Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UNGA today. He talked about the two-state solution, he raised the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh. He also said that Israel was no longer a partner in peace.

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Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine and the Palestinian National Authority, spoke at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday.

He said, "Israel is launching campaigns... they are giving freedom to terrorists to kill Palestinians. They are looting their land... burning their homes... forcing them to destroy their homes with their own hands, all of this with official protection. Can you imagine what is happening? Israel is saying that either you demolish your house yourself, or else I will."

"Israel killed Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. She was killed by the bullet of a sniper... the sniper recognised that he did kill her. Apart from Palestinian nationality, she was also an American national," he added.

He blamed Israel for attacking Muslim and Christian holy sites. He accused Israel of being an 'apartheid regime', and asked "Why isn't Israel being held accountable by the United Nations?"

Abbas said Israel has committed heinous crimes against Palestinians and destroyed an ample number of Palestinian villages. He accused Israel of having "deliberately committed these massacres."

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The most recent was against Gaza. "The New York Times, a US-based newspaper reported that 67 children were killed in this attack. We want to know why did Israel kill them?,"&nbsp;Abbas said.

He said he would like to ask Israel to take charge of this massacre and apologize to the Palestinians. He asked the international community and the International Criminal Court (ICC) to hold Israel accountable for the crimes it has committed.

The Palestinians are still living under Israeli occupation. Referring to the Oslo accords, Abbas told the assembly, "We do not want to be the only party to be respecting the agreements signed in 1993... those agreements are not followed anymore...Israel was the first to violate them...until when shall we be the only party to respect it?"

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Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine and the Palestinian National Authority, spoke at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday. He said, "Israel is launching campaigns.

Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine and the Palestinian National Authority, spoke at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday. He said, "Israel is launching campaigns... they are giving freedom to terrorists to kill Palestinians. They are looting their land... burning their homes... forcing them to destroy their homes with their own hands, all of this with official protection. Can you imagine what is happening? Israel is saying that either you demolish your house yourself, or else I will." "Israel killed Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. She was killed by the bullet of a sniper... the sniper recognised that he did kill her. Apart from Palestinian nationality, she was also an American national," he added. He blamed Israel for attacking Muslim and Christian holy sites. He accused Israel of being an 'apartheid regime', and asked "Why isn't Israel being held accountable by the United Nations?" Abbas said Israel has committed heinous crimes against Palestinians and destroyed an ample number of Palestinian villages. He accused Israel of having "deliberately committed these massacres." Also Read: Russians emigrating to Kazakhstan in big numbers amid conscription drive The most recent was against Gaza. "The New York Times, a US-based newspaper reported that 67 children were killed in this attack. We want to know why did Israel kill them?," Abbas said. He said he would like to ask Israel to take charge of this massacre and apologize to the Palestinians. He asked the international community and the International Criminal Court (ICC) to hold Israel accountable for the crimes it has committed. The Palestinians are still living under Israeli occupation. Referring to the Oslo accords, Abbas told the assembly, "We do not want to be the only party to be respecting the agreements signed in 1993... those agreements are not followed anymore...Israel was the first to violate them...until when shall we be the only party to respect it?" (with inputs from agencies)

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In his address to the UN on Thursday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan accused Azerbaijan of committing "unspeakable atrocities" during the most recent fighting between the two adversaries, including dismembering the bodies of slain troops.

The biggest violence since a war in 2020 occurred last week when fighting erupted between the Caucasus republics, leaving around 300 people dead.

"There are evidences of cases of torture, mutilation of captured or already dead servicemen, numerous instances of extra-judicial <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-minneapolis-cop-thomas-lane-sentenced-to-three-years-in-prison-in-george-floyds-murder-518682">killings</a> and ill treatment of Armenian prisoners of war, as well as humiliating treatment of the bodies," he told the UN General Assembly.

"The dead bodies of Armenian female military personnel were mutilated, and then proudly video recorded with particular cruelty by the Azerbaijani servicemen."

Pashinyan went on: "No doubt, committing such unspeakable atrocities is a direct result of a decades-long policy of implanting anti-Armenian hatred and animosity in the Azerbaijani society by the political leadership."

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Additionally, he claimed that Azerbaijan had shelled infrastructure and facilities for civilian use deep within the borders of his nation, forcing more than 7,600 people to flee their homes and leaving three civilians dead and two missing.

Two battles between <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/concerned-russians-trying-to-escape-putins-ukraine-war-call-up-to-avoid-conscription-518766">Armenia</a> and Azerbaijan, one in the 1990s and the other in 2020, were fought over Nagorno-Karabakh, an area of Azerbaijan that is home to Armenians.

