Tag: General Assembly
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General Assembly approves $3.45 billion UN regular budget for 2026
Overview: A new year, a new UN regular budget The United Nations General Assembly has approved the organization’s regular budget for 2026, totaling $3,450,426,300. This funding supports the UN’s three core pillars—peace and security, sustainable development, and human rights—while enabling the organization to carry out its work at a time of rising global challenges. The…
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UN General Assembly Approves $3.45 Billion Regular Budget for 2026
Overview: A $3.45 Billion Plan for 2026 The United Nations General Assembly, gathering representatives from its 193 member states, approved the UN regular budget for 2026 totaling $3,450,426,300. This decision funds the organization’s core functions across three pillars: peace and security, sustainable development, and human rights. The approved amount reflects ongoing efforts to balance operational…
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Phoebe Okowa Elected to the ICJ from Kenya: a Multilateral Victory
Overview: Phoebe Okowa Wins a Seat on the ICJ The United Nations Security Council announced the election of Phoebe Okowa of Kenya to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) after four rounds of balloting. The process, conducted in parallel with the General Assembly, culminated in Okowa’s selection to fill the remainder of a term on…
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Fear and Celebration at the UN: Inside New York’s High-Level Week
Inside the UN High-Level Week: Chaos, Ceremony, and Diplomacy Every September, the United Nations headquarters in New York becomes a crowded theatre of global power. Diplomats, presidents, journalists, protesters, and lobbyists descend on Manhattan for the annual high-level week. This year, the backdrop is shadowed by brutal wars in Ukraine and Gaza and a world…
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Benfica General Assembly Scuffle Sparks Tension at Pavilion
What happened at Benfica’s General Assembly The General Assembly held at the Benfica pavilion in Lisbon descended into disruption as a scuffle broke out among attendees. The moment of contention emerged during discussions on governance, strategic direction, and financial considerations that are central to the club’s immediate future. Witnesses described a volatile atmosphere, with voices…
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Al Ahly Calls for Urgent General Assembly Meeting
Al Ahly’s Important Announcement The Al Ahly Sports Club has officially announced a crucial general assembly meeting scheduled for Friday, September 19. This significant gathering aims to address pressing matters concerning the club and its members. The call for this meeting underscores the importance of member participation in club decisions. Details of the Meeting In…