Zelenskyy Says In UNGA Video Address Neutrality Not Part Of Peace Formula Proposed By Kiev

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his pre-recorded address to the UN General Assembly that Ukraine's neutral status is not a part of the peace formula proposed by Kiev when the ongoing conflict with Russia is over.

Ukraine wants 'just punishment' for Russian crimes, Zelensky tells UNGA - The Jerusalem Post

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the United Nations on Wednesday that Ukraine wanted "just punishment" for crimes Russia had committed against his nation.

UN in Contact with US over Visas for Lavrov’s Delegation : Secretary General’s Office - Tasnim News Agency

The United Nations remains in an active contact with the United States over visas for Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s delegation to the General Assembly’s High-Level Week due later this month, the Office of the UN Secretary General said.

European embassies pressure Pakistan over UN vote on Ukraine war - France24

(AFP) – The ambassadors of European Union nations to Pakistan appealed Tuesday for Islamabad to support an emergency resolution condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine after the country abstained from an earlier vote on the crisis.

Trump Threatens Countries With Funding Cuts Ahead of UNGA Jerusalem Vote

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday during a cabinet meeting that he is carefully watching the way countries vote in the UN Security Council and General Assembly, and those that vote against US interests could lose out on aid from the United States.

US threatens to 'take down names' of countries opposing Jerusalem decision at UN

Ambassador Nikki Haley on Tuesday warned countries that she will report back to President Donald Trump with the names of those who support a draft resolution rejecting the U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Russia calls for US blockade of Cuba to be lifted fully and immediately

Russia calls for the US’ blockade of Cuba to be lifted in full and immediately and views the trade embargo as an example of "rude sanctions interference" in affairs of a sovereign state, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya said at a UN General Assembly session on Wednesday.

General Debate of UN General Assembly ends amid war threats between US and DPRK

The VIP session of this year's UN General Assembly ended on Monday amid threats of war between Washington and Pyongyang.

America first: Washington's unilateralism, isolationism no solution to world's problems

The world is facing a wide array of problems like rampant terrorism and sluggish global economic recovery, and it is certainly not a good time to celebrate unilateralism and isolationism.

Trump à l'ONU menace de "détruire totalement" la Corée du Nord

Le président américain Donald Trump a menacé mardi devant l'ONU de "détruire totalement" la Corée du Nord, un "régime vicieux" et "corrompu", si les Etats-Unis ou leurs alliés étaient confrontés à une attaque de Pyongyang.

Syria: Draft resolution proposed by Liechtenstein and Qatar is illegitimate and undermines solution prospects

Syria’s Permanent Representative to the UN Bashar al-Jaafari said the draft resolution proposed by Liechtenstein and Qatar that calls for “laying out a mechanism for accountability for war crimes in Syria” proves the hypocrisy and the huge gap between policy and practice with regard to respecting the UN Charter and the sovereignty of the member states, and undermines the opportunities of any political solution in Syria.

Churkin: Illusive concept of Syrian ‘moderates’ failed despite financing and propaganda

Hijacked by armed extremists, the so-called moderate opposition has effectively ceased to exist in Syria, Russia's UN ambassador told the General Assembly. The forum was passing a resolution calling for the cessation of hostilities in the war-torn country.

Another Draft Resolution on Syria to Be Considered by UN General Assembly Friday

On Monday, a vote on a draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Syria’s Aleppo at the UN Security Council was vetoed by Russia and China.

UN General Assembly adopts resolution demanding Israel to Withdraw from Syrian Golan

The UN General Assembly, once again, adopted a resolution demanding the Israeli occupation to withdraw from the whole occupied Syrian Golan to the line of June 4th, 1967 according to the UN Security Council relevant resolutions.

US Abstains from UN Vote on Cuba Embargo. The United States has always voted against this resolution

For the first time, the United States has abstained from a U.N. resolution urging the lifting of Washington’s nearly 60-year old economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba.

High security in UN area for annual VIP show

Following terror attacks over the weekend, barricades were up and access gates down on Tuesday for a beefed up and extended ring of security around UN Headquarters during this year's annual gathering of world leaders for the General Debate of the UN General Assembly.

In a first, candidates for UN chief to be in televised debate

UN: Ten of the 12 candidates who have announced their bids to replace UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will take part in a first-ever "globally televised" debate.

Cuba celebrates historic UN vote against US-led trade embargo

Cuba on Tuesday celebrated the international community's nearly unanimous support for its appeal to abolish the US-led five-decade trade embargo against the island nation.

At a United Nations General Assembly session, delegates from 191 member nations voted in favor of a Cuban-drafted resolution calling for an end to the embargo.

UN set to elect five new members to Security Council

The United Nations General Assembly is due to vote on five temporary seats on the Security Council on Thursday in an uncontested election.

UN resolution allows EU naval action on migrant boats

The UN Security Council on Friday authorized the EU to carry out naval operations to inspect and seize vessels operated for human trafficking and the smuggling of migrants in the high seas off Libya.