Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered a powerful speech at the United Nations General Assembly. He demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and condemned Israel’s recent strike on Qatar. Erdogan said Israel is no longer limiting attacks to occupied territories but threatens the entire region. He called the Qatar attack proof that Israel’s leadership is […]
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Zelensky to meet Trump at UN as Russian strikes escalate
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced plans to meet U.S. President Donald Trump next week. The meeting will take place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Zelensky aims to discuss Ukraine’s security needs and stronger sanctions on Russia. This comes as Russia intensifies its attacks across Ukraine, killing civilians and […]
UNGA Session: Global Climate Response
The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) convenes under the theme “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights.” For Pakistan, this forum is an opportunity to highlight climate change as the most urgent test of collective responsibility. While UNGA calls for shared responsibility, Pakistan illustrates injustice of […]
PM Shehbaz likely to meet President Trump on September 25
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on September 25 during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. According to diplomatic sources, the meeting is likely to include Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Army Chief, reflecting the importance of defense and security discussions. Efforts to arrange […]
UN backs two-state plan, isolates US and Israel
The United Nations General Assembly has strongly backed a new declaration calling for concrete, time-bound steps toward a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. In a major diplomatic development, 142 countries voted in favor of the resolution, while only 10—including the United States and Israel—opposed it. Twelve countries abstained from voting. The vote came just […]
Belgium announces recognition of Palestinian state at UN
Belgium has decided to recognise a Palestinian state at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly, Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot announced, adding momentum to global calls for a two-state solution. This step follows similar declarations by Australia, Britain, Canada, and France, significantly increasing diplomatic pressure on Israel amid its ongoing war in Gaza. The foreign minister […]
UN slams Taliban over systematic oppression of Afghan women
The United Nations General Assembly has strongly condemned the “systematic oppression” of women and girls in Afghanistan by the ruling Taliban authorities. In a resolution passed on Monday, 116 countries voted in favor, while the United States and Israel voted against, and 12 nations abstained. The resolution expressed deep concern over the worsening human rights […]
Pakistan urges UN to stop Afghanistan from becoming terror hub
At the United Nations General Assembly, Pakistan issued a strong warning about the growing threat of terrorism from Afghanistan. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, stressed that Afghan soil must not become a breeding ground for terrorist groups that threaten regional peace, especially Pakistan’s security. Speaking during a plenary session on […]
Pakistan slams Gaza crisis as ‘collapse of humanity’ at UN session
At the United Nations General Assembly, Pakistan strongly condemned the ongoing crisis in Gaza, calling it a “stain on the conscience of humanity.” Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad highlighted the shocking death toll of over 55,000 people — including 18,000 children and 28,000 women — and described the destruction of homes, hospitals, and schools […]
UN set to vote on gaza ceasefire despite US and Israeli opposition
The United Nations General Assembly is preparing to vote on Thursday for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. This comes after the United States vetoed a similar resolution in the Security Council last week. Most UN member states are expected to support the new resolution despite Israel’s strong objections. Although General Assembly resolutions are […]