North Korea Accuses U.S. and Israel of ‘Genocide’ at U.N. General Assembly
North Korea’s U.N. representative claims America’s “anti-DPRK war machine” has brought the Korean Peninsula to the brink of conflict.
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Lebanon Ignores Hezbollah, Blames Israel for Conflict at U.N.
Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bouhabib blamed Israel for “war crimes” without mentioning Hamas or Hezbollah at the United Nations.
Mahmoud Abbas Demands U.N. Expel ‘Occupying Invaders’ Israel at General Assembly
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas demanded Israel be stripped of membership in the United Nations in his address to the 2024 General Assembly (UNGA) on Thursday.
Zelensky Scoffs at China’s Peace Plan, Tells U.N. Only His Plan Can End Russia’s War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed China’s peace proposals as insincere and even treacherous at the U.N. General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday, insisting only his own proposals can bring “real and just peace” to his people by ending Russian President Vladimir Putin’s brutal invasion.
Meloni Urges United Nations to ‘Do More’ to Fight Child Sex Slavery and Human Trafficking
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called for increased international effort to combat human trafficking networks engaging in child sex slavery and other forms of human bondage during her address at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday.
Iran Accuses Israel of ‘State Terrorism,’ Blasts Trump for Pulling Out of Nuclear Deal at U.N.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used his address to the U.N. General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday to attack Israel on behalf of Iran’s terrorist clients in Hamas – an unsurprising, but perhaps slightly disappointing, tirade from an Iranian second-in-command who billed himself as a more compassionate, reformist leader.
Turkish President Erdogan, a Hamas Superfan, Compares Netanyahu to Hitler at U.N.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spent over half of his very lengthy address to the U.N. General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday criticizing Israel for its war against the terrorists of Hamas and Hezbollah. Erdogan accused the Israelis of genocide, compared them to Nazi Germany, and demanded the U.N. authorize “coercive measures against Israel” to halt the war in Gaza.
U.N. Chief Antonio Guterres Pleads: Why Can’t We all Get Along?
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed rising global “impunity, inequality, and unpredictability” with a push for 193-member states to focus on “more effective, inclusive, and networked multilateralism” when he spoke Tuesday morning at the opening session of the General Assembly in New York.
Czech Defence Minister Calls for Country to Leave U.N. for ‘Cheering’ Hamas Terrorists
Czech Defence Minister Jana Černochová has called for her country to leave the United Nations over failures to condemn Hamas terrorists.
Cracking Coalition? Polish President Duda Snubs Zelensky at U.N., Calls Ukraine a ‘Drowning Man’
Polish President Duda reportedly cancelled a planned meeting with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky at the U.N. as tensions rise over agricultural trade.
Lavrov Tells UN West Wants to ‘Destroy’ Russia, Had ‘No Choice’ But to Invade Ukraine
Invoking history ranging from the U.S. war in Iraq in the early 2000s to the 20th-century Cold War to a 19th-century U.S. policy that essentially proclaimed American influence over the Western Hemisphere, Lavrov portrayed the U.S. as a bully that tries to afford itself “the sacred right to act with impunity wherever and wherever they want” and can’t accept a world where others also advance their national interests.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Boasts Low Gas Prices, ‘Unprecedented Deflation’ at U.N.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro used his address at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday – as per tradition, the first by a head of state at the event – to celebrate the “full recovery” of his nation’s economy in the aftermath of the Chinese coronavirus pandemic.
Complaint Filed in NY Federal Court Against ‘Butcher of Tehran’ Ebrahim Raisi for ‘Crimes Against Humanity’
A civil lawsuit has been filed in federal court in New York by Iranian dissidents against Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi — dubbed the “Butcher of Tehran” — for his role as a member of the infamous 1988 “death commission” that saw some 30,000 political prisoners hanged and tortured, only weeks before the Iranian leader’s scheduled visit to the United Nations’ upcoming session in New York.
United Nations Mandates Discussion of Security Council Elites’ Vetoes
The United Nations adopted a resolution on Tuesday that requires a General Assembly meeting within ten days after one of the five permanent members of the Security Council uses its veto powers.
Radical Greta Thunberg Rips ‘Hypocrisy’ of Biden’s ‘Build Back Better’ Agenda at Climate Change Protest in Berlin
Radical climate change activist Greta Thunberg slammed President Joe Biden at a climate change protest in Berlin on September 24.
Frustrated UK Govt Pressed Biden on One-Sided Failure to Ease Travel Restrictions
A frustrated Boris Johnson plans to press Joe Biden over his failure to act on a pledge to ease travel restrictions on British citizens, months after Britain did the same for American citizens.
U.N. General Assembly Adopts Pakistani Anti-Blasphemy Resolution
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted an anti-blasphemy resolution Pakistan supported, the Islamic Republic’s foreign ministry announced Thursday.
Five Countries that Used the U.N. General Assembly to Challenge China
A recurring theme at this year’s 75th United Nations General Assembly was the multinational call to challenge Beijing’s increasingly harmful behavior, whether in relation to its handling of China’s initial coronavirus outbreak in the city of Wuhan late last year or its recent belligerent actions in the South China Sea and other maritime regions.
El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele Tells U.N. It Is Becoming ‘Irrelevant’
President of El Salvador Nayib Bukele used his speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to criticize the international body over its lack of leadership during the Chinese coronavirus pandemic.
