ in making these improvements. He noted the absence of tents, manicured parks, clean streets, and criminal activity, praising the visible changes in DC. See the video clip here

US President Donald Trump was addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday (September 23). The president also discussed issues like Russia-Ukraine war, Israel-Gaza war among other issues

BREAKING: Trump Arrives at UN For 80th General Assembly, Likely to Speak On Gaza, Ukraine War, Palestine

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his address to the U.N. General Assembly. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, French President Emmanuel Macron and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa are also speaking on the first day of the U.N.'s gathering of world leaders.

BREAKING: Trump Arrives at UN For General Assembly, Likely to Speak On Gaza, Ukraine War, Palestine

BREAKING: Trump Addresses UN For General Assembly, Hails 'Golden Age of America'

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his address to the U.N. General Assembly. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, French President Emmanuel Macron and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa are also speaking on the first day of the U.N.'s gathering of world leaders.

BREAKING: Trump Addresses UN For General Assembly, Hails 'Golden Age of America'

BREAKING: Trump To Address 80th UNGA Session, Likely to Speak On Gaza, Ukraine War, Palestine | WION


BREAKING: Trump To Address 80th UNGA Session, Likely to Speak On Gaza, Ukraine War, Palestine

In a major development, the US Secret Service on Tuesday (Sep 23) said it had dismantled a network of more than 100,000 SIM cards that could have crashed New York's telecommunications network ahead of the UN General Assembly. The Advanced Threat Interdiction Unit, along with the Department of Homeland Security, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the New York Police Department, and other state and local law enforcement agencies, were involved in the operation. The team traced the swatting signals to an apartment just outside New York City, but no one was found in that apartment. The secret service said that these devices were capable of disabling cell towers, launching denial-of-service attacks, and enabling encrypted communication between threat actors — including possible nation-state links. Concentrated within 35 miles of the ongoing UN General Assembly, the threat prompted rapid intervention by the Secret Service’s Advanced Threat Interdiction Unit. World leaders have gathered in New York City for the UNGA session that is dominated by calls for Palestinian recognition and urgent action on Gaza. US President Donald Trump will address the session today (Sep 23).&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/white-house-confirms-trump-zelensky-bilateral-meet-on-the-sidelines-of-unga-session-1758620141392">White House Confirms Trump-Zelensky Bilateral Meet on the Sidelines of UNGA Session</a>&nbsp;The US Secret Service, in a statement, said, “In addition to carrying out anonymous telephonic threats, these devices could be used to conduct a wide range of telecommunications attacks. This includes disabling cell phone towers, enabling denial of services attacks and facilitating anonymous, encrypted communication between potential threat actors and criminal enterprises.” &nbsp;The operation involved multiple federal and local agencies and remains under active investigation.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Secret Service dismantled a network of more than 300 SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards in the New York-area that were capable of crippling telecom systems and carrying out anonymous telephonic attacks, disrupting the threat before world leaders arrived for the UN General… <a href="https://t.co/sZKUeGqvGY">pic.twitter.com/sZKUeGqvGY</a>&mdash; U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) <a href="https://twitter.com/SecretService/status/1970445933667082482?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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The US Secret Service dismantled a network of over 100,000 SIM cards capable of disrupting New York's telecom network ahead of the UNGA. The operation involved multiple agencies and seized 300 SIM servers near NYC. The crackdown ensured security as world leaders, including Trump

In a major development, the US Secret Service on Tuesday (Sep 23) said it had dismantled a network of more than 100,000 SIM cards that could have crashed New York's telecommunications network ahead of the UN General Assembly. The Advanced Threat Interdiction Unit, along with the Department of Homeland Security, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the New York Police Department, and other state and local law enforcement agencies, were involved in the operation. The team traced the swatting signals to an apartment just outside New York City, but no one was found in that apartment. The secret service said that these devices were capable of disabling cell towers, launching denial-of-service attacks, and enabling encrypted communication between threat actors — including possible nation-state links. Concentrated within 35 miles of the ongoing UN General Assembly, the threat prompted rapid intervention by the Secret Service’s Advanced Threat Interdiction Unit. World leaders have gathered in New York City for the UNGA session that is dominated by calls for Palestinian recognition and urgent action on Gaza. US President Donald Trump will address the session today (Sep 23). Read More | White House Confirms Trump-Zelensky Bilateral Meet on the Sidelines of UNGA Session The US Secret Service, in a statement, said, “In addition to carrying out anonymous telephonic threats, these devices could be used to conduct a wide range of telecommunications attacks. This includes disabling cell phone towers, enabling denial of services attacks and facilitating anonymous, encrypted communication between potential threat actors and criminal enterprises.” The operation involved multiple federal and local agencies and remains under active investigation.

