The office of the Colombian president has been accused of stealing applause from US President Joe Biden’s address to the UN General Assembly. According to media reports, the Colombian government released a video of President Gustavo Petro’s speech at the UN, but it incorporated applause for Biden, who spoke at the UN moments before Petro.

Colombian president accused of stealing Joe Biden’s applause at the UN

The military leaders who overthrew Niger's president criticised late Friday the "perfidious actions" of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, accusing him of obstructing their participation in the body's General Assembly.

'He obstructed...': Niger junta rulers slam Antonio Guterres for UNGA snub

Pakistan's interim Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, during his address to the United Nations General Assembly, on Friday (September 22), brought up the issue of Jammu and Kashmir and said that Kashmir is the key to peace between New Delhi and Islamabad.

Pakistan's interim PM Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar raises Jammu and Kashmir issue in UNGA address

International Peace Day 2023: The International Day of Peace (IDP) or World Peace Day is celebrated worldwide on September 21 of every year. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), dedicated to promoting peace among the countries, strengthening the idea of peace and fostering a non-violent culture.

#GlobalGoals: Check date, history, theme & significance of International Day of Peace 2023

UN temporarily detained Israeli envoy, Gilad Erdan, in the ongoing UNGA session, the ambassador was detained for holding a protest while Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi delivered his address.

Israel envoy detained for protest against Raisi for showing Mahsa Amini's photo during his speech

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for reforms in multilateral institutions, such as the Security Council. "It is reform or rupture," he said at the 78th UNGA session where world leaders gathered in the backdrop of global challenges and rising geopolitical tensions.

78th UNGA session: Antonio Guterres calls for 'reforming' Security Council

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the UNGA meeting in New York. The leaders are expected to discuss prospects to long-term peace in the region vis-a-vis the Palestine and Iran issue. The US President is also likely to bring up Israel's contentious judicial reform plans.

Biden-Netanyahu meet: US pushing Saudi Arabia normalise ties with Israel

First face-to-face meeting with US President Biden since Netanyahu returned to office

The United States has been trying to rally countries in Ukraine who supported the ongoing United Nations General Assembly while calling out Russia at the forum. Watch the video to know more.

Zelensky at UN General Assembly: We must be united against war crimes

As world leaders gathered to attend the UN General Assembly, US President Joe Biden is pushing for calling Russia's invasion of Ukraine as "naked aggression". He hit hard at Russia saying that if steps are not taken to cease the war in Ukraine by stopping Moscow, there will be a threat to the independence of all nations.

'Naked aggression': In UN speech, Biden hits hard at Russia for prolonged war in Ukraine

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals need a global rescue plan. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned at the opening of the UNGA in New York right. On the first day of the UNGA event on Monday world leaders adopted a landmark political declaration to accelerate action on implementing the 17 sustainable development goals that have regressed below the 2015 Baseline when they were first announced the high.

Only 1 of the 5 key world leaders attend the UNGA event

NYC is hosting a high-level UNGA meeting at the UN headquarters. The city's officials are clearing out homeless pavement dwellers from the area. Watch this video for all details.

NYC relocates homeless pavement dwellers from the area around the UN headquarters for UNGA Meet 2023

As Russia's war on Ukraine continues for a second year, the global leaders are set to meet at the United Nations on Monday (September 18), where the West will continue to push its agenda to seek the support of developing nations over the conflict.

Russia-Ukraine war to take centrestage at UNGA, Zelensky to attend in person

Leaders of 193 United Nations member states have started landing in New York to attend the 78th General Assembly of the global organisation. The UN is convening amid the second year of war in Ukraine and post-pandemic recovery of global economy affected by that conflict, as well as deteriorating discourse of women's rights in Afghanistan and Iran, and China's expansionist belligerence with India and in the South China Sea.

UN General Assembly 2023: What is stalling the progress of Sustainable Development Goals | Explained

According to US security adviser President Joe Biden, all world leaders will assemble in New York for the opening of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in order to advance US interests and values on a variety of topics. The ideals of the international system, including as the UN charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, will now be reaffirmed by Joe Biden.

UNGA Meet 2023: President Biden to give his inaugural speech in New York

Dia Mirza, a prominent actor and the UN Secretary-General’s Advocate for SDGs, is on her way to New York to attend the UN General Assembly. She will join policymakers and leaders from around the world at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) - SDG Summit in New York.

Dia Mirza to attend UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Summit in New York

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to make an appearance at the White House and Capitol Hill next week during his visit to the US during the United Nations General Assembly, reported American media citing sources, on Friday (September 15).

Ukraine’s Zelensky to meet Prez Biden as US Congress debates $24 billion aid for Kyiv: Reports

A little more than a week after United Nations-backed Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a damning report, suggesting that time for saving the planet was running out, the global body has adopted a trailblazing resolution — one that sets accountability for the biggest polluters of the world for failing to tackle the climate emergency.

EXPLAINED | UNGA adopts landmark resolution on climate justice. What does it mean?

In a historic vote at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Thursday, countries condemned Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. The assembly "overwhelmingly" demanded Moscow to withdraw from Kyiv "immediately," with a call for "just and lasting" peace.

India abstains as historic UNGA vote demands Russia to leave Ukraine 'immediately'

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WION Speed News: UN General Assembly votes on Ukraine peace resolution

India abstained in the UN General Assembly on a resolution that underscored the need to reach as soon as possible a “comprehensive, just and lasting peace” in Ukraine.

India abstains from UN General Assembly resolution on Ukraine

The UN General Assembly convened an emergency session on Wednesday in an effort to adopt a resolution urging Russia to halt its offensive in Ukraine. The high-level meeting comes before the first anniversary of the Russia invasion.

UNGA holds meeting on Russia-Ukraine conflict, UN Chief says 'War is not a solution'

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dymtro Kuleba held a press conference after the UNGA emergency meeting to discuss a new draft resolution that's aimed at restoring peace in Ukraine. During this press conference Kuleba responded to a question by WION's correspondent Susan Tehrani.

Dymtro Kuleba: Sending weapons to Russia means destroying UN charter

France hopes that India will use its links with Russia to find a peaceful solution amid the Ukraine conflict. New Delhi has had a close relationship with Moscow, something that is well known.

France counts on Indo-Russia links to resolve Ukraine conflict

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