In 2020, a six-week conflict that resulted in more than 6,500 deaths on both sides was put to a stop by a cease-fire mediated by Russia.

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In his address to the UN on Thursday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan accused Azerbaijan of committing "unspeakable atrocities" during the most recent fighting between the two adversaries, including dismembering the bodies of slain troops.

In his address to the UN on Thursday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan accused Azerbaijan of committing "unspeakable atrocities" during the most recent fighting between the two adversaries, including dismembering the bodies of slain troops. The biggest violence since a war in 2020 occurred last week when fighting erupted between the Caucasus republics, leaving around 300 people dead. "There are evidences of cases of torture, mutilation of captured or already dead servicemen, numerous instances of extra-judicial killings and ill treatment of Armenian prisoners of war, as well as humiliating treatment of the bodies," he told the UN General Assembly. "The dead bodies of Armenian female military personnel were mutilated, and then proudly video recorded with particular cruelty by the Azerbaijani servicemen." Pashinyan went on: "No doubt, committing such unspeakable atrocities is a direct result of a decades-long policy of implanting anti-Armenian hatred and animosity in the Azerbaijani society by the political leadership." Also read | At UNSC, EAM Jaishankar slams China for putting hold on listing of Pakistan-based terrorist Additionally, he claimed that Azerbaijan had shelled infrastructure and facilities for civilian use deep within the borders of his nation, forcing more than 7,600 people to flee their homes and leaving three civilians dead and two missing. Two battles between Armenia and Azerbaijan, one in the 1990s and the other in 2020, were fought over Nagorno-Karabakh, an area of Azerbaijan that is home to Armenians. In 2020, a six-week conflict that resulted in more than 6,500 deaths on both sides was put to a stop by a cease-fire mediated by Russia. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi accused the West of "double standards" on women's rights as his country is gripped by protests over the death of a woman arrested by the morality police. Eric Njoka brings you all the updates from the 77th UNGA.

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Israel Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Thursday (September 22) addressed 77th session of United Nations&nbsp;General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York. In his speech, he declared support for 'two-state solution' for Israel-Palestine issue.

During his speech, Lapid sought to highlight that Israeli Arabs were not 'enemies'. He underlined that his coalition government has an Arab party, and that there are Arab judges in Israel's supreme court. There were Arab doctors in Israel saving lives, he said.&nbsp;

"An agreement with the Palestinians, based on two states for two peoples, is the right thing for Israel's security, for Israel's economy and for the future of our children," Lapid said, adding that any agreement would be conditional on a peaceful Palestinian state that would not threaten Israel.

In his speech, Lapid alleged that 'anti-Israel movement' was spreading fake news against Israel.

PM Lapid especially slammed Iran which he said was conducting 'orchestra of hate' against Israel. Though he did not explicitly repeat Israel's known position against revival of nuclear deal with Iran, he made clear his opposition for Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.

"If Iran gets nuclear weapons, it will use it," said Lapid.

Nuclear deal with Iran was struck by the US and other world powers in 2015. But former US president Donald Trump unilaterally pulled US out of the deal in 2018. Negotiations are now on to restore the deal. Israel is fiercely against revival of the deal.

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Israel Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Thursday (September 22) addressed 77th session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York. In his speech, he declared support for 'two-state solution' for Israel-Palestine issue.

Israel Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Thursday (September 22) addressed 77th session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York. In his speech, he declared support for 'two-state solution' for Israel-Palestine issue. During his speech, Lapid sought to highlight that Israeli Arabs were not 'enemies'. He underlined that his coalition government has an Arab party, and that there are Arab judges in Israel's supreme court. There were Arab doctors in Israel saving lives, he said. "An agreement with the Palestinians, based on two states for two peoples, is the right thing for Israel's security, for Israel's economy and for the future of our children," Lapid said, adding that any agreement would be conditional on a peaceful Palestinian state that would not threaten Israel. In his speech, Lapid alleged that 'anti-Israel movement' was spreading fake news against Israel. PM Lapid especially slammed Iran which he said was conducting 'orchestra of hate' against Israel. Though he did not explicitly repeat Israel's known position against revival of nuclear deal with Iran, he made clear his opposition for Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. "If Iran gets nuclear weapons, it will use it," said Lapid. Nuclear deal with Iran was struck by the US and other world powers in 2015. But former US president Donald Trump unilaterally pulled US out of the deal in 2018. Negotiations are now on to restore the deal. Israel is fiercely against revival of the deal. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Israel PM Yair Lapid supports 'two-state solution' in UNGA speech

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the 77th session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) while urging the world leaders to 'unite' against Russia's war in Ukraine and strip Moscow of its veto power.

