The UNGA overwhelmingly approved two resolutions on Wednesday, one calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and the other backing the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), which Israel has sought to ban.
The first resolution, demanding an immediate ceasefire, was passed with 158 votes in favour, nine, including the United States, Israel, Argentina, Czechia, Hungary, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, and Tonga, against, and 13 abstentions.
This story is from the December 13, 2024 edition of The Statesman.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the December 13, 2024 edition of The Statesman.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
D Gukesh Crowned World Chess Champ
At 18, Gukesh is the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, beating out Garry Kasparov, and 2nd Indian to win the title after Viswanathan Anand
B'desh delegation likely for Vijay Diwas celebrations in city
In a major development, in keeping with the tradition of Vijay Diwas, a delegation from Bangladesh is likely to visit the city for the celebration of Vijay Diwas on 16 December, informed the ministry of defence (MoD).
CM Mamata lambasts One Nation One Election move
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today lambasted the Centre over the proposed One Nation One Election Bill which has received clearance from the Union Cabinet.
"One Nation, One Election' Bill gets Cabinet's nod
The Union Cabinet on Thursday gave its nod to the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, aimed to mandate the holding of simultaneous Lok Sabha and state Assembly elections, which is likely to be introduced in the ongoing Winter session of Parliament, sources said.
Marsh reveals Australian plans to attack Bumrah during Gabba clash
Pace maestro Jasprit Bumrah may have rattled Australian batsmen with his incisive bowling in the first two Test matches of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but the hosts seem to have their plans ready ahead of the third encounter in Brisbane.
Niki Prasad to lead Indian team at inaugural edition of women's Under-19 Asia Cup
All-rounder Niki Prasad has been named captain of the India U-19 squad for the inaugural edition of the junior women's Asia Cup set to take place in Kuala Lumpur from 15 to 22 December.
Dickwella cleared of doping charges, may play all formats
Sri Lanka keeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella, who was banned for three years following alleged anti-doping allegations, has been cleared to play cricket across all formats.
Ravi Shastri backs Rohit Sharma ahead of Brisbane Test
Ahead of the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between India and Australia at The Gabba, Ravi Shastri backed skipper Rohit Sharma following a disappointing performance in the ongoing five-match series.
I was dragged, sucked into that fixing world in India, recalls Lou Vincent
Former New Zealand batter Lou Vincent recounted his tale of falling from grace following his involvement in match-fixing during his time at the now defunct Indian Cricket League (ICL) in the late 2000s, saying that the incident made him a pariah both professionally and personally, and eventually cost him his relationship with his daughters.
BGT: Hazlewood pushes case for comeback in Brisbane Test
Injured star pacer set for return to Australia squad as hosts aim for series lead at the iconic Gabba
