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UN Assembly chief vows to lead UNSC reform

United Nations General Assembly President Khalilur Rahman intends to lead efforts to advance reform of the Security Council, a process that has remained stalled for nearly two decades, his spokesperson Melissa Summers

September 30, 2026

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Afghanistan Waits as World Debates

Afghanistan has again come under international scrutiny at the UN General Assembly, with concerns over human rights, humanitarian needs and political isolation….reports Asian Lite News Desk Afghanistan has once again drawn international

September 29, 2026

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Lanka Vows to Prevent Return of Civil War Conditions

Sri Lanka has vowed to prevent a return to the conditions that fuelled its decades-long civil war, rejecting racism and religious extremism while pursuing national reconciliation….reports Asian Lite News Desk Sri Lanka

September 29, 2026

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THE HALL OF PROTEST

Dozens of representatives left the General Assembly chamber as Netanyahu approached the podium on Thursday, leaving large sections of the hall visibly empty…reports Arab Daily News Desk Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

September 25, 2026

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Trump Puts Military Might At Heart Of UN Speech

President Donald Trump has warned that Washington will use its military power against threats in the Western Hemisphere while highlighting new security arrangements involving Greenland…reports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald

September 23, 2026

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‘This Is Not 1945’: Bangladesh’s Khalilur Rahman Demands UN Reform

Bangladesh’s Khalilur Rahman has taken over as President of the 81st UN General Assembly, pledging to restore trust and make the organisation fit for a rapidly changing world…reports Asian Lite News Desk

September 9, 2026

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Africa Pushes For Bigger UN Role

At this year’s General Assembly, African nations push for Security Council representation, global equity, and solidarity with Palestine – but face entrenched power dynamics…reports Asian Lite News African leaders attending this year’s

September 28, 2025

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Biden to present ideas for Security Council reforms at UNGA

US’ Permanent Representative Linda Thomas-Greenfield laid out what she said were six new principles for the Council, one of which is expanding its membership, reports Arul Louis At next week’s high-level UN

September 17, 2022

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