The Latest Breaking News from the General Assembly

Gianni Infantino for UN Secretary-General? Trump Reportedly Weighing Wild Nomination of FIFA President

Donald Trump is considering nominating FIFA President Gianni Infantino for UN Secretary-General, citing his global respect and ability to unite nations.

International Business Times UK · Jul 22

UN not been able to move needle on Security Council reforms: India

India stated the UN Security Council's eighty-year-old structure is ill-equipped for current global challenges. The council's inability to intervene in conflicts has eroded public perception of the UN. India advocates for reforming global institutions to reflect contemporary realities and needs. The international financial architecture must also evolve to serve developing…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Weekly Brew: June 5, 2026

The General Assembly of North Carolina approved two constitutional amendments on property and income tax limits for the Nov. 3 ballot.

Ballotpedia · Jun 5

North Carolina voters to decide on two measures on property and income tax limits in November

Welcome to the Monday, June 1, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Jun 1

NC Republicans Propose Letting Anyone Use Deadly Force Against Women Who Have Abortions Under New Bill

A North Carolina bill proposes classifying abortion as first-degree murder, allowing deadly force to prevent it. Critics argue it could lead to lethal vigilante actions against women and medical staff.

International Business Times UK · May 25

Second Amendment Roundup: Virginia Bans "Assault Firearms"

The General Assembly tests the courts to see what it can get away with.

Reason · May 25

UN climate vote strengthens calls for rich nations to pay for damage

Nearly a year after the International Court of Justice declared that states have legal obligations to combat climate change, the United Nations General Assembly has thrown its political weight behind the opinion – reinforcing a growing push to turn climate promises into legal accountability.

Radio France Internationale · May 21

Petrostates tried to squash this historic climate ruling. The UN just voted to back it

Sinking nations are one step closer to ‘receiving justice’ for fossil fuel harms as the UN backs a historic climate ruling.

Euronews · May 21

S. Ct. Denies Stay of Virginia Supreme Court's Redistricting Referendum Decision

Today's order is here; the application that was denied is here. The state's argument for a stay, which the Court… The post S. Ct. Denies Stay of Virginia Supreme Court's Redistricting Referendum Decision appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · May 15

Sarah Everard’s parents attend Kirk assembly as violence against women discussed

They were invited to event by Lady Elish Angiolini, who is Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

Evening Standard · May 15