The US Secret Service dismantled a network of over 100,000 SIM cards capable of disrupting New York's telecom network ahead of the UNGA. The operation involved multiple agencies and seized 300 SIM servers near NYC. The crackdown ensured security as world leaders, including Trump

100,000 SIM cards dismantled, 300 servers found: US Secret Service foils plot to disrupt NYC cell network during UNGA

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly (UNGA) session on Monday (Sep 22). Their meeting comes at a key moment amid the trade tensions between the two countries and the US H-1B visa fee hike. Last week, US President Donald Trump announced a significant increase of $100,000 in the annual fee for new visas, which is popular among Indian tech workers in the US.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | New York: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly (UNGA) session. <a href="https://t.co/BPoTm5Udfi">pic.twitter.com/BPoTm5Udfi</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1970142949506683139?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The meeting between the leaders marked the first in-person interaction after Trump announced 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, citing the Russian oil purchases and unfair trade policies of New Delhi.Last week on Tuesday (Sep 17), US and Indian officials held discussions to negotiate a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) between the two countries in New Delhi. Following the meeting, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal hailed the bond between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, stressing that every situation will be dealt “satisfactorily” and talks were ongoing.&nbsp;Days earlier, Trump announced an annual $100,000 fee for H-1B skilled worker visas, a move expected to result in major repercussions for the tech industry, where this permit is widespread. In a statement, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said that the US decision can have humanitarian consequences.The H-1B visas allow companies to sponsor workers from abroad with specialised skills, including scientists, engineers, and computer programmers, to work in the United States. The visa permits workers to be in the US for three years initially, although it can be extended to six. About 85,000 individuals are awarded H-1B visas every year based on a lottery system, with Indians accounting for about three-quarters of the recipients.Although the administration clarified that the reform in the system will only impact new visa applicants, the fee hike has caused fear among Indians in the US and disheartened the American dream for many.&nbsp;

The meeting between the leaders marked the first in-person interaction after Trump announced 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods.

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly (UNGA) session on Monday (Sep 22). Their meeting comes at a key moment amid the trade tensions between the two countries and the US H-1B visa fee hike. Last week, US President Donald Trump announced a significant increase of $100,000 in the annual fee for new visas, which is popular among Indian tech workers in the US.

The meeting between the leaders marked the first in-person interaction after Trump announced 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods.

Jaishankar meets Rubio at UNGA session amid India-US tariff tensions, H-1B visa fee hike

Syrian President Al Sharaa to Address 88th UNGA Session After 60 Years of Absence

Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa has arrived in New York for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), becoming the first Syrian head of state to attend the annual gathering in almost six decades.


Syrian President Al Sharaa to Address 88th UNGA Session After 60 Years of Absence

Ahead of the start of the annual united nations general assembly (UNGA) session next week that will see many western countries recognising the "state of Palestine", the Palestinian ambassador to India, Abdallah M. Abu Shawesh, speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, said, "'we expect western countries to recognise us, they came late. UK came very late" but added, "but recognition is important step'. Many western countries like France, UK, Canada, Australia have announced that they will recognise the Palestinian state during the week of the 80th UN General Assembly (UNGA) session that begins on September 22nd, coinciding with the "2 state solution conference", co chaired by Saudi Arabia and France. Watch the full video to know more on this!


Palestine ambassador speaks to WION ahead of UNGA session

The Arab-Islamic summit concluded without consensus, exposing sharp divisions among member states. Attention now shifts to the UN General Assembly, where discussions on the two-state solution are set to intensify.


UN General Assembly to take up two-state solution talks 

The United Nations General Assembly has voted in favour of a peaceful settlement of the Palestine issue and implementation of a two-state solution, but without Hamas. The resolution, known as the 'New York declaration', was approved by a majority of 142 countries in favour, 10 against, and 12 abstaining.


