![Exclusive - US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash Exclusive - US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51717041048_IranianPresidentEb.jpg)
Exclusive - US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash
The UN General Assembly traditionally meets to pay tribute to any world leader who was a sitting head of state at the time of their death.
Thu May 30 2024
![UN General Assembly adopts resolution to reconsider Palestine's membership bid UN General Assembly adopts resolution to reconsider Palestine's membership bid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715358072_UnitedNationsGener.jpg)
UN General Assembly adopts resolution to reconsider Palestine's membership bid
The resolution was adopted by overwhelming consensus with 143 member states voting in favor, 9 against and 25 abstentions.
Sat May 11 2024
![UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715358072_UnitedNationsGener.jpg)
UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership
The assembly adopted a resolution with 143 votes in favor and nine against - including the U.S. and Israel - while 25 countries abstained.
Fri May 10 2024
![UN General Assembly declares 2025 as int'l year of peace, trust UN General Assembly declares 2025 as int'l year of peace, trust](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51709192505_UnitedNations.jpg)
UN General Assembly declares 2025 as int'l year of peace, trust
The resolution calls on the international community to resolve conflicts through inclusive dialogue and negotiation.
Fri Mar 22 2024
![UN General Assembly set to demand Gaza ceasefire UN General Assembly set to demand Gaza ceasefire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702378697_Gaza.jpg)
UN General Assembly set to demand Gaza ceasefire
General Assembly resolutions are not binding but carry political weight and reflect global views on the war in the Gaza Strip.
Tue Dec 12 2023
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[COLUMNIST] Speaking at UN General Assembly is never a missed opportunity
It is not always the case that such a rostrum would work flawlessly to prevent great wars and endemic conflicts.
Tue Oct 03 2023
![National Statement of The Prime Minister of Malaysia at 78th UN General Assembly National Statement of The Prime Minister of Malaysia at 78th UN General Assembly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51695393755_AnwarIbrahimUNGA.jpg)
National Statement of The Prime Minister of Malaysia at 78th UN General Assembly
"The world and our future in it is what we envision and construct it to be. Malaysia believes we can achieve this through greater trust and strengthened multilateralism."
Fri Sep 22 2023
![UN chief laments 'naked greed' of fossil fuel interests, countries criticize big polluters UN chief laments 'naked greed' of fossil fuel interests, countries criticize big polluters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81695199741_thUNGA.jpg)
UN chief laments 'naked greed' of fossil fuel interests, countries criticize big polluters
Countries addressing a climate summit during the UN General Assembly criticized big polluters for not doing more to tackle global warming.
Thu Sep 21 2023
![UN General Assembly adopts resolution deploring violence against holy books UN General Assembly adopts resolution deploring violence against holy books](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71677208872_NewYorkCity.jpg)
UN General Assembly adopts resolution deploring violence against holy books
The 193-member General Assembly adopted the resolution drafted by Morocco by consensus.
Wed Jul 26 2023
![[COLUMNIST] The UN General Assembly drags Israel to the World Court [COLUMNIST] The UN General Assembly drags Israel to the World Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51664184363_UnitedNations.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The UN General Assembly drags Israel to the World Court
Palestines relationship with the UN is one wrapped in obligations, responsibilities, rights and aspirations. It has had its ups and downs.
Wed Jan 04 2023
![OIC hails UN vote on Israel's occupation of Palestine OIC hails UN vote on Israel's occupation of Palestine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71652624715_Jewish.jpg)
OIC hails UN vote on Israel's occupation of Palestine
The OIC on Saturday welcomed the passage of a UN General Assembly resolution seeking opinion of the ICJ on Israel's occupation of Palestine.
Sun Jan 01 2023
![Russian missiles target Ukraine's Mykolaiv, UN denounces 'annexations' Russian missiles target Ukraine's Mykolaiv, UN denounces 'annexations'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71665629425_UNGA.jpg)
Russian missiles target Ukraine's Mykolaiv, UN denounces 'annexations'
The UN General Assembly condemns Moscow's attempted annexation of four Ukrainian areas and Kyiv's allies committed more military aid.
Thu Oct 13 2022
![UN General Assembly concludes general debate UN General Assembly concludes general debate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663122362_UNGA.jpg)
UN General Assembly concludes general debate
Csaba Korosi said that 126 heads of state and government took part in this year's general debate.
Tue Sep 27 2022
![What is the UN General Assembly? What is the UN General Assembly?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81663919339_UNGA.jpg)
What is the UN General Assembly?
Biodiversity and climate change will also be in the spotlight, ahead of the COP27 Summit set for later this year.
Fri Sep 23 2022
![UN General Assembly highlights world's 'to-do' list to save global goals UN General Assembly highlights world's 'to-do' list to save global goals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663660708_UNGA.jpg)
UN General Assembly highlights world's 'to-do' list to save global goals
The world has a long 'to do' list", Guterres told world leaders, asking for more finance and investment from the public and private sectors.
Tue Sep 20 2022