Zelensky calls for Russia to be stripped of UN veto power while addressing UNGA

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held an informal meeting with the US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the UNGA. This is the first meeting between the two leaders. Biden urged the world to help 'underwater' Pak.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif attends Biden's reception in New York

During his address at the 77th session of UNGA Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi waved a photo of Qasem Soleimani and described him as a hero for many in the Middle East and a figure who defeated the Islamic State group. He also vowed to obtain justice for the US assassination of Soleimani.

Iranian President Raisi displays picture of slain Iranian General Soleimani at UNGA

US President Joe Biden denounced his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over the ongoing war in Ukraine during his address at the 77th session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

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European Union foreign ministers have decided to impose new sanctions of Russia as the crisis in Ukraine officially entered its seventh month. The bloc, comprising 27 foreign ministers, also announced at the United Nations General Assembly in New York that they will be increasing the supply of weapons to Ukraine following Vladimir Putin’s decision to initiate partial military mobilisation in Russia.&nbsp;

After the meeting between the foreign ministers, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell criticised Putin’s escalation of the Ukraine crisis and said that the EU will not back down in this situation.&nbsp;

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"It's clear that Putin is trying to destroy Ukraine," Borrell told reporters according to Reuters.&nbsp;

Borrell met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and after the official briefing, the bloc decided to prepare another set of sanctions which will target "more relevant sectors of the Russian economy and continue targeting people responsible for the war of aggression in Ukraine".&nbsp;

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When it comes to the weapons supply, the EU did not provide a concrete figure but it is expected that the countries will look to boost Ukrainian forces as he look to regain lost land. In the past few weeks, the resistance forces have successfully recaptured a number of cities in Kharkiv and Luhansk.&nbsp;

However, the one topic where the EU foreign ministers disagreed was the sanctions on energy imports as the continent is currently going through a massive energy supply crisis. While there were a number of countries who were in favour of it, Hungary completely dismissed the idea of a complete ban.&nbsp;

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European Union foreign ministers have decided to impose new sanctions of Russia as the crisis in Ukraine officially entered its seventh month. The bloc, comprising 27 foreign ministers, also announced at the United Nations General Assembly in New York that they will be increasing the supply of weapons to Ukraine following Vladimir Putin’s decision to initiate partial military mobilisation in Russia.

European Union foreign ministers have decided to impose new sanctions of Russia as the crisis in Ukraine officially entered its seventh month. The bloc, comprising 27 foreign ministers, also announced at the United Nations General Assembly in New York that they will be increasing the supply of weapons to Ukraine following Vladimir Putin’s decision to initiate partial military mobilisation in Russia. After the meeting between the foreign ministers, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell criticised Putin’s escalation of the Ukraine crisis and said that the EU will not back down in this situation. Also read | US Federal Reserve hikes interest rates to highest level since 2008 "It's clear that Putin is trying to destroy Ukraine," Borrell told reporters according to Reuters. Borrell met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and after the official briefing, the bloc decided to prepare another set of sanctions which will target "more relevant sectors of the Russian economy and continue targeting people responsible for the war of aggression in Ukraine". Also read | DOJ can resume review of documents found in Donald Trump's residence, says US court When it comes to the weapons supply, the EU did not provide a concrete figure but it is expected that the countries will look to boost Ukrainian forces as he look to regain lost land. In the past few weeks, the resistance forces have successfully recaptured a number of cities in Kharkiv and Luhansk. However, the one topic where the EU foreign ministers disagreed was the sanctions on energy imports as the continent is currently going through a massive energy supply crisis. While there were a number of countries who were in favour of it, Hungary completely dismissed the idea of a complete ban.

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On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meeting, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held an informal interaction with the President of the United States, Joe Biden.

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Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid in his speech at the UN General Assembly on Thursday will express his support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The revelation drew both criticism from right-wing ministers in Lapid’s eight-party coalition, and support from some of his allies on the left.

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British Prime Minister Liz Truss accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of “sabre rattling” and said that the nuclear threats were just an attempt on his part to justify the “catastrophic” failure in Ukraine.&nbsp;

During her speech at the United Nations General Assembly, Truss criticised Putin’s decision to announce partial military mobilisation in Russia following severe setbacks at the hands of the Ukrainian forces.&nbsp;

"He is doubling down by sending even more reservists to a terrible fate. He is desperately trying to claim the mantle of democracy for a regime without human rights or freedoms. And he is making yet more bogus claims and sabre rattling threats,"&nbsp;she was quoted by Reuters.&nbsp;

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"We will not rest until Ukraine prevails. At this crucial moment in the conflict, I pledge that we will sustain or increase our military support to Ukraine for as long as it takes."

