Geopolitics

DR Congo: Backing political dialogue, UN and partners urge ‘spirit of responsibility’ among stakeholders

New York, June 7 (Just Earth News):Four international organizations, including the United Nations, on Monday reaffirmed their support to the political dialogue in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and called on all Congolese stakeholders to work towards its successful holding. more

Libya must have functioning government to end ‘tragic’ humanitarian situation, UN envoy tells Security Council

New York, June 7 (Just Earth News): The top United Nations official for Libya on Monday told the Security Council about the â€œtragicâ€ humanitarian situation there, underlining tha ...

At governing body, UN atomic agency chief spotlights development support, nuclear security

New York, June 6 (Just Earth