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G4 Nations Support Summit of the Future, Stress Need for Comprehensive UNSC Reform to Reflect Geopolitical Realities
On the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Foreign Ministers of the "Group of Four" countries-External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Foreign Minister of Brazil Mauro Vieira, Foreign Minister of Germany Annalena Baerbock, and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoko Kamikawa-gathered to review the state of play and the possibilities of reform of the United Nations Security Council.
US experiencing worst border crisis in history of world, Says Donald Trump
Thursday's claims by Trump came ahead of his Democratic rival Vice President Kamala Harris's visit to the US-Mexico border down South on Friday.
Kremlin: Changes in Russia's Nuclear Doctrine Intended to 'Signal' Western States
According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the country has the right to use nuclear weapons in case of aggression, said Putin during a Security Council meeting on nuclear deterrence Wednesday.
New York Mayor Faces Bribery Charges Related to Trip to India
The charges listed out on Thursday state that in 2016 after purchasing economy-class tickets for himself and his domestic partner to India through Turkish Airlines, he accepted upgrades to business class which prosecutors claim are valued nearly at $13,000 he failed to disclose receiving in his official filings.
Biden Signs Temporary Funding Bill to Prevent US Government Shutdown Ahead of Election
The stopgap spending bill-by known terminology, a continuing resolution or CR-will extend government funding up to December 20.
Hezbollah Commander Dies in Israeli Strike on Beirut; Netanyahu Promises to Proceed 'With Full Force'
The Lebanese Ministry of Health confirmed today that at least two people were killed and 15 others were injured in the attack on Dahieh in Beirut on Thursday. Hezbollah has yet to comment on Srour's death.
Biden Declares 'Russia Won't Prevail' During Meeting with Zelensky at the White House
"Russia will not prevail. Ukraine will prevail, and we'll continue to stand by you every step of the way," Biden said Thursday during Zelensky's visit to the Oval Office, thanking him for presenting the so-called victory plan. Dressed in his trademark military-style outfit, Zelensky countered that "we deeply appreciate that Ukraine and America have stood side by side."
UN Leaders Commend India's Significant Global Contributions
In their meeting, Guterres "expressed appreciation for India's cooperation with the UN," his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric noted. They discussed a number of topics-the Summit of the Future and its follow-through, climate change, Artificial Intelligence, as well as developments in geopolitics. The Summit was earlier this week and adopted the Pact for the Future, paving the way for the UN to set out in working together to collectively tackle looming crises worldwide.
UK PM Starmer Supports India's Bid for Permanent UNSC Membership, Advocates for Major Reforms
"If we want the system to deliver for the poorest and most vulnerable then their voices must be heard. We need to make the system more representative and more responsive to those who need it most. So we will make the case not just for fairer outcomes, but fairer representation in how we reach them. And this also applies to the Security Council. It has to change to become a more representative body, willing to act -- not paralysed by politics. We want to see permanent African representation on the Council, Brazil, India, Japan and Germany as permanent members, and more seats for elected members as well," Starmer stated while addressing the general debate at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in New York early Friday, India time.
China Expresses Discontent as Indian Mountaineers Name Arunachal Peak After 6th Dalai Lama
A never-before-climbed 20,942 ft high peak in Arunachal Pradesh was climbed by an NIMAS team that named the peak after the 6th Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso who was born in 1682 in the Mon Tawang area.
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