Leaders from more than 100 countries are in New York this week for the United Nations' annual high-level summit — a COVID-inflected, semi-locked-down occasion that takes place in one of the pandemic's hardest-hit cities.

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India will use its voice at the high-level United Nations General Assembly to forcefully take up global issues such as terrorism, climate change, equitable and affordable access to vaccines, Indo-Pacific and UN reforms, the country's envoy to the world organisation has said.

Pandemic, Afghanistan expected to dominate UNGA summit, says Indian envoy to UN  T S Tirumurti

The United Nations General Assembly convened for its 76th session on Tuesday, as the COVID-19 continues to rock the world. Every year, diplomats and international leaders gather in New York City, the headquarters of the United Nations, to review the year's agenda and work toward solutions to global issues.

What is the United Nations General Assembly and what are its functions and responsibilities?

As of 2013, Israel had been condemned in 45 resolutions by the United Nations Human Rights Council. Since the creation of the Council in 2006, it has resolved almost more resolutions condemning Israel than on the rest of the world combined.

UN criticised Israel 17 times in 2020, singled out any other country just 6 times

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) decided on Thursday to organise a special session on December 3 and 4 on ramping up international cooperation to deal with coronavirus pandemic.

UNGA to hold special session on coronavirus pandemic in December

India on Wednesday said it is "proud" to endorse the US initiative on a joint statement on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that recognises the many differences in national traditions and yet reaffirms fundamental freedoms and rights for all.

India 'proud' to endorse US initiative on joint statement on Universal Declaration of Human Rights 

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, US President Donald Trump has slammed China for the Coronavirus pandemic and the millions of lives that it has affected globally. Watch report.

US slams China over COVID-19 pandemic at UNGA

The 75th United Nations general assembly is breaking new ground by going virtual this year due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. Watch the report

UNGA goes virtual due to the pandemic, leaving UN open to threats

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday told the UN General Assembly that China must be held accountable by the world for its actions over the coronavirus pandemic.

UNGA 2020: Trump urges world body to 'hold China accountable' for coronavirus

United Nations General Assembly's 75th session begins today. This session will be completely virtual. Session to begin with remarks from UN office bearers.

United Nations General Assembly's 75th session begins today

In 193 member United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), voting is underway for the five non-permanent seats on the Security Council, one of which is assured for India with the unanimous backing of the Asian Pacific group.

United Nations General Assembly begins voting for Security Council, seat assured for India

The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution condemning human rights abuses against Muslim Rohingya and other minorities in Myanmar. #UNGA #Rohingya #Myanmar #WION

UNGA condemns human rights violation against Rohingyas in Myanmar

Speaking exclusively to WION's Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal in New York, India’s envoy to United Nations Syed Akbaruddin said that the reason why India sent a young diplomat to answer Imran Khan’s UNGA speech was to reflect a new India and bring to table energy of a young person.

We field young diplomats to articulate new India's position: Syed Akbaruddin speaks to WION on India's right to reply

17 minutes of PM Modi speech at UNGA: Key highlights

India replies to Pak PM's criticism at the UNGA. Watch video to know more.

India replies to Pak PM's criticism at the UNGA

Highlights From PM Modi's Address At The 74th Session Of United Nations General Assembly

Gravitas U.S Edition:  PM Modi's Positive Address at the UNGA

The annual meeting of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Foreign Ministers on the sideline of United Nations Security Council (UNSC ) saw high-voltage drama on Thursday after Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi refused to enter into the meet till Indian foreign minister S Jaishankar's statement is over.

High drama at SAARC meet as Pakistan's Foreign Minister Qureshi boycotts Jaishankar's statement

Prime Minister Modi started his speech at the United Nations General Assembly by highlighting India's campaign against the use of single-use plastic. Addressing the UNGA PM Modi said, "While I was coming here, I read on the walls of the United Nations 'No more single-use plastic'.

We are running a big campaign to free the country of single-use plastic: PM Modi at UNGA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the government's flagship scheme, Ayushman Bharat while addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday.

PM Modi hails Ayushman Bharat scheme at UNGA

Israeli foreign minister Israel Katz praised US President Donald Trump in his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday. "I want to thank the President of the United States, Donald Trump, for his historic and brave decision to recognise Jerusalem, the eternal capital of the Jewish people," Katz told the gathering.

Israeli foreign minister Katz praises Trump on Jerusalem move in UNGA speech

India, Brazil and South Africa on Thursday pledged to promote the reform of the multilateral system through cooperation in all relevant multilateral fora and international organisations and reiterated their commitment to working together to prosecute persons sought for corruption and economic crimes.

India, Brazil, South Africa pledge to work together in prosecuting economic offenders, reforming of multilateral system

India on Wednesday announced $14 million grant for community development projects for Caribbean or CARICOM group of countries. Along with this, New Delhi also announced a $150 million line of credit for solar, renewable energy and projects related to climate- change.

PM Modi announces $14 million grant for community development projects in CARICOM

As French, Pakistani and other leaders seek to engineer a meeting between the US and Iranian Presidents on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, big power rivalry could rack up tension in the waters of the Gulf and the Indian Ocean.

Big power rivalry in the Gulf requires a US strategy rethink

US President Donald Trump threw his weight Tuesday behind Boris Johnson's plan to exit the European Union as the British leader suffered a major setback in court.

Should PM Boris Johnson resign? Donald Trump says, 'he's not going anywhere'

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