Truss also said that UK will be spending 3 per cent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on defense from 2030 – a prominent promise that she made during her campaign ahead of the elections&nbsp;

"In the face of rising aggression, we have shown we have the power to act and the resolve to see it through. But this must not be a one-off,” Truss said during her speech.&nbsp;

This must be a new era in which we commit to ourselves, our citizens, and this institution that we will do whatever it takes - whatever it takes to deliver for our people and defend our values," she added.&nbsp;

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One of the major issues being discussed in the UNGA this year is the global energy crisis following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Truss blamed Russia once again for the problem plauging most of Europe and promised that they will not be cutting off “toxic power and pipelines” from authoritarian regimes.&nbsp;

“We will ensure we cannot be coerced or harmed by the reckless actions of rogue actors abroad." &nbsp;

“We will transition to a future based on renewable and nuclear energy whilst ensuring that the gas used during that transition is from reliable sources, including our own North Sea production,” she said.&nbsp;

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British Prime Minister Liz Truss accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of “sabre rattling” and said that the nuclear threats were just an attempt on his part to justify the “catastrophic” failure in Ukraine.

British Prime Minister Liz Truss accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of “sabre rattling” and said that the nuclear threats were just an attempt on his part to justify the “catastrophic” failure in Ukraine. During her speech at the United Nations General Assembly, Truss criticised Putin’s decision to announce partial military mobilisation in Russia following severe setbacks at the hands of the Ukrainian forces. "He is doubling down by sending even more reservists to a terrible fate. He is desperately trying to claim the mantle of democracy for a regime without human rights or freedoms. And he is making yet more bogus claims and sabre rattling threats," she was quoted by Reuters. Also read | Zelensky at UNGA: We demand 'just punishment' for Russian crimes "We will not rest until Ukraine prevails. At this crucial moment in the conflict, I pledge that we will sustain or increase our military support to Ukraine for as long as it takes." Truss also said that UK will be spending 3 per cent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on defense from 2030 – a prominent promise that she made during her campaign ahead of the elections "In the face of rising aggression, we have shown we have the power to act and the resolve to see it through. But this must not be a one-off,” Truss said during her speech. This must be a new era in which we commit to ourselves, our citizens, and this institution that we will do whatever it takes - whatever it takes to deliver for our people and defend our values," she added. Also read | UK unveils six-month plan to cut energy bills for businesses by half One of the major issues being discussed in the UNGA this year is the global energy crisis following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Truss blamed Russia once again for the problem plauging most of Europe and promised that they will not be cutting off “toxic power and pipelines” from authoritarian regimes. “We will ensure we cannot be coerced or harmed by the reckless actions of rogue actors abroad." “We will transition to a future based on renewable and nuclear energy whilst ensuring that the gas used during that transition is from reliable sources, including our own North Sea production,” she said.

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UK Prime Minister Liz Truss says that economic strength in democracies could help push back authoritarianism. In her first major international speech as PM at the United Nations General Assembly, she also defended her plans for economic reform.

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Turkiye's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan once again raised the issue of Kashmir during his UNGA address. Hours later, India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar raised Cyprus in his talks with the Turkish foreign minister. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

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World leaders are being accused of using their UNGA addresses to pitch for re-election. Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro used most of his speech to highlight the achievements of his government. Does this trend make the UNGA ineffective? Priyanka Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Leaders use UNGA address to make election pitch

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid in his speech at the UN General Assembly on Thursday will express his support for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict. The revelation drew both criticism from right-wing ministers in Lapid’s eight-party coalition, and support from some of his allies on the left.

Israeli PM Yair Lapid may back two-state solution during his UNGA address

At the United Nations General Assembly, the President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro defended his record on the environment. He has now come under heavy scrutiny due to the deforestation of the Amazon.

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The French president Emmanuel Macron has told the UNGA that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine harked back to an earlier age of imperialism. He also repeated the Indian PM Modi's statement- This is not the time for war.

77th UN General Assembly: 'This is not the time for war, not time for revenge', says Macron

