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United Nation • October 5, 2026

UNGA to Flydubai: Netanyahu’s Security First Narrative Faces Backlash Before Israel Votes

After a United Nations walkout and now a cockpit incident are shaping the final weeks ahead of voting in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud party is once again placing national security at the heart of its campaign. On September 24 at the United Nations General Assembly, dozens of delegates walked out of the […]

By Arsha Suvithlal 5 min read
S Jaishankar at UNGA in New York
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India at UNGA 81: The Long Road to a Permanent Security Council Seat

Every autumn for nearly thirty years, India has arrived at the United Nations General Assembly with the same unfinished business: a permanent seat at the Security Council. This year, at the 81st session, held under the theme “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation,” New Delhi’s delegation was noticeably sharper. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told delegates that […]

By News Desk • 5 min read
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“SHAME ON YOU”: Netanyahu and Mamdani Clash Ahead of UNGA

A war of words between New York City (NYC) Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu escalated on the eve of the latter’s UN General Assembly address. Netanyahu accused Mamdani of “inciting riots against New York Jews”, and the Mayor fired back by calling him the subject of an International Criminal Court warrant […]

By Arsha Suvithlal • 5 min read

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United Nation • September 22, 2026

Jaishankar to Address UNGA: India’s Energy Security Concerns in Focus

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is set to address the UN General Assembly on September 26, with his speech coming against the backdrop of escalating Saudi-Houthi tensions, disruptions in the Red Sea and growing concerns over rising global energy costs. The 81st UN General Assembly runs from September 8 to September 28, 2026. The theme […]

By Arsha Suvithlal • 5 min read