General Assembly

At the United Nations General Assembly, a proposal put forward by Pakistan received backing from both Russia and the United States, a rare instance of agreement between the two powers. India and Israel, however, opposed the measure. The unusual alignment of Washington and Moscow behind a Pakistani initiative, and New Delhi's opposition, has drawn wide attention across South Asian and international audiences.

On November 10, 1975, the United Nations General Assembly passed Resolution 3379, which determined that Zionism was a form of racism. The vote followed Resolution 3236, affirming the Palestinian right to self-determination, and drew attention for countries like Mexico supporting it. The resolution was later revoked in 1991. The anniversary is being marked in labor history retrospectives.

Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly, laying out what the New York Times describes as a winner-takes-all vision of American power. His speech drew wide attention in the United States and abroad, with commentary focusing on his blunt framing of US dominance and what it signals for American foreign policy and relations with allies and rivals.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva delivered a speech at the United Nations General Assembly in which he took a defiant stance toward US President Donald Trump and aimed his message at a global audience. The address is being widely described as a historic moment, drawing large attention and strong reactions online.

India and Israel have rejected a Pakistan-backed proposal at the United Nations General Assembly calling for a regional arms control framework. The proposal, pushed by Pakistan within the UN body, was opposed by both countries, with India viewing such initiatives as an attempt to internationalise regional security disputes. The rejection highlights ongoing diplomatic friction between India and Pakistan at multilateral forums.

The UN General Assembly has convened a meeting on the use of the veto in the Security Council. The discussion follows growing criticism that permanent members' vetoes have blocked action on major crises. Delegates are expected to debate how frequently the veto is used and whether permanent members should be required to justify invoking it before the wider membership.

The United Nations is providing special coverage of its 75th General Debate, marking a milestone session of the annual gathering where world leaders address the assembly. UN News is broadcasting the speeches and statements from the high-level week, giving global audiences access to addresses on international cooperation, crises and multilateralism at an institution reflecting on 75 years since its founding.