Biden Strongly Condemns Russia's Actions in Ukraine at UN" 'Top five news around the Globe

 

• ​Biden warns against ​Russia's "illegal war of conquest without provocation" in ​Ukraine.
• The ​US supports Ukraine's efforts for a diplomatic resolution and lasting peace.
• Russia bears the responsibility for the war and has the power to end it immediately.
  
  
  

-In his speech at the ​United Nations, President Biden strongly condemned Russia's actions in Ukraine, describing it as an "illegal war of conquest without provocation." He emphasized that the US stands with Ukraine in its pursuit of a diplomatic resolution and a just and lasting peace. Biden pointed out that Russia alone bears the responsibility for the war and has the power to end it immediately, but it seeks to "brutalize" Ukraine without facing any consequences. He highlighted the importance of upholding the core principles of the United States and protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

 'Azerbaijan Launches Attacks in Nagorno-Karabakh"

• ​Azerbaijan has launched attacks on the disputed ​Nagorno-Karabakh region, creating the possibility of reopening the bloody 2020 war.
• Bombing raids and artillery fire were heard in the regional capital of Stepanakert, and Azerbaijan used drones to strike Armenian anti-air defense positions.
• The attacks are aimed at forcing Armenian-backed fighters out of the region and pressuring the local population to leave.

Azerbaijan has launched attacks on the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, potentially reigniting the war that took place in 2020. Bombing raids and artillery fire have been reported in the regional capital, and Azerbaijan has used drones to target Armenian defense positions. The attacks are intended to drive out Armenian-backed fighters and exert pressure on the local population to leave. Authorities in Nagorno-Karabakh have reported casualties, and there are concerns about the worsening humanitarian crisis in the area due to the blockade of the Lachin corridor. The European Union has expressed deep concern about the violence, but it remains unclear how much pressure it is willing to exert on Azerbaijan.

 'Zelenskiy Highlights Russian 'Genocide' and Use of Energy as a Weapon in UN Speech'

1. ​Russia is using energy as a weapon and spreading unreliable nuclear power plant construction technologies.
2. Thousands of Ukrainian children have been abducted by Russia in occupied territories, with no accountability.
3. The kidnapped children will be taught to hate ​Ukraine and their ties with their families will be broken.    
4. Ukrainian President ​Zelenskiy spoke at the ​United Nations, accusing Russia of using energy as a weapon and weaponizing nuclear energy. He highlighted the mass abduction of Ukrainian children by Russia in the occupied territories, stating that there is no accountability for these actions. Zelenskiy expressed concern that the kidnapped children would be taught to hate Ukraine, and emphasized that this is a clear act of genocide. The international community is called upon to address and resolve these issues.

 India Introduces Women's Bill for Parliament Quotas

The ​Indian government has introduced a ​bill to guarantee a third of seats for women in the ​lower house of ​parliament and ​state assemblies.

• The bill, pending for decades, is expected to benefit the ​Bharatiya Janata Party in the next ​general elections.
• The bill still needs to go through several stages of approval before it becomes law.

The Indian government has introduced a bill that aims to reserve one-third of seats for women in the lower house of parliament and state assemblies. The bill, first proposed in 1996, has faced opposition from certain political parties but is now being revived. It is expected to boost the governing Bharatiya Janata Party's prospects in the upcoming general elections. However, the bill still needs to undergo multiple approval stages before it can become law. Prime Minister ​Narendra Modi has expressed his support for the legislation, calling it a positive step towards women-led development. The introduction of the bill coincides with the opening of the new parliament building in India.

World leaders, including ​PM Modi and ​UK PM Rishi Sunak, skipped the ​UN General Assembly meeting.

• The absence of these leaders raises questions about their priorities and the significance they place on global cooperation.
• ​President Biden and ​Ukraine's President Zelensky are the only leaders attending the assembly.
• The absence of several leaders raises questions about the significance of the meeting.

The UN General Assembly has commenced amidst ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, climate disasters, and global divisions. Surprisingly, notable world leaders such as PM Modi and UK PM Rishi Sunak have chosen to skip the event, while only President Biden and Ukraine's President Zelensky will be present. This raises questions about the priorities of these leaders and the importance they assign to international cooperation. The absence of key figures at this assembly reflects a concerning trend in global leadership.