Correspondent Anas Mallick in conversation with Pakistani Finance Minister Miftah Ismail on the sidelines of the United National General Assembly meeting. 
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WION: After the financial crisis, floods devastated Pakistan. Can Pakistan escape debt default?&nbsp; 
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Ismail: We will be able to service all our debt and fulfil all our international obligations. Of course, things have become very tight, but we had good meetings today with the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and she has expressed her support for Pakistan. Yesterday we had an excellent meeting with the President of France, who is going to hold an international conference to help Pakistan. We are talking to our bilateral friends, donors, and multilateral agencies and I think Pakistan should be able to overcome this crisis easily. 
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WION: Is Pakistan in a debt trap? And can Pakistan get out of it?&nbsp; 
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Ismail: No, not at all. Yes, we have considerable debt, but if compared with many other countries of the world, it's quite low as a proportion of the GDP. 
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WION: Do you think Pakistan should resume trade with India? Both the Prime Ministers at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation endorsed transit and connectivity as important. 
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Ismail: I think because of floods in Pakistan and thus, shortage of necessary kitchen items like onion and tomato, and perhaps later on if we feel a shortage of cotton, because of our cotton crop in Sindh being washed away, I think it is important for Pakistan to look at all available options to import these things at reasonable prices. 
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WION: What's the deal with Russia on oil and energy imports? Is Pakistan looking at it to bring supply and prices under control? 
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Ismail: During the previous government, Pakistan wrote a letter to the Russian government requesting oil supply but they were never replied to. But now I see that there is a slight change in the Russian position, and we are going to explore these options of importing LNG and other gas from Russia, including pipeline gas. Although that's a long-term project it is something Russia has expressed an interest in. 
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WION: How much is political instability a factor in Pakistan's current state of affairs, given that Pakistan has hardly or never seen a full 5 term government? Friendly countries from the gulf also have now begun putting conditions, is that not an uneasy sign of lack of trust? 
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Ismail: Friendly countries from the gulf have helped in getting the IMF programme going and have expressed a lot of sympathies and have also provided material help to fight the floods. 
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WION: Do you have a target to bring Pakistan financially on track? Can you quantify in years or months for the people to feel assured? 
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Ismail: The economy will come back on track, but the floods of course have affected it quite negatively, but we'll be okay. 
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Correspondent Anas Mallick in conversation with Pakistani Finance Minister Miftah Ismail on the sidelines of the United National General Assembly meeting. WION: After the financial crisis, floods devastated Pakistan.

Correspondent Anas Mallick in conversation with Pakistani Finance Minister Miftah Ismail on the sidelines of the United National General Assembly meeting. WION: After the financial crisis, floods devastated Pakistan. Can Pakistan escape debt default? Ismail: We will be able to service all our debt and fulfil all our international obligations. Of course, things have become very tight, but we had good meetings today with the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and she has expressed her support for Pakistan. Yesterday we had an excellent meeting with the President of France, who is going to hold an international conference to help Pakistan. We are talking to our bilateral friends, donors, and multilateral agencies and I think Pakistan should be able to overcome this crisis easily. WION: Is Pakistan in a debt trap? And can Pakistan get out of it? Ismail: No, not at all. Yes, we have considerable debt, but if compared with many other countries of the world, it's quite low as a proportion of the GDP. WION: Do you think Pakistan should resume trade with India? Both the Prime Ministers at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation endorsed transit and connectivity as important. Ismail: I think because of floods in Pakistan and thus, shortage of necessary kitchen items like onion and tomato, and perhaps later on if we feel a shortage of cotton, because of our cotton crop in Sindh being washed away, I think it is important for Pakistan to look at all available options to import these things at reasonable prices. WION: What's the deal with Russia on oil and energy imports? Is Pakistan looking at it to bring supply and prices under control? Ismail: During the previous government, Pakistan wrote a letter to the Russian government requesting oil supply but they were never replied to. But now I see that there is a slight change in the Russian position, and we are going to explore these options of importing LNG and other gas from Russia, including pipeline gas. Although that's a long-term project it is something Russia has expressed an interest in. WION: How much is political instability a factor in Pakistan's current state of affairs, given that Pakistan has hardly or never seen a full 5 term government? Friendly countries from the gulf also have now begun putting conditions, is that not an uneasy sign of lack of trust? Ismail: Friendly countries from the gulf have helped in getting the IMF programme going and have expressed a lot of sympathies and have also provided material help to fight the floods. WION: Do you have a target to bring Pakistan financially on track? Can you quantify in years or months for the people to feel assured? Ismail: The economy will come back on track, but the floods of course have affected it quite negatively, but we'll be okay.

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US President Biden denounced Russian President Vladimir Putin over the ongoing war in Ukraine at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, stating world leaders that the very basis of the organization's charter is under assault. This is the first in-person UNGA meeting since the Covid-19 pandemic began and also the world leaders are meeting for the first time ever since the Russia-Ukraine war.

Ukraine war raged by just one man: Joe Biden addresses 77th session of UNGA

US President Joe Biden came down harshly on Russian President Vladimir Putin in his speech at the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday. Lashing out at Putin over Ukraine war, threat of using nuclear weapons and announcement of partial military mobilisation, Biden said Putin 'shamelessly violated' UN charter.&nbsp;

“A permanent member of the United Nations Security Council invaded its neighbour, attempted to erase a sovereign state from the map. Russia has shamelessly violated the core tenets of the United Nations Charter,” Biden said.

