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Netanyahu's UNGA speech: Which prominent Muslim countries did not boycott and why? Explained
World | Sep 25, 2026, 12:09 PM ISTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's UNGA address on September 24 was preceded by the departure or absence of delegations from 77 countries. However, the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Azerbaijan remained notable exceptions among Muslim-majority nations.
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'When will you prosecute Hafiz Saeed?' Shehbaz Sharif confronted at UN, Pakistan PM refuses to reply
World | Sep 25, 2026, 08:48 AM ISTPakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif refused to answer two direct questions about Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed during his UNGA visit in New York. The silence came amid India's strong criticism of Pakistan's alleged support for cross-border terrorism.
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Delegates walk out as Netanyahu starts speech at UNGA, Israeli PM calls them 'moral cowards' | VIDEO
World | Sep 25, 2026, 07:02 AM ISTSeveral UN delegations walked out as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his UNGA address in New York. Calling those who left "moral cowards", Netanyahu defended Israel, spoke about anti-Semitism and sharply attacked New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
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Macron calls Gaza situation 'shameful', questions international community's response to the crisis
World | Sep 23, 2026, 06:38 AM ISTFrench President Emmanuel Macron spoke about the conflict in West Asia and stressed that the Strait of Hormuz should not be used for “blackmail” and said reopening the waterway “is a priority”.
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Global order under stress, Jaishankar calls for stronger multilateralism at UNGA Summit
World | Sep 22, 2026, 07:08 AM ISTExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called for stronger multilateralism amid rising geopolitical tensions and conflicts. He warned that the global order is under stress and called for stronger multilateralism, institutional reform and transparent decision-making at the UNGA summit.
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'Pakistan must look in the mirror': India slams Pakistan at UN, calls out killings in Afghanistan
India | Oct 14, 2025, 11:52 AM ISTAt the United Nations General Assembly session on child rights, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey accused Pakistan of serious violations under the UN agenda on Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC).
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Jaishankar rips into Pakistan at UNGA: 'India's neighbour an epicenter of global terrorism'
World | Sep 27, 2025, 11:48 PM ISTAddressing the UNGA session, Jaishankar said the United Nations' designated list of terrorists is filled with nationals of one country, which has become the epicenter of global terrorism.
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'India is defeating you': Shehbaz Sharif schooled by Indian reporter on terrorism at UNGA | Watch
World | Sep 26, 2025, 11:18 PM ISTBefore delivering his address, Prime Minister Sharif met with US President Donald Trump at the White House. He was accompanied by Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, who had previously been hosted by Trump for a lunch earlier this summer.
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Shehbaz Sharif turns Trump fanboy at UN, calls him 'man of peace'; mimics India-Pak ceasefire claim
World | Sep 26, 2025, 09:25 PM ISTShehbaz Sharif announced that Islamabad had nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for mediating a ceasefire with India earlier this year, a claim frequently reiterated by the US President but consistently refuted by New Delhi.
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'A Palestinian state one mile from Jerusalem like giving Al-Qaeda a state near New York': Netanyahu
World | Sep 26, 2025, 08:01 PM ISTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing isolation at the international level over his actions in Gaza. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has even issued an arrest warrant against Netanyahu, accusing the Israeli PM of crimes against humanity.
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Global workforce a reality, can't escape this reality: Jaishankar amid H-1B visa fee row
World | Sep 26, 2025, 09:59 AM ISTJaishankar's remarks come amid trade and tariff challenges, as well as President Donald Trump's hardline stance on immigration, including a new USD 100,000 fee on H-1B visas that largely affects Indian professionals who make up the majority of beneficiaries of these temporary work visas.
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Palestinian President Abbas seeks to disarm Hamas at UNGA, condemns October 7 attack on Israel
World | Sep 25, 2025, 08:14 PM ISTAbbas made it clear that Hamas would not be part of Gaza’s future governance. He said Hamas will have no role in governing Gaza and the militant group must hand over its weapons.
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'Om Shanti, Shalom': Indonesia President ends UN speech with multi-faith greetings for peace | WATCH
World | Sep 24, 2025, 12:24 PM ISTIndonesian President Prabowo Subianto concluded his UNGA 80 speech with greetings from Muslim, Jewish, Hindu and Buddhist traditions, promoting global peace and justice. His words reflected a vision for a world where diverse cultures coexist harmoniously.
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'India can play very important role in ending wars', says Italian PM Giorgia Meloni at UN
World | Sep 24, 2025, 09:33 AM ISTItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said that India can play a key role in resolving global conflicts. Her remarks follow recent talks with PM Modi on Ukraine, the India-EU FTA, the Strategic Action Plan 2025-29, and the IMEEEC corridor.
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Trump at it again, claims he ended seven wars including India-Pakistan conflict in UN speech
World | Sep 23, 2025, 08:26 PM ISTIn his first address to the UNGA since returning to office, US President Donald Trump again claimed credit for ending seven global conflicts including tensions between India and Pakistan and hit out at the UN for failing to meet its potential.
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SIM network meant to carry out telecom attacks busted in New York ahead of Trump's UN speech
World | Sep 23, 2025, 07:39 PM ISTUS Secret Service investigators discovered more than 300 SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards across multiple locations, all concentrated within 35 miles (56 kilometres) of the UN venue.
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UK, Canada, Australia recognise Palestinian state: What does it mean, will it change status quo?
Explainers | Sep 22, 2025, 02:46 PM ISTBenjamin Netanyahu said the establishment of a Palestinian state will not happen after Britain and other Western allies said they were unilaterally recognising a Palestinian state in a step seen as a show of displeasure with Israel.
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Speed News: PM Modi to skip General Debate at UNGA 80th session, Jaishankar to represent India
Originals | Sep 06, 2025, 07:07 PM ISTPM Modi to skip the general debate at UNGA's 80th session. Meanwhile, Jaishankar said 'PM Modi attaches vast importance to partnership with US,' as the US changes its tune. Further, Trump's second term saw the weakest US job growth in years. Catch all the headlines in today's speed News.
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PM Modi to skip General Debate at high-level UNGA 80th session, EAM Jaishankar to represent India
World | Sep 06, 2025, 08:21 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump is scheduled to address world leaders from the United Nations General Assembly podium on September 23. This will be his first UNGA speech during his second term in office.
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India reaffirms call for dialogue, ready to support diplomatic efforts to end Ukraine conflict
World | Sep 05, 2025, 08:04 AM ISTIndia welcomed recent diplomatic engagements between global leaders, noting the Summit in Alaska between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as efforts by Washington to engage with the Ukrainian leadership and European allies.