UN General Assembly

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Politique·20/07/2026Résumé IA

New York City Mayor Reviews Legal Authority to Arrest Benjamin Netanyahu

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reviewing his administration's legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city for the UN General Assembly in September, citing an ICC warrant for alleged war crimes. Legal experts suggest such an arrest would be practically impossible and could conflict with the US federal government.

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NYC Mayor Mamdani Explores Legal Options to Arrest Netanyahu During UN Visit

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Politique·20/07/2026Résumé IA

NYC Mayor Mamdani Explores Legal Options to Arrest Netanyahu During UN Visit

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is exploring legal avenues to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his September visit for the UN General Assembly, citing an ICC arrest warrant for alleged war crimes. Netanyahu's team has dismissed the threats, while Israel's UN ambassador accused Mamdani of inciting hostility.

RT News

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Cuba Denounces US Embargo at UN General Assembly

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Monde·07/07/2026Résumé IA

Cuba Denounces US Embargo at UN General Assembly

Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez condemned the "ruthless" US embargo at the UN General Assembly, citing record damages of $8 billion and "collective punishment." Most regional blocs supported Cuba, while the US faced diplomatic pressure to prevent the debate.

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UN General Assembly discusses genocide prevention amid ongoing crises and past failures

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Monde·06/07/2026Résumé IA

UN General Assembly discusses genocide prevention amid ongoing crises and past failures

The UN General Assembly is holding a plenary session on preventing genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity. This comes amidst ongoing genocides in Gaza and Darfur, and past failures in Rwanda, Srebrenica, and against the Uighurs, leading to skepticism about the international community's effectiveness.

Annalena Baerbock Celebrates Diversity in German Football

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock praised the diversity of the national football team, highlighting players with immigrant backgrounds and contrasting it with past debates. She emphasized football's role in uniting society and promoting equality.

Deutsche Welle

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Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman Elected UN General Assembly President

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Monde·04/06/2026Résumé IA

Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman Elected UN General Assembly President

Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh's Foreign Minister, has been elected the 81st president of the UN General Assembly, defeating Cyprus's Ambassador Andreas Kakouris in a contested vote. He will assume office in September.

Al Jazeera

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Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Elected President of UN General Assembly

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Monde·03/06/2026Résumé IA

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Elected President of UN General Assembly

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has been elected president of the 81st UN General Assembly session, defeating Cyprus's Ambassador Andreas Kakouris with 99 votes. Rahman will serve a one-year term starting September 8, facing challenges to multilateralism and the selection of the next UN Secretary-General.

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister to Lead UN General Assembly's 81st Session

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister, Dr. Khalilur Rahman, has been elected President of the 81st UN General Assembly session starting September 2026. He secured 99 votes, defeating Cyprus's Ambassador Andreas S. Kakouris. This marks Bangladesh's return to this role after nearly 40 years, with India and Pakistan extending congratulations.

Bangladesh's Khalilur Rahman Elected President of UN General Assembly

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman won the UN General Assembly presidency, defeating Cyprus' Ambassador Andreas Kakouris. Rahman, who previously served as national security adviser and ambassador, will lead the 193-member body starting in September.

The Independent World

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Politique

02/06/2026Résumé IA

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Elected President of UN General Assembly's 81st Session

Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh's Foreign Minister, has been elected President of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. He pledged to represent all member states and avoid personal bias in his duties, promising to seek common ground. Russia expressed readiness for cooperation.

UN General Assembly Elects Bangladesh Foreign Minister as Next President

Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh's Foreign Minister, has been elected as the next President of the UN General Assembly, succeeding Annalena Baerbock. Rahman, a 72-year-old diplomat, secured 99 votes from 193 member states and will assume office in September.

Russia Congratulates Bangladesh FM on UNGA Presidency Election

Russia congratulated Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman on his election as president of the 81st UN General Assembly session, expressing confidence in his leadership.

UN General Assembly Elects Bangladesh Foreign Minister as Next President

UN General Assembly Elects Bangladesh Foreign Minister as Next President

Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh's Foreign Minister, has been elected the next President of the UN General Assembly, succeeding Annalena Baerbock. He secured 99 votes from 193 member states and will assume office in September.

Handelsblatt

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UN General Assembly President Baerbock Calls for UN Reform

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Monde·02/06/2026Résumé IA

UN General Assembly President Baerbock Calls for UN Reform

UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock urges bold UN reforms amid global conflicts, stressing the UN's irreplaceable role. She highlights the challenge of consensus-building and the need to defend international law, especially with Germany's UNSC candidacy.

Handelsblatt

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UN General Assembly Votes Overwhelmingly for Landmark Climate Crisis Ruling

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Monde·22/05/2026Résumé IA

UN General Assembly Votes Overwhelmingly for Landmark Climate Crisis Ruling

The UN General Assembly voted 141-8 in favor of a resolution urging states to transition away from fossil fuels, a move hailed by Vanuatu's PM as a "new chapter" in climate action. The resolution, co-sponsored by 90 countries, aims for net zero by 2050 but does not attribute responsibility to specific states.

Palestinian Authorities Withdraw UNGA Vice President Nomination

Palestinian UN envoy Riyad Mansour's nomination for UNGA Vice President was withdrawn. The US had reportedly threatened visa revocations for Palestinian diplomats to pressure the withdrawal.

TASS

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UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution on Climate Obligations

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Monde·21/05/2026Résumé IA

UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution on Climate Obligations

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling on states to fulfill their climate protection obligations, following a key advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The resolution, however, omitted a proposed climate damage register.

‘Might over right’ imperils international justice, Wang Yi tells UN’s Baerbock

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi called for “unity and the safeguarding of international justice” during a meeting with UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock on Wednesday, urging a global front against the “law of the jungle” amid deepening geopolitical tensions. During the talks in Beijing, Wang told Baerbock that multilateralism faced “severe challenges” from unnamed powers prioritising “might over right”, a veiled critique of Washington. “Certain countries pursue a policy of ‘strength...

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Politique·27/04/2026Résumé IA

UN Chief Warns Arms Control Dying as NPT Review Conference Opens

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned at the opening of the 11th NPT Review Conference that arms control is dying, nuclear dangers are resurging, and humanity has entered a state of collective amnesia about nuclear horrors. The conference, gathering 191 countries at UN headquarters in New York, runs until May 22 amid deep contradictions between nuclear and non-nuclear powers.

TASS

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