During his speech, Biden declared his unequivocal support for Ukraine.

"We stand with Ukraine and against Russian aggression. Period!" he said.

Biden's speech at UNGA came just hours after Putin <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-crisis-russias-vladimir-putin-announces-partial-military-mobilisation-518283">ordered a partial military mobilisation</a> in Russia for Ukraine war. Putin also made a thinly veiled threat of nuclear attack.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) denounced Putin's threat as 'reckless'.

"A nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought," Biden said referring to Mutually Assured Destruction doctrine.

The doctrine states that a nuclear attack from one country will result a similar attack on the country by the other and in effect, both countries will get utterly destroyed causing immeasurable impact on global climate with direct effect on immediate human survival worldover.

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In the run up to the Ukraine invasion and even later, Putin had claimed that Russia was threatened. Biden refuted this claim in his UNGA speech and said that no one had threatened Russia.

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Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24. After sustained military losses in the first few months, Ukraine has been able to launch successful counter-offensives in recent weeks and recapture territory from Russian forces. Putin's call for partial military mobilisation in Russia is thus being viewed by many as desperate move to bolster his forces in Ukraine.

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US President Joe Biden came down harshly on Russian President Vladimir Putin in his speech at the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday.

US President Joe Biden came down harshly on Russian President Vladimir Putin in his speech at the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday. Lashing out at Putin over Ukraine war, threat of using nuclear weapons and announcement of partial military mobilisation, Biden said Putin 'shamelessly violated' UN charter. “A permanent member of the United Nations Security Council invaded its neighbour, attempted to erase a sovereign state from the map. Russia has shamelessly violated the core tenets of the United Nations Charter,” Biden said. During his speech, Biden declared his unequivocal support for Ukraine. "We stand with Ukraine and against Russian aggression. Period!" he said. Biden's speech at UNGA came just hours after Putin ordered a partial military mobilisation in Russia for Ukraine war. Putin also made a thinly veiled threat of nuclear attack. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) denounced Putin's threat as 'reckless'. "A nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought," Biden said referring to Mutually Assured Destruction doctrine. The doctrine states that a nuclear attack from one country will result a similar attack on the country by the other and in effect, both countries will get utterly destroyed causing immeasurable impact on global climate with direct effect on immediate human survival worldover. Also Read | Partial military mobilisation in Russia announcement makes oil, defence stocks surge In the run up to the Ukraine invasion and even later, Putin had claimed that Russia was threatened. Biden refuted this claim in his UNGA speech and said that no one had threatened Russia. Also Read | 'Will use all available means, this is not a bluff': Russia's Putin announces partial military mobilisation Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24. After sustained military losses in the first few months, Ukraine has been able to launch successful counter-offensives in recent weeks and recapture territory from Russian forces. Putin's call for partial military mobilisation in Russia is thus being viewed by many as desperate move to bolster his forces in Ukraine. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

UNGA: Biden tears into Putin, says Russia has 'shamelessly violated' UN charter

United Nations Secretary Antonio Guterres has urged countries around the world to impose some form of “windfall taxes” on fossil fuel companies. During the UN general assembly, he said that the money should then be distributed among nations which are suffering from major climate crisis.

In a speech that outlined a number of environmental issues plaguing the planet, Guterres said that the “polluters must pay” for the damage caused by natural disasters in a number of countries.

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“Today, I am calling on all developed economies to tax the windfall profits of fossil fuel companies,” Guterres said in a speech to the UN general assembly on Tuesday, according to AFP.

&nbsp;“Those funds should be redirected in two ways – to countries suffering loss and damage caused by the climate crisis and to people struggling with rising food and energy prices,” he added.

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According to the plan put forward by Guterres, the revenue that will be generated from the taxes can be used for getting early warning systems and provisions for countries who are generally prone to major natural disasters. He described it as a “climate-related and justice-based” global tax.

“Let’s have no illusions. We are in rough seas. A winter of global discontent is on the horizon, a cost-of-living crisis is raging, trust is crumbling, inequalities are exploding, and our planet is burning,” he told the assembly. “We have a duty to act and yet we are gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction. The international community is not ready or willing to tackle the big dramatic challenges of our age.”

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United Nations Secretary Antonio Guterres has urged countries around the world to impose some form of “windfall taxes” on fossil fuel companies. During the UN general assembly, he said that the money should then be distributed among nations which are suffering from major climate crisis.