UN officials condemn worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, support Palestine's statehood 

India was among the 142 countries that voted in favour of the declaration, while 10 countries voted against it and 12 decided to abstain from voting.


India votes in favour as UNGA adopts resolution backing two-state solution on Palestine

According to the revised provisional list of speakers PM Modi will not attend the UN General Assembly session later this month.


India-US ties: EAM Jaishankar asserts PM Modi-US President ties are good 

The United Nations General Assembly on Monday adopted two resolutions calling for an end to the war while rejecting a US draft that never mentioned Moscow's aggression. Watch this report for more details!

Two UN resolutions adopted on Ukraine crisis, US sides with Russia

The UN General Assembly has called for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as well as the immediate release of all hostages. Around 158 members voted in favor of the Gaza ceasefire, while the United States, Israel, and seven other countries voted against the resolution. Additionally, 13 countries abstained from voting. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: UNGA Calls For Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza

International Day of Non-Violence is observed every year on the day of Gandhi Jayanti, October 2. The day was recognised by the United Nations in 2007 and marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Gandhi was a pioneer in the freedom movement of India and believed in non-violence. The day honours his timeless teachings of resolving conflicts by non-violent means and raising awareness.

<h2>History of International Day Of Non-Violence</h2>

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) established the International Day Of Non-Violence on June 15, 2007. It is observed on October 2 to raise awareness about the message of non-violence, inspired by the movement of Mahatma Gandhi.

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The day aims to promote the message of peace and harmony in the global community. It is a reminder of Gandhi’s teachings and educating people about the effectiveness of non-violent approaches to show resistance against social or political movements.

<h2>Significance and importance&nbsp;of International Day Of Non-Violence</h2>

According to UNGA, International Day Of Non-Violence is commemorated to "disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness". The day signifies the importance of peaceful means to tackle conflicts.

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It is inspired by the teachings of Gandhi, who believed violence does not lead to peaceful solutions. Gandhi’s message of ‘Ahimsa’ remains a timeless message and urges people to adopt peace in their daily lives.

International Day Of Non-Violence highlights the importance of dialogue over violence. It urges people to employ similar means to seek justice and fight for what is right in a peaceful way.

In today’s world where violence is often witnessed, this day serves as a reminder to seek non-violent ways of resistance. It emphasises that violence is not the answer to resolve issues as violence often leads to more violence.

(With inputs from agencies)

International Day of Non-Violence is observed every year on the day of Gandhi Jayanti, October 2. The day was recognised by the United Nations in 2007 and marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

International Day of Non-Violence is observed every year on the day of Gandhi Jayanti, October 2. The day was recognised by the United Nations in 2007 and marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi was a pioneer in the freedom movement of India and believed in non-violence. The day honours his timeless teachings of resolving conflicts by non-violent means and raising awareness. History of International Day Of Non-Violence The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) established the International Day Of Non-Violence on June 15, 2007. It is observed on October 2 to raise awareness about the message of non-violence, inspired by the movement of Mahatma Gandhi. Also read | 'Lajja'-themed pandal at Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata after RG Kar rape-murder case The day aims to promote the message of peace and harmony in the global community. It is a reminder of Gandhi’s teachings and educating people about the effectiveness of non-violent approaches to show resistance against social or political movements. Significance and importance of International Day Of Non-Violence According to UNGA, International Day Of Non-Violence is commemorated to "disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness". The day signifies the importance of peaceful means to tackle conflicts. Also read | ‘Political stunt’: Controversy erupts as idols of Sai Baba removed from UP temples It is inspired by the teachings of Gandhi, who believed violence does not lead to peaceful solutions. Gandhi’s message of ‘Ahimsa’ remains a timeless message and urges people to adopt peace in their daily lives. International Day Of Non-Violence highlights the importance of dialogue over violence. It urges people to employ similar means to seek justice and fight for what is right in a peaceful way. In today’s world where violence is often witnessed, this day serves as a reminder to seek non-violent ways of resistance. It emphasises that violence is not the answer to resolve issues as violence often leads to more violence. (With inputs from agencies)

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed Russia's support for India and Brazil's bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. 
 
