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In his first UN speech, Syria’s al-Sharaa urges end to all sanctions
Syria’s first head of state to speak at UNGA in nearly 60 years calls for 'complete lifting of sanctions'.
Categories: South Asia
Finland’s president hails rise of global south at UNGA
At the 80th UNGA, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said the post-Cold War era is over, with a new world order emerging.
Categories: South Asia
Finland’s president hails rise of global south at UNGA
At the 80th UNGA, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said the post-Cold War era is over, with a new world order emerging.
Categories: South Asia
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa On Trade, Reform, and the BRICS Alliance
Long before Trump retook the Oval Office, policymakers were concerned that South Africa's growing ties with Russia and China could undermine Washington’s strategic interests in the region. Against the backdrop of these concerns, President Cyril Ramaphosa examines South Africa’s domestic priorities, its bilateral trade relations with the United States, the future of BRICS, and the country’s role in Southern Africa.
This conversation was hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations during the 80th United Nations General Assembly.
Background Reading:
- This post unpacks the confrontational meeting between South African President Ramaphosa and U.S. President Trump in May 2025.
Host: Richard Stengel, Political Analyst at MSNBC; Former Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs at the U.S. Department of State
Guest: Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa
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Categories: Defense Policy
Estonia calls Russian jets violating its airspace a ‘hostile act’
Estonian President Alar Karis says Russian planes entering his country’s airspace is a sign of Russian aggression.
Categories: South Asia
Estonia calls Russian jets violating its airspace a ‘hostile act’
Estonian President Alar Karis says Russian planes entering his country’s airspace is a sign of Russian aggression.
Categories: South Asia
Argentinian President Javier Milei hails Trump, slams left at UNGA
At the 80th UNGA, Argentina’s President Javier Milei — a key Trump ally in Latin America — praised Trump’s tariffs.
Categories: South Asia
Argentinian President Javier Milei hails Trump, slams left at UNGA
At the 80th UNGA, Argentina’s President Javier Milei — a key Trump ally in Latin America — praised Trump’s tariffs.
Categories: South Asia
Lithium Americas’ stock surges amid possible US government stake
The US government is reportedly considering as much as a 10 percent stake in the company.
Categories: South Asia
Lithium Americas’ stock surges amid possible US government stake
The US government is reportedly considering as much as a 10 percent stake in the company.
Categories: South Asia
Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine cleared to run against Museveni in 2026
The singer-turned-politician is hoping to unseat longtime president, who is seeking a seventh term.
Categories: South Asia
Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine cleared to run against Museveni in 2026
The singer-turned-politician is hoping to unseat longtime president, who is seeking a seventh term.
Categories: South Asia
Syrian president calls for global support amid Israeli attacks
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa called on the world to “stand beside us” amid Israeli attacks as the country rebuilds.
Categories: South Asia
Syrian president calls for global support amid Israeli attacks
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa called on the world to “stand beside us” amid Israeli attacks as the country rebuilds.
Categories: South Asia
‘Ukraine is only first’: Zelenskyy warns against Putin’s expansionist goals
Ukraine's leader urges global action in UNGA speech against what he says are Russia's plans to expand war across Europe.
Categories: South Asia
‘Ukraine is only first’: Zelenskyy warns against Putin’s expansionist goals
Ukraine's leader urges global action in UNGA speech against what he says are Russia's plans to expand war across Europe.
Categories: South Asia
Kenya’s president demands African seat at UN Security Council
President William Ruto told the UNGA that Africa’s exclusion from permanent membership on the Security Council is unfair
Categories: South Asia
Kenya’s president demands African seat at UN Security Council
President William Ruto told the UNGA that Africa’s exclusion from permanent membership on the Security Council is unfair
Categories: South Asia
How New York deals with the influx of leaders at the UN General Assembly
Motorcades, blocked roads and heightened security measures intensify traffic and frustrate locals in the bustling city.
Categories: South Asia
How New York deals with the influx of leaders at the UN General Assembly
Motorcades, blocked roads and heightened security measures intensify traffic and frustrate locals in the bustling city.
Categories: South Asia
