Geopolitics

UK’s Johnson warns of dystopian digital future, calls on UN to set global standards for emerging technologies

New York: United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday evening focused his address at the UN mainly on the looming threat of artificial intelligence run amok, but also made a brief reference to Brexit – comparing the process of the UK’s delayed departure from the European Union to classical Greek mythology. more

At UN debate, Japan vows to back global push for inclusive quality education for all girls and women

New York: If women were able to demonstrate their potential, “the world would sparkle that much more”, the Prime Minister of Japan said on Tuesday evening at the United Nation ...

At UN, France’s Macron says more ‘political courage’ is needed to face global challenges

New York: Addressing world leaders at the UN General Assembly's annual high-level debate on Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron called for courage, and for politicians to take t ...

Despite lagging in the Global Goals, Africa can meet the 2030 deadline: Rwandan President

New York: Although some of the world’s fastest growing economies can be found in Africa, the continent is falling behind in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Rwand ...

Only international actions can settle the world’s ‘enormous and diverse cross-border challenges’, Qatar tells UN Assembly

New York: In a world facing “enormous and diverse cross-border challenges”, the Emir of Qatar told the United Nations General Assembly’s high-level session on Tuesday th ...

US President Trump says countries have ‘absolute right’ to protect their borders

New York: The path to peace and a better world “begins at home,” United States President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, urging countries to look after their own interests on is ...

UNGA president Maria Fernanda Espinosa to visit Pakistan on Jan 18

New York: United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Maria Fernanda Espinosa will visit Pakistan from Jan 18 to Jan 22, confirmed UNGA president spokesperson on Saturday.

Work together, act on promises made collectively, Sweden urges at UN Assembly

New York, Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, the Swedish head of delegation underscored the importance of international cooperation and called on world leaders to work ...

Timor-Leste exemplifies continued UN help in settling sea dispute with Australia, General Assembly told

New York, Timor-Leste, a country which the United Nations shepherded to independence from Indonesia 16 years ago, is a prime example of what the world Organization can do in resolvi ...

‘The world we have received also belongs to those who will follow us,’ Holy See tells UN Assembly

New York, The quality of a civilization, depends on how it treats the weak, the indigent, the elderly, the persons with disability, and by the place it gives them in community life, the r ...