In the interview with WION's diplomatic correspondent, Sidhant Sibal, the UNGA President Abdulla Shahid listed out his achievement under the Presidency of hope and how the Russia-Ukraine conflict was a challenge.

Straight Talk: 'I came with a promise of hope,' UNGA President Abdulla Shahid exclusive on WION

In the interview with WION`s diplomatic correspondent, Sidhant Sibal, the UNGA President Abdulla Shahid listed out his achievement under the Presidency of hope and how the Russia-Ukraine conflict was a challenge.

'I came with a promise of hope,' UNGA President Abdulla Shahid exclusive on WION

Mahathir Mohamad, the controversial former Malaysian Prime Minister is looking to stage a comeback into the top political echelons of the Southeast Asian country.

Eyeing a comeback, Mahathir Mohamad to use Malay nationalism to woo voters

In a first, the President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Abdulla Shahid, has called for formalization or "text-based negotiations" when it comes to reforms at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

In a first, UNGA President calls for text-based negotiations on UNSC reforms process

Abdulla Shahid, the president of the United Nations General Assembly, addressing WION's Global Summit 2022, lamented that states are increasing their military spending.

At WION Global summit, UNGA President Abdulla Shahid laments rise in military spending

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a new resolution. Every time a permanent member vetoes something, they must give a reason for it- The question is how will it work?

A sham not reform? India slams UN veto resolution

The United Nations General Assembly has now adopted a resolution that will require an explanation for exercising veto powers. Under the new mandate, every time a veto has been cast in the security council the assembly will be convened automatically within 10 working days.

UN General Assembly adopts Veto draft: India calls for wider UNSC reforms

UNGA adopts veto draft, India regrets lack of inclusivity

A total of 193 members of the United nations General Assembly (UNGA) will vote today on a resolution that require the five permanent members of the body’s Security Council – the United States, United Kingdom, France, China and Russia to justify invoking their veto powers.

193 members to vote today, will UN witness a Veto reform?

Despite pressure from both Russia and the West, India abstained from the high-stakes UNGA vote on Thursday. Palki Sharma decodes India's decision to reaffirm its neutrality on Ukraine.

Gravitas: Why did India abstain from UNGA vote?

West and Russia have pressurised India to pick sides, but India abstained from UNGA voting. Russia has made it clear that abstentions will be considered unfriendly.

West, Russia pressurise India to pick sides, India continues on path of non-alignment

Even as the UN General Assembly dealt Russia a devastating diplomatic blow by suspending it from the Human Rights Council, India remained neutral in the matter, abstaining from voting.

Why did India abstain from voting against Russia in UNGA?

The United Nations General Assembly will vote on a draft resolution on whether to suspend Russia from the UNHRC over atrocities in Ukraine or not. The move was first initiated by the US in response to the Bucha killings. India's neutrality on test at United Nations General Assembly

India's neutrality on test at United Nations General Assembly

In a few hours from now, the United Nations General Assembly will vote on whether suspend Russia from the UNHRC over atrocities in Ukraine or not. The move was first initiated by the US in response to the Bucha killings.

UNGA to vote on whether suspend Russia from the UNHRC over atrocities in Ukraine

India on Thursday abstained in the UN General Assembly on a resolution by Ukraine and its allies on the humanitarian crisis in the war-torn eastern European country, saying the focus should be on cessation of hostilities and on urgent humanitarian assistance and the draft did not fully reflect New Delhi's expected to focus on these challenges.

India abstains in UN General Assembly resolution on Ukraine

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to demand Russia's immediate withdrawal from Ukraine. 141 out of 193 member countries voted in favour of the resolution and 35 countries abstained including China and India.

UN General Assembly votes to demand Russian withdrawal from Ukraine; India, China abstain

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, the UNGA voted on a resolution and demanded Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukraine.

UNGA adopts resolution on Ukraine in a historic vote

An overwhelming majority of nations at the UN General Assembly voted on Wednesday to condemn Moscow's invasion of Ukraine by "demanding" Russia "immediately" withdraw from it.

'Silence the guns...now', 'world is rejecting Russia’s lies': Here's how world leaders reacted to UNGA vote

UNGA vote on a resolution on Russia's invasion: 141 UN members vote in favour of the resolution

The Ukrainian envoy to the United Nations is currently speaking at the UNGA session. Only 10 such emergency sessions have been convened since 1950.

UNGA to vote on resolution against Russian invasion of Ukraine

As the fighting continues on the ground and tensions continue to escalate western allies have been stepping up their diplomatic campaign to try and isolate Moscow. The United Nations General Assembly session witnessed the first such session in 40 years.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: First UNGA session in 40 years

The United Nations General Assembly held a rare emergency meeting as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues. In his opening speech, General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid of Maldives renewed his call for immediate ceasefire.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: UN General Assembly calls for ceasefire at rare emergency session

United Nations held a rare emergency special session of General Assembly on Monday (February 28) to debate Russia's invasion of Poland. The countries condemned Rusia's "unprovoked armed aggression".

UNGA emergency session: Russia defends Ukraine invasion, countries appeal for peace

The UNSC is due to call for a vote for a rare emergency session of UNGA. The vote by the 15-member council is procedural. None of the 5 permanent council members can use veto power.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: UN Security Council due to vote to call for rare UNGA emergency session

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