United Nations Secretary Antonio Guterres has urged countries around the world to impose some form of “windfall taxes” on fossil fuel companies. During the UN general assembly, he said that the money should then be distributed among nations which are suffering from major climate crisis. In a speech that outlined a number of environmental issues plaguing the planet, Guterres said that the “polluters must pay” for the damage caused by natural disasters in a number of countries. Also read | Türkiye President Erdogan rakes up Kashmir issue again at UNGA “Today, I am calling on all developed economies to tax the windfall profits of fossil fuel companies,” Guterres said in a speech to the UN general assembly on Tuesday, according to AFP. “Those funds should be redirected in two ways – to countries suffering loss and damage caused by the climate crisis and to people struggling with rising food and energy prices,” he added. Also read | Donald Trump's lawyers resist judge's request to clarify 'declassification' claim According to the plan put forward by Guterres, the revenue that will be generated from the taxes can be used for getting early warning systems and provisions for countries who are generally prone to major natural disasters. He described it as a “climate-related and justice-based” global tax. “Let’s have no illusions. We are in rough seas. A winter of global discontent is on the horizon, a cost-of-living crisis is raging, trust is crumbling, inequalities are exploding, and our planet is burning,” he told the assembly. “We have a duty to act and yet we are gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction. The international community is not ready or willing to tackle the big dramatic challenges of our age.”

‘Polluters must pay’: UN chief urges countries to impose tax on fossil fuel companies

Hours from now US President Joe Biden is set to address the 77th session of the UNGA. This is the first in-person UNGA meeting since the Covid-19 pandemic began and also the world leaders are meeting for the first time ever since the Russia-Ukraine war.

WION Dispatch | US President Joe Biden to focus on Russia-Ukraine war in his 77th UNGA speech

The 77th United Nations General Assembly is underway in New York. Goes without saying, Ukraine will dominate the gathering. But at what cost? Listen in to Molly Gambhir.

Gravitas: Priorities at the 77th UNGA

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remark&nbsp;to Russian President Putin last week that this is not the era of war has&nbsp;been lauded by France and United States. Last week, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Samarkand, PM Modi and Russian President Putin held a bilateral during which the former emphasised on dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the Ukraine conflict.&nbsp;

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The French President Emmanuel Macron, during his address at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, recalled the remarks pointing out the impact of wars on international community. He said, "Narendra Modi,&nbsp;Prime Minister of India, was right when he said the time is not for war. It is not for revenge against the West....It is the time for a collective time for our sovereign equal states to cope together with challenges we face."

Earlier, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan lauded the remarks by PM Modi, calling them "statement of principle on behalf of what he believes is right and just". He said the remarks are&nbsp;"very much welcomed by the United States and for the Indian leadership, which has longstanding relationships in Moscow, from the very top all the way through the Russian government, to continue to reinforce that message that now is the time for war to end."

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The Samarkand bilateral was the first in-person meet between PM Modi and Russian President since the invasion of Ukraine started in February even though both leaders have spoken four&nbsp;times since then. During the meet, Putin&nbsp;invited PM Modi to visit Russia. As part of annual India-Russia summit that alternates between the two countries, Indian PM is expected to travel to Russia for the summit this year. Last year, President Putin had visited India for the summit.&nbsp;

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remark to Russian President Putin last week that this is not the era of war has been lauded by France and United States. Last week, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Samarkand, PM Modi and Russian President Putin held a bilateral during which the former emphasised on dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the Ukraine conflict.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remark to Russian President Putin last week that this is not the era of war has been lauded by France and United States. Last week, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Samarkand, PM Modi and Russian President Putin held a bilateral during which the former emphasised on dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the Ukraine conflict. Also read | ‘Polluters must pay’: UN chief proposes windfall tax on fossil fuel companies The French President Emmanuel Macron, during his address at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, recalled the remarks pointing out the impact of wars on international community. He said, "Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, was right when he said the time is not for war. It is not for revenge against the West....It is the time for a collective time for our sovereign equal states to cope together with challenges we face." Earlier, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan lauded the remarks by PM Modi, calling them "statement of principle on behalf of what he believes is right and just". He said the remarks are "very much welcomed by the United States and for the Indian leadership, which has longstanding relationships in Moscow, from the very top all the way through the Russian government, to continue to reinforce that message that now is the time for war to end." Also read | Ukraine's Western allies condemn Russian referendum plans for occupied regions The Samarkand bilateral was the first in-person meet between PM Modi and Russian President since the invasion of Ukraine started in February even though both leaders have spoken four times since then. During the meet, Putin invited PM Modi to visit Russia. As part of annual India-Russia summit that alternates between the two countries, Indian PM is expected to travel to Russia for the summit this year. Last year, President Putin had visited India for the summit.

PM Modi's 'no war' comment to Putin at SCO summit lauded by France and United States

It has been nearly three weeks since United Nations released the much-delayed report on China's human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region targeting Uyghur Muslims.

