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Bangladeshi FM elected president of UN General Assembly
Khalilur Rahman win 99 votes in secret ballot compared to 91 for Cypriot diplomat Andreas Kakouris; will succeed the outgoing president — Germany's former foreign minister Annalena Baerbock — in September.
June 5, 2026
Pakistan secures UN Rights Council seat, reaffirms commitment to global justice
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan’s election to the United Nations Human Rights Council reflects its vibrant and effective role at the UN and reaffirms Islamabad’s unwavering commitment to promoting and protecting global human dignity
October 14, 2025
Colombian President says US decision to revoke visa violates international law
Colombian President Gustavo Petro dismissed the United States’ decision to revoke his visa, accusing Washington of violating international law after he joined a pro-Palestinian demonstration in New York during the United Nations General Assembly.
September 28, 2025