President Zardari to pardon Imran Khan under Article 45?
The President of Pakistan, under Article 45, have legal powers to pardon former Prime Minister Imran Khan
Philemon Yang of Cameroon elected President of upcoming General Assembly session
President-elect Yang also served as the Chairperson of the Panel of Eminent Africans of the African Union, demonstrating “unwavering dedication” to the principles of peace, sustainable development and human dignity,…
UN chief mourns loss of Iranian President in helicopter crash
The crash, which occurred in a mountainous region of northwestern Iran, also claimed the lives of Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and six other passengers. “The Secretary-General expresses his sincere condolences…
Assembly President calls for massive investment in sustainable infrastructure
In a special meeting dedicated to building resilience and promoting sustainable development through infrastructure connectivity, Dennis Francis emphasized the importance of quality and endurance. “Quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure…
Transform landmark Indigenous rights declaration into reality: UN General Assembly President
“In these trying times – where peace is under severe threat, and dialogue and diplomacy are in dire need – let us be an example of constructive dialogue to honour…
UN Assembly President announces launch of first-ever ‘Sustainability Week’
To be held from 15 to 19 April, President Dennis Francis’ flagship initiative converges various mandated events into a singular, impactful week, elevating the discourse on such critical sectors as…
Stories from the UN Archive: UN General Assembly’s first female president
Ms. Pandit was a veteran politician and leader in her own right but also came from a family background steeped in politics, including her brother, Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime…
General Assembly President calls for solidarity with Ukraine as ‘needless war’ enters a third year
“As we reflect on the two years of anguish and hardship, let us emerge from this place with a resounding message of solidarity and unwavering support to the resilient people…
World News in Brief: Progress on transfats, Ukraine war update, General Assembly President in China
Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand have received the first-ever WHO certificates for demonstrating that they have a best practice policy for industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFA) elimination in…
Carnage in Gaza: ‘How much is enough?’ asks UN Assembly President
Addressing the 19th Non-Aligned Summit in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, President Dennis Francis urged the bloc of 120 nations to exert its influence to bring an end to the “carnage”…