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  Syria President Al-Sharaa addresses UNGA, first such speech by a Syrian head of state in 58 years

  World | September 25, 2025 9:45 IST

  US President Donald Trump had earlier met Al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia and announced the lifting of decades-old sanctions. As Al-Sharaa spoke, hundreds of people gathered in front of giant screens in Syrian cities and towns to witness the speech.

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  How the 80th UNGA signals diminishing US dominance and shift to a multipolar world order | EXPLAINED

  World | September 24, 2025 19:36 IST

  The 80th UN General Assembly wasn't just a meeting; it was a front-row seat to the possible end of an era. With the US championing 'America First' policies, the world is no longer waiting for a single leader. Nations are forging new alliances and openly defying the old guard.

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  US hopes to fix tariff tensions with India over Russian oil trade, says Marco Rubio after meeting Ja

  World | September 23, 2025 21:11 IST

  We’ve already seen the measures we’ve taken with regard to India, although that’s something we hope we can fix, Marco Rubio said.

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  Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to meet Donald Trump on UNGA sidelines, India watches closely

  World | September 23, 2025 7:13 IST

  US President Donald Trump's meeting with Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif at the UNGA sidelines has drawn India's attention, especially after Operation Sindoor and heightened tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack. Trump is also set to address the General Debate of the UN General Assembly.

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  India reaffirms call for dialogue, ready to support diplomatic efforts to end Ukraine conflict

  World | September 05, 2025 8:04 IST

  India 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.

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  Why did India abstain from voting against the Taliban at UNGA? Explained

  Explainers | July 09, 2025 9:12 IST

  India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, in the explanation of vote, said that any coherent policy to address a post-conflict situation must combine a mix of policy instruments – incentivising positive behaviour and disincentivising harmful actions.

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  PM Modi to not address UNGA session, EAM Jaishankar to deliver speech on September 28 | DETAILS

  World | September 07, 2024 9:05 IST

  According to the provisional list of speakers released by the UN earlier this year, PM Modi was scheduled to address the session on September 26, however, the UN issued a revised list of provisional speakers on Friday.

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  'As an occupying state...': Russia at UN says Israel has 'no right to self-defence' against Hamas

  World | November 02, 2023 16:44 IST

  Vasily Zebenzya, the Russian envoy to UN, also slammed the 'hypocrisy' of the US and their allies for keeping silent on the war. He also called for an immediate ceasefire to stop the "bloodshed" in Gaza and prevent the war from expanding to other countries in the Middle East.

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  Political convenience can't determine response to terrorism: Jaishankar's message to Canada at UNGA

  World | September 27, 2023 1:12 IST

  The fiery leader, who had given rebuttal replies to Europe and China over multiple issues including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, delivered a staunch reply to Canada.

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  PM Narendra Modi to skip 78th UNGA session, EAM Jaishankar to represent India

  World | September 03, 2023 12:19 IST

  The General Debate of the 78th UNGA session will begin on September 19 and Jaishankar is slated to address the debate on September 26, the last-day of the meeting.

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  India abstains in UNGA on Ukraine resolution to reach 'comprehensive, just and lasting peace'

  World | February 24, 2023 12:15 IST

  Ukraine-Russia war: India along with 32 nations abstained UNGA vote on a resolution on reaching 'comprehensive, just and lasting peace' in Ukraine. In past too, India abstained from severe resolutions on the Ukriane-Russia war.

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  India to work with G20 members to address issues of debt, food and energy security: Dr S Jaishankar

  World | September 25, 2022 7:13 IST

  Jaishankar UNGA speech: "As we begin the G-20 presidency this December, we are sensitive to the challenges faced by developing countries," Jaishankar said in his address to the high-level UN General Assembly session.

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  Indian diplomat rips Pakistan apart at UN, says 'peace seekers don't shelter terrorists' | Video

  World | September 24, 2022 10:17 IST

  India asserted that the desire for peace, security and progress in the Indian subcontinent is real. It is also widely shared and it can be realised.

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  'High time India understands...': Pak PM talks peace, but sings jaded Kashmir tune again at UNGA

  India | September 24, 2022 0:06 IST

  Pakistan PM, speaking about the Kashmir issue that has remained a conflicted area between the neighbouring countries, said "India must take credible steps to create enabling environment for constructive engagement."

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  Jaishankar arrives in New York for hectic diplomatic week at UNGA high-level session

  India | September 19, 2022 12:46 IST

  Jaishankar will address world leaders from the UNGA podium on September 24, after a packed week of more than 50 official engagements including bilateral, plurilateral, and multilateral meetings at the high-level session and on the sidelines.

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  India abstains in UNGA on resolution blaming Russia for humanitarian crisis in Ukraine

  India | March 24, 2022 22:08 IST

  India had previously abstained on two occasions in the Security Council and once in the General Assembly on resolutions on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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  Afghanistan, Myanmar “withdrew" their participation from General Debate, will not address UNGA

  World | September 27, 2021 20:25 IST

  According to the latest list of speakers for the last day of the General Debate on Monday, Afghanistan and Myanmar are not listed to address the session, even as previous provisional speakers’ lists had the countries' diplomats listed to speak at the General Debate.

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  Why was the Speaker not with him? Owaisi slams PM Modi's late night visit to new Parliament building

  India | September 27, 2021 16:10 IST

  Owaisi said that as per Supreme Court judgment, Parliament is the basic structure of the Constitution and the Theory of Separation of Powers says the executive can't interfere in the activities of the judiciary or legislature.

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  UN must improve its effectiveness and enhance reliability to remain relevant: PM Modi at UNGA

  India | September 25, 2021 20:15 IST

  Addressing the 76th UN General Assembly here, the prime minister quoted great Indian diplomat Chanakya's words "when the right action is not taken at the right time, then it is time itself that causes the action to fail" to push his view.  

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  'I represent a country that’s proud to be known as mother of democracy': PM Modi at UNGA

  India | September 25, 2021 19:34 IST

  Addressing the high-level United Nations General Assembly session here, Modi said: “We have had a great tradition of democracy that goes back to thousands of years”.