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United Nations agency condemns US livestreaming of death row execution

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The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has condemned the US military's plan to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, calling it a "public execution" that could violate the prohibition against torture.

Delegates walk out during Netanyahu's UN speech

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Dozens of delegates exited the hall in protest as Prime Minister Netanyahu began his address to the United Nations General Assembly.

General Secretary and President meets UN Secretary-General

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General Secretary and President To Lam affirmed Vietnam’s commitment to actively contribute to United Nations initiatives promoting global governance in science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation.

President Pezeshkian: Iran will never kneel

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Iran's president, speaking at the United Nations, affirmed Tehran will never "kneel" and asserted that pressure will only increase resistance.

Zelensky meets Trump, discusses 'energy ceasefire' with Russia

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President Zelensky discussed an energy ceasefire with his counterpart Trump, expressing readiness to accept if Moscow acts similarly.

General Secretary and President To Lam attends opening of UN General Assembly high-level debate

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General Secretary and President To Lam participated in the opening of the 81st UN General Assembly high-level debate in New York.

Russia proposes adding permanent members to UN Security Council

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Russia believes the UN Security Council should increase its number of permanent members beyond the current five and maintain the veto mechanism.

Trump to meet with foreign leaders on sidelines of UN General Assembly

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President Trump will hold bilateral meetings with several foreign leaders during his two-day attendance at the UN General Assembly session in New York.

General Secretary, President To Lam arrives in New York

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General Secretary and President To Lam has arrived in New York to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly high-level debate and engage in bilateral activities in the United States.

General Secretary and President's visit to the US and Canada affirms Vietnam's role

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General Secretary and President To Lam's visit to the US and Canada is expected to strengthen relations with partners and affirm Vietnam's role.

US grants visa to Iran president for UN General Assembly meeting

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The US has granted visas for the Iranian delegation, expected to include the president and foreign minister, to attend the UN General Assembly meeting, though with some restrictions.

Nepal seeks 20 million USD compensation after flash flood

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Nepal has requested 20 million USD in compensation from the UN climate fund following a historic flash flood disaster, urging the world's largest emitting economies to "wake up" and share responsibility.

United Nations adopts culture initiative proposed by Vietnam

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The UN General Assembly passes a resolution launching the "International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development" from 2027-2036, initiated by Vietnam.

United Nations: Earth's temperature nearing unsafe levels

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The United Nations for the first time admits an unavoidable rise in earth's temperature above 1,5 degrees C compared to pre-industrial levels.

United Nations: glacier flood threat looms over the Himalayas

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Senior United Nations officials warn the Himalayan region faces a severe risk from future glacier lake outburst floods.