Browsing Tag

General Assembly

India successfully lifting millions out of Poverty, Donald Trump Tells UN

Odisha News Insight Sep 26, 2018 0

ONI Bureau: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday held up India as an example to the world of a country that has successfully lifted millions out of poverty while upholding freedoms. Addressing the General Assembly on Monday, he said…

World

India challenges UN to act unitedly on terror, adopt convention

Odisha News Insight Jan 16, 2016 0

United Nations, Jan 16: India has challenged the world body to rise above the differences of its members over fighting terrorism and adopt an international convention to unitedly combat the spreading menace. "Every day we are faced with…

World

UN chief names adviser for UN summit on refugees, migrants

Odisha News Insight Jan 6, 2016 0

United Nations, Jan 6: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has announced the appointment of Karen AbuZayd as special adviser on the summit on addressing large movements of refugees and migrants, which will be held at the UN General Assembly in…

Features

United Nations at 70: A Charter Moment for the World Body

Odisha News Insight Oct 24, 2015 0

The Charter of the United Nations came into force on October 24, 1945, 70 years ago to this day. Addressing the General Assembly, on September 25 2015, Pope Francis reminded leaders of the founding purpose of the United Nations: "saving…

World

UN Chief Ban Ki-moon backs Security Council expansion

Odisha News Insight Sep 17, 2015 0

United Nations, Sep 17: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said Wednesday that he backs the expansion of the Security Council to adapt to the dramatic changes in the world and the General Assembly was moving in the right direction towards…

Features

India’s quest for UNSC Permanent Seat: Negotiations may begin

Odisha News Insight Sep 7, 2015 0

United Nations, Sep 6: General Assembly President Sam Kutesa is expected to formally present this week a negotiating document for Security Council reform for adoption before its 69th session ends next week, moving the process forward…