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Delegates urge swift, permanent end to existing atomic bombs, as General Assembly marks International Day for Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.

Delegates urge swift, permanent end to existing atomic bombs, as General Assembly marks International Day for Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.

Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, Minister of Defence, Economic Growth and Job Creation, addresses the general debate of the 76th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 21-27 September 2021).

Over the last 30 years, the burden of hypertension has shifted from wealthy nations to low and middle-income countries, according to a report led by Imperial College London and the World Health Organization (WHO). UNTV CH

Experts discuss ways to scale up financing for post-pandemic recovery, climate action, sustainable development, as high-level political forum enters second week.

Experts discuss ways to scale up financing for post-pandemic recovery, climate action, sustainable development, as high-level political forum enters second week.

General Assembly adopts resolution calling for stronger action against new, emerging threats, as speakers assess progress in advancing global counter-terrorism strategy.

A total of 184 countries voted in favour of a resolution to demand the end of the United States economic blockade on Cuba, for the 29th year in a row, with the United States and Israel voting against. UNIFEED

Citing COVID-19’s global impact on peace, speakers say Security Council must overcome divisions, address current realities, as General Assembly considers its 2020 report. People living with HIV must be at heart of global efforts to stamp out epidemic by 2030, governments stress, as General Assembly high-level meeting continues.

Citing COVID-19’s global impact on peace, speakers say Security Council must overcome divisions, address current realities, as General Assembly considers its 2020 report. People living with HIV must be at heart of global efforts to stamp out epidemic by 2030, governments stress, as General Assembly high-level meeting continues.