In his address at the 79th United Nations General Assembly on, he stressed that a "fairer world order" requires the expansion of the representation of the Global South in the UNSC. 
 
Lavrov stated, "We are not stepping away from dialogue with the West. In July, upon the proposal of Russia, there was an open debate in the Security Council on the subject of building a more just, more sustainable world order. We believe it is important to begin the discussion that has begun in the UN as well as in other platforms. A fairer world order undoubtedly requires the expansion of the representation of the Global South in the UN Security Council." 
 
"We support our position in favour of the candidacies of Brazil and India, while at the same time taking a positive decision on the well-known initiatives of the African Union. However, of course, we cannot even talk about any additional seats for Western countries, who are already excessively over-represented within the Security Council," he added. 
 
Notably, India has long sought a permanent seat in the Security Council to better represent the interests of the developing world. The nation's quest has gained momentum with support from the international community. Earlier on Friday, Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay voiced support for India's bid for a permanent seat on the UNSC. 
 
In his address, Lavrov accused the West of trampling the values of globalisation. He said that the nations of the West have imposed a sanctions war against half of the nations in the world and is using the dollar as a "weapon." 
 
Sergey Lavrov said, "Just like Ban Ki-moon and Kofi Annan in the past, the current Secretary-General advanced his own initiative, under the slogan 'rebooting the global cooperation'. It is an excellent slogan, who could be opposed to that."

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"But, what global cooperation can we really talk about at a time when the West has trampled all of these unshakeable values of globalisation that they have been telling us about for so many years from this...trying to convince us that they would ensure equal access for everyone to the goods of contemporary civilisation, where is the inviability of property, the presumption of innocence, freedom of speech, access to information, fair competition on markets with understandable and changing rules," he added. 
 
Stressing that West has been using dollar as a weapon, Lavrov said, "The Secretary-General is talking about the global cooperation. At the sametime, the countries of the West have unleashed a varitable sanctions war against a good half, if not the majority of the states in the world and the dollar which was advertised to us as the heritage and good of all of humanity has been worsely tranformed as a weapon." 
 
Calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's peace formula "hopeless," Lavrov urged Russia's partners to take into account the facts about the real causes of the situation. 
 
"We value the sincere aim of a number of our partners to advance mediation initiatives. We value their constructive focus on results, unlike the hopeless Zelenskyy peace formula. We call upon friends in their further efforts to fully take into account the facts about the real causes of the situation," he said. 
 
In 2022, Zelensky&nbsp;presented Ukraine's 10-point peace formula to world leaders at the G20 Summit in Indonesia's Bali. The 10-point peace formula includes a path to nuclear safety and food security, a special tribunal for alleged Russian war crimes and a final peace treaty with Moscow.