UAE Assures Palestinians at U.N.: Israel Deal Shows ‘Firm’ Support
The foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday that his nation’s decision to normalize diplomatic relations with Israel helped the Palestinian people.
Venezuela’s Maduro Asks U.N. to Pay Rogue States Under U.S. Sanctions
Venezuela’s socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro used his speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday to propose the creation of a fund for countries under economic sanctions.
King of Bahrain at U.N.: Israel Peace Deals ‘Send a Civilized Message’ to the World
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain celebrated the normalization of diplomatic relations between his kingdom and Israel — as well as applauding the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for making a similar move shortly before Bahrain did — during remarks Thursday to the U.N. General Assembly.
Venezuela: Uninvited Guaidó Pretends to Speak to U.N. During Maduro Speech
President Juan Guaidó, the legal head of state of Venezuela, delivered a “General Assembly” address to the United Nations Wednesday despite not being invited to attend the global event, broadcast simultaneously to the official address to the U.N. from Venezuela by socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro.
Ukraine’s Zelensky: U.N. Letting ‘Calamities Become New Normal’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the U.N.’s inaction over Russia’s occupation of Crimea in a virtual speech on Wednesday at the U.N.’s 75th annual General Assembly.
Ecuador Warns China: ‘We Will Enforce Our Rights’ in Galapagos Islands
Lenin Moreno, the president of Ecuador, warned foreign nations to stay out of the Galápagos Islands in his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, a response to reports of hundreds of Chinese fishing ships plundering the natural wonder throughout the summer.
Saudi King Praises Trump’s Mideast Peace Deals at U.N.
King Salman of Saudi Arabia applauded the administration of President Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday for its role in helping Arab states normalize relations with Israel.
Trump Administration Announces Sanctions on Iran Aimed at Preventing Lapse of Conventional Weapons Ban
The Trump administration announced on Monday a host of sanctions against Iran aimed at continuing a conventional weapons ban that is set to expire, amid the start of the annual United Nations General Assembly.
Xi Jinping at U.N.: China Will Not Fight ‘A Cold War or a Hot One with Any Country’
Chinese dictator Xi Jinping offered millions in investments to the global agencies, urged other countries to offer Africa debt relief, and promised the Communist Party would fight neither a “cold war [nor] a hot one” with any country during his remarks at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday.
Bolsonaro Urges U.N. to Fight ‘Christophobia’: ‘Brazil Is a Christian Country’
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro ended his remarks at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday with the declaration that Brazil “is a Christian and conservative country” and urging the world to fight “Christophobia.”
Ecuador’s Lenin Moreno: U.N. Must Find Solution to ‘Despotic’ Venezuela
Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno called on the United Nations and the wider international community to find a solution to remove the “despotic” socialist regime in Venezuela.
Iraqi President Warns Iran, Saudi Arabia at U.N.: Don’t Start a Proxy War Here
Iraqi President Barham Salih insisted his country would not serve as a venue for a regional fight while speaking at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Wednesday, presumably addressing regional rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia.
BoJo Compares Endless Brexit Delay to Eternal Torture of Classical Myth in UN Speech
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson compared the over-three year delay to Brexit by Britain’s remain establishment to the ancient myth of the punishment of Prometheus, possibly comparing himself to a Greek hero ready to set the nation free in consequence.
Trump Hails Post-Brexit Trade Deal in United Nations Address
Addressing the United Nations in New York Tuesday in a speech which included wide-ranging comments on growing global trade, U.S. President Donald Trump hailed the “exceptional” new trade deal he was looking forward to concluding with the United Kingdom after it leaves the European Union.
Greta Thunberg to World Leaders at United Nations: ‘How Dare You?’
Sixteen-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Monday, where she scolded all of them, saying, “You have stolen my dreams and my childhood.”
Uninvited, Venezuela’s Guaidó Sends Delegation to U.N. General Assembly
Venezuelan President Juan Guaidó announced Sunday he will send a delegation to the United Nations General Assembly despite not being invited, as the U.N. still recognizes socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro as the nation’s chief executive.
Trump to Host U.N. Event Urging Protection of Religious Freedom
President Trump will host a Global Call to the Protect Religious Freedom event during the United Nations General Assembly on Monday.
American Workers to Protest Angolan Delegation’s Visits to D.C., New York over African Nation’s Targeting U.S. Companies
Some American workers are planning to protest the Angolan government’s delegation’s planned visits to New York City and D.C., Breitbart News has learned.
UN Fails to Pass Anti-Hamas Resolution
The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday failed to pass a resolution condemning Hamas, serving a crushing defeat to Israel and its American ally after weeks of diplomacy.
Netanyahu: No, IAEA Did Not Inspect Iran’s Secret Nuclear Warehouse
Israel accused the UN nuclear watchdog of failing to inspect a suspected nuclear site in Iran Tuesday, pushing back against claims by the agency’s chief that it had checked all relevant nuclear sites in the Islamic Republic.
EU Chief Backs Proposed U.N. Compact, Will ‘Enhance Legal Pathways’ for Mass Migration to Europe
European Commissioner for migration Dimitris Avramopoulos has pledged to the United Nations that the European Union is working to “enhance legal pathways” to mass migration, with the Hungarian government condemning the commissioner for calling on member states to accept resettled migrants.
