India on Wednesday (Sep 18) abstained from the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution that demanded Israel end "its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory" within 12 months.

India abstains on UNGA resolution demanding Israel leave Palestinian territory in a year

India has lifted 800 million out of poverty in the last five to six years, simply by the use of smartphones, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis said on Thursday (Aug 1).

India lifted 800 million out of poverty 'simply by smartphones': UN

Over the past week 130 world leaders and more than 50 ministers addressed the annual high-level meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, but fewer than 12 per cent of those to stand at the lectern were women.

Gender disparity: Women speakers at UN General Assembly were less than 12%

Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (September 19) addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for the first time in person since the Russian invasion of Ukrainian soil last year.

Five key points from Zelensky's first in-person address at UNGA

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

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?

A day after the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution asking the International Court of Justice its opinion on legal consequences of the Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territory. Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu accused the global body of distorting historical facts.

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says, 'Jewish people not occupiers in their own land'

Just 22 women leaders addressed the United Nations General Assembly's General Debate this year out of 193 world leaders who spoke at the famous Green Podium. The figure reflects a poor representation of women in leadership positions globally and in international politics.

UNGA 2022: Out of the 193 world leaders who made speeches, only 22 were women

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.

UNGA 2022: Liz Truss criticises Vladimir Putin, says 'UK will not rest until Ukraine prevails'

Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, stated before the UN on Wednesday that his country desired "fair punishment" for a crime Russia had done against it.

Zelensky at UNGA: We demand 'just punishment' for Russian crimes

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.

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

Addressing the world leaders at the 77th session of the United General Assembly on Wednesday, Iran President Ebrahim Raisi in his debut speech expressed displeasure over the breakdown of the 2015 nuclear accord and accused the United States of “trampling upon” Tehran's aspirations.

At UN, Iranian President Raisi targets US over nuclear accord, says 'serious about reviving' it  

The UN General Assembly formally begins Tuesday in person after the pandemic disruption, with a plethora of crises on the plate, especially the war in Ukraine. Some 150 world leaders will descend on New York for a week of diplomacy, with all required to come in person to speak.

UNGA formally opens today with Ukraine crisis, global hunger in spotlight

The White House said on Saturday that US President Joe Biden will hold a bilateral meeting with British Prime Minister Liz Truss next week during the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

White House says Biden will hold bilateral meeting with Truss next week at UN

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday (September 25) with a powerful speech. During his address, PM Modi highlighted India's progress and innovation in science, technology, healthcare, as well as the situation in Afghanistan, at the global stage.

From pandemic to terrorism: Here are major highlights of PM Narendra Modi's UNGA speech

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday (September 25) and touched upon many important points including the Coronavirus pandemic, climate change, health, technology and terrorism.

Backing terror will be dangerous for you: Indian PM Narendra Modi's veiled warning to Pakistan on Afghanistan

PM Narendra Modi ends US visit with a powerful speech at UNGA, here's look back at his significant tour

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Saturday said that a permanent seat, as well as reform of the UN Security Council, remains India's "top priority" as he addressed the press after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech during the 76th session of the UN General Assembly.

India's top priority is UNSC reform and a permanent seat, reiterates foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla

After Narendra Modi's impactful address at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday (September 25), India's Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla interacted with the press to brief Prime Minister's speech.

Quad stands for rules-based international order, not directed at any country: Indian diplomat Shringla

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday (September 25). PM Modi arrived in New York after attending his first in-person Quad summit with leaders from Australia, Japan and the US in Washington.

Indian PM Narendra Modi set to address UNGA. Here's what you can expect

World leaders arrive at UNGA 2021 for first in-person meet since Covid pandemic

Ahead of the UN General Assembly, the White House said the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will "strengthen deep ties" and "shared democratic values" between the two countries.

President Biden, PM Modi's meeting will strengthen deep ties, says US ahead of UNGA

US President Joe Biden will address the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. At the summit, President Biden will push back against the idea that the United States is plunging into a cold war with key rivals including China and Russia.

WION USA Direct: President Biden to address United Nations General Assembly

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

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