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Candidates to lead UN set for televised debate

UNITED NATIONS - The six candidates for United Nations secretary-general will debate on Thursday in the General Assembly Hall, one week before the formal start of a selection process crucial to an organisation in deep crisis.

Bangkok Post

Musical chairs at the UN Security Council

The UN General Assembly has a busy year ahead. First, the members have chosen their new president to preside over the 81st General Assembly. Then, the 193 members picked five new non-permanent members to serve on the 15-member Security Council. Later in the year, the full Assembly will choose a…

Bangkok Post

Bangladesh's foreign minister defeats Cyprus' ambassador to be UN General Assembly president

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has won a hotly contested race to be the next president of the 193-member United Nations General Assembly

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Bangladesh foreign minister Khalilur Rahman elected President of 81st session of UNGA

In a remarkable turn of events, Khalilur Rahman from Bangladesh has clinched the presidency of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, edging past Cyprus’s Andreas Kakouris in a tightly contested race. As he prepares to assume leadership in September, this accomplishment marks a triumphant moment for Bangladesh on…

The Economic Times

India abstains on UNGA resolution on ICJ climate opinion

India abstained from a UN General Assembly resolution on climate change obligations, citing concerns it undermined the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) architecture. New Delhi argued the resolution elevated an ICJ advisory opinion to a binding status, potentially imposing unagreed obligations on developing nations and limiting policy space.

The Economic Times

Missouri General Assembly puts two constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot

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4 vying to be the next UN chief try to set themselves apart as race heats up

Four candidates vying to lead the United Nations have spent hours being grilled about their views on issues from restoring global peace to ending escalating poverty

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"It Was a Beautiful Structure, but Lacked Personality" — The Owners of This Hudson Valley Home Let the Great Outdoors Bring Some Magic and Warmth Inside

When Calico Wallpaper founders Nick and Rachel Cope decorated their NY base, the greatest challenge was to pare back on the surfaces and let the view outside speak for itself

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When US and Iran joined hands against Israel: Why Hormuz blockade brings back memories of 1956 Suez crisis

Iranian blockade of Strait of Hormuz and the heavy price that global economy is paying these days bring back dark memories of a similar crisis that had enveloped the world nearly a decade after World War II had ended: the shutdown of the Suez Canal in the wake of a…

The Times of India

What to know as Africans welcome UN vote on slavery reparations but questions remain

The U.N. General Assembly’s resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans “the gravest crime against humanity” and calling for reparations is being widely welcomed across Africa

The Independent UK

UN backs resolution calling slave trade ‘gravest crime against humanity’

The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday voted to designate the transatlantic African slave trade "the gravest crime against humanity" – despite opposition from the United States and abstentions from the United Kingdom and all 27 European Union member states.

Radio France Internationale

Britain abstains from key UN vote to recognise slavery as ‘gravest crime against humanity’

United States opposed the resolution which also called for reparations to address historical injustices

The Independent UK

Tiny island’s climate reparations proposal labelled 'major threat' to US industry

Vanuatu wants a vote on its UN climate reparations plan in March, but the Trump administration is urging nations to oppose it.

Euronews

Trump administration urges nations to call for the withdrawal of a UN climate proposal

The Trump administration is urging other nations to press a tiny Pacific island country to withdraw a United Nations draft resolution supporting strong action to prevent climate change, including reparations for damage caused by any nation that fails to take actiom

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How Principal Financial’s new CEO brought AI religion to the C-suite, and then worked to upskill 20,000 employees

Principal Financial CEO Deanna Strable has made AI literacy a key focus across all levels of the company.

The Independent UK

UN General Assembly chief says curbing climate change would make world more peaceful and safer

The president of the United Nations General Assembly says climate change is the biggest threat to world peace

The Independent UK

North Carolina approves new congressional map intended to add Republican seat

The state Senate approved the plan in a party-line vote on Tuesday

Radio France Internationale

Calls for reform as UN marks 80th anniversary amid conflict and division

The United Nations' founding charter, which aimed "to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war", came into effect 80 years ago this month. But as today's members wrap up the annual General Assembly in New York, conflict is more than ever on the agenda, casting doubt over the UN's…

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Colombian President Petro Slams U.S. Over The Revocation Of His Visa: 'Breaks All UN Immunity Norms'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro slammed the Trump administration for revoking his visa after he publicly called on U.S. soldiers to disobey the president

Benzinga

Trump Wants 'Triple Sabotage' Probed After UN Escalator, Teleprompter Fail: 'This Wasn't A Coincidence'

President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged the United Nations to open a formal inquiry into what he called "triple sabotage" during his General Assembly visit, citing an escalator that abruptly stopped, a failed teleprompter and audio problems in the hall.

International Business Times UK

Trump Slammed For Claiming UN Sabotaged His Escalator During General Assembly Appearance

Trump accused UN staff of sabotaging his escalator during the General Assembly. The UN says a safety stop and his own crew caused the issues.

The Independent UK

What Trump said about the UK, Germany, Brazil, Ukraine and Gaza during fiery UN General Assembly address

A combative Trump lashed out at EU immigration and energy policies, delivering remarks that are likely to cause controversy

Radio France Internationale

Israeli ambassador slams French recognition of Palestine as ‘historic mistake’ on RFI

Joshua Zarka, Israel's ambassador to France, was RFI's guest on Monday, 22 September – the day that France officially recognised the Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly, which Zarka called a 'historic mistake'.

The Independent UK

The world according to Trump: You’re all ‘going to hell’ — and I’m your only hope

NEWS ANALYSIS: President let the insults fly in blistering UN General Assembly address as he tried to make global leaders accept his truth — that it's Trump’s world and they are just living in it, writes Andrew Feinberg

The Independent UK

France’s Macron forced to walk NYC streets and call Trump after being trapped behind the president’s motorcade

World leaders are in New York City this week for the United Nations’ annual General Assembly gathering

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