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed Russia's support for India and Brazil's bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. In his address at the 79th United Nations General Assembly on, he stressed that a "fairer world order" requires the expansion of the representation of the Global South in the UNSC.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed Russia's support for India and Brazil's bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. In his address at the 79th United Nations General Assembly on, he stressed that a "fairer world order" requires the expansion of the representation of the Global South in the UNSC. Lavrov stated, "We are not stepping away from dialogue with the West. In July, upon the proposal of Russia, there was an open debate in the Security Council on the subject of building a more just, more sustainable world order. We believe it is important to begin the discussion that has begun in the UN as well as in other platforms. A fairer world order undoubtedly requires the expansion of the representation of the Global South in the UN Security Council." "We support our position in favour of the candidacies of Brazil and India, while at the same time taking a positive decision on the well-known initiatives of the African Union. However, of course, we cannot even talk about any additional seats for Western countries, who are already excessively over-represented within the Security Council," he added. Notably, India has long sought a permanent seat in the Security Council to better represent the interests of the developing world. The nation's quest has gained momentum with support from the international community. Earlier on Friday, Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay voiced support for India's bid for a permanent seat on the UNSC. In his address, Lavrov accused the West of trampling the values of globalisation. He said that the nations of the West have imposed a sanctions war against half of the nations in the world and is using the dollar as a "weapon." Sergey Lavrov said, "Just like Ban Ki-moon and Kofi Annan in the past, the current Secretary-General advanced his own initiative, under the slogan 'rebooting the global cooperation'. It is an excellent slogan, who could be opposed to that." Also Read | ‘GDP measured in radicalisation,’ India’s Jaishankar takes a dig at Pakistan in UNGA address "But, what global cooperation can we really talk about at a time when the West has trampled all of these unshakeable values of globalisation that they have been telling us about for so many years from this...trying to convince us that they would ensure equal access for everyone to the goods of contemporary civilisation, where is the inviability of property, the presumption of innocence, freedom of speech, access to information, fair competition on markets with understandable and changing rules," he added. Stressing that West has been using dollar as a weapon, Lavrov said, "The Secretary-General is talking about the global cooperation. At the sametime, the countries of the West have unleashed a varitable sanctions war against a good half, if not the majority of the states in the world and the dollar which was advertised to us as the heritage and good of all of humanity has been worsely tranformed as a weapon." Calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's peace formula "hopeless," Lavrov urged Russia's partners to take into account the facts about the real causes of the situation. "We value the sincere aim of a number of our partners to advance mediation initiatives. We value their constructive focus on results, unlike the hopeless Zelenskyy peace formula. We call upon friends in their further efforts to fully take into account the facts about the real causes of the situation," he said. In 2022, Zelensky presented Ukraine's 10-point peace formula to world leaders at the G20 Summit in Indonesia's Bali. The 10-point peace formula includes a path to nuclear safety and food security, a special tribunal for alleged Russian war crimes and a final peace treaty with Moscow. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov backs India's UNSC bid at UNGA

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (Sep 28) addressed world leaders at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the focus is now on determining the nature of India's relationship with Pakistan, and that India will react to events, whether they take a positive or negative direction.

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Russian forces hit a medical centre in Sumy in northeastern Ukraine on Saturday morning then struck again as the building was being evacuated, killing ten people, Ukrainian officials said.

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Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of telling "blatant lies" in his speech to the UN General Assembly on Friday.

Netanyahu "continued his series of blatant lies and escalated his threats against the peoples of the region, while... expanding his circle of crimes to include our people in Lebanon", a statement from the Palestinian group said.

Delegates representing Lebanon, Iran, the Palestinians, and others exited the room as Netanyahu took the rostrum for his speech, where he dashed hopes for a 21-day truce in the offensive against Hezbollah proposed by France and the US.

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As the one-year anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war approaches, hundreds of people have died in Israeli strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon this week.

Hamas accused Netanyahu of "repeating the same lies he has used to justify the campaign of extermination against unarmed civilians in Gaza" and "false claims" about the group's October 7 attacks that triggered the war.

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Netanyahu "insists on expanding aggression against the peoples of the region and continuing his brutal crimes, backed by a criminal US policy that provides political and military cover for these crimes", the statement said.

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Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of telling "blatant lies" in his speech to the UN General Assembly on Friday. Netanyahu "continued his series of blatant lies and escalated his threats against the peoples of the region, while.

Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of telling "blatant lies" in his speech to the UN General Assembly on Friday. Netanyahu "continued his series of blatant lies and escalated his threats against the peoples of the region, while... expanding his circle of crimes to include our people in Lebanon", a statement from the Palestinian group said. Delegates representing Lebanon, Iran, the Palestinians, and others exited the room as Netanyahu took the rostrum for his speech, where he dashed hopes for a 21-day truce in the offensive against Hezbollah proposed by France and the US. Also read: Audience shouts 'shame', delegates walk out as Israel's Netanyahu addresses UNGA As the one-year anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war approaches, hundreds of people have died in Israeli strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon this week. Hamas accused Netanyahu of "repeating the same lies he has used to justify the campaign of extermination against unarmed civilians in Gaza" and "false claims" about the group's October 7 attacks that triggered the war. Watch | Netanyahu's UNGA Address: Israel PM Warns Iran That Israel Can Strike Anywhere × Netanyahu "insists on expanding aggression against the peoples of the region and continuing his brutal crimes, backed by a criminal US policy that provides political and military cover for these crimes", the statement said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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India firmly responded to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's sabre-rattling at the United Nations General Assembly condemning his country for fostering cross-border terrorism.

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International Day Of Non-Violence 2024: Check history, significance and key facts