It has been nearly three weeks since United Nations released the much-delayed report on China's human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region targeting Uyghur Muslims. Now, as the world leaders and diplomats descend for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting in New York, China is facing the heat. Reportedly, diplomats and human rights activists are dialing up the pressure on Beijing by calling it to take responsibility for its actions. Fernand de Varennes, the UN’s special rapporteur on minority rights stated that 'inaction is no longer possible' on the issue. "If we allow this to go unpunished, what kind of message is being propagated?,” he added. Meanwhile, Jeffrey Prescott, deputy US ambassador to the UN questioned the credibility of the world body if the atrocities were not addressed. “How these atrocities are addressed goes ultimately to the credibility of that system, to the credibility of our international system itself. It’s deeply disheartening to see a country that has been so central to the creation of the modern UN system, and enjoys its status as a permanent member of the Security Council, so profoundly violating its commitments,” said Prescott. Read more: West mulling to table resolution at UN against China’s abuses in Xinjiang As reported extensively by WION, the report released earlier this month called China's action in Xinjiang 'crimes against humanity'. The report had been in the works for years and was released despite multiple Chinese efforts to delay or block it. After the report was released, China reacted aggressively by issuing a 122-page rebuttal, calling the report a 'patchwork of false information'. Beijing also cited carefully choreographed visits by journalists, diplomats, and, most recently, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet, as validating its claims. Read more: Why is China so angry over UN report on Xinjiang? Chinese President Xi Jinping on multiple occasions has made it clear that Islam can only exist in China if it is reformed according to Chinese orientation. The country has admitted that it runs concentration camps, which it dubs as 'vocational training camps'. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

China faces heat at UNGA over report of atrocities on Uyghurs in Xinjiang

Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has yet again raked up the Kashmir issue at the ongoing 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.

Turkish President Erdogan rakes up Kashmir issue during UN General Assembly address

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres opened the 77th session of UN General Assembly on Monday by highlighting the needs to promote and execute the Sustainable Development Goals outlined by the UN in 2015.

UN Chief Antonio Guterres opens UNGA with focus on development goals

One person is dying of hunger every four seconds, warned over 200 NGOs in an open letter to world leaders gathering in New York for United Nations General Assembly.&nbsp;

238 NGOs from 75 countries have taken the initiative to sound the bell for global policymakers. The list includes NGOs like Oxfam, Save the Children and Plan International. The NGOs expressed outrage at skyrocketing levels of hunger globally.

"A staggering 345 million people are now experiencing acute hunger, a number that has more than doubled since 2019," they said in a statement.

"Despite promises from world leaders to never allow famine again in the 21st century, famine is once more imminent in Somalia. Around the world, 50 million people are on the brink of starvation in 45 countries," they said.

The NGOs pointed out that an estimated 19,700 people were dying of hunger every day. This translates to one person dying every four seconds.

"It is abysmal that with all the technology in agriculture and harvesting techniques today we are still talking about famine in the 21st century," Mohanna Ahmed Ali Eljabaly from the Yemen Family Care Association, one of the letter's signatories, said in the statement.

"This is not about one country or one continent and hunger never only has one cause. This is about the injustice of the whole of humanity," he said.

"We must not wait a moment longer to focus both on providing immediate lifesaving food and longer-term support so people can take charge of their futures and provide for themselves and their families."

(With inputs from agencies)

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One person is dying of hunger every four seconds, warned over 200 NGOs in an open letter to world leaders gathering in New York for United Nations General Assembly.

One person is dying of hunger every four seconds, warned over 200 NGOs in an open letter to world leaders gathering in New York for United Nations General Assembly. 238 NGOs from 75 countries have taken the initiative to sound the bell for global policymakers. The list includes NGOs like Oxfam, Save the Children and Plan International. The NGOs expressed outrage at skyrocketing levels of hunger globally. "A staggering 345 million people are now experiencing acute hunger, a number that has more than doubled since 2019," they said in a statement. "Despite promises from world leaders to never allow famine again in the 21st century, famine is once more imminent in Somalia. Around the world, 50 million people are on the brink of starvation in 45 countries," they said. The NGOs pointed out that an estimated 19,700 people were dying of hunger every day. This translates to one person dying every four seconds. "It is abysmal that with all the technology in agriculture and harvesting techniques today we are still talking about famine in the 21st century," Mohanna Ahmed Ali Eljabaly from the Yemen Family Care Association, one of the letter's signatories, said in the statement. "This is not about one country or one continent and hunger never only has one cause. This is about the injustice of the whole of humanity," he said. "We must not wait a moment longer to focus both on providing immediate lifesaving food and longer-term support so people can take charge of their futures and provide for themselves and their families." (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

A person is dying every four seconds due to hunger: NGOs

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