Articles tagged with "United Nations General Assembly"

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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

President of Colombia Gustavo Petro Urrego addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, at U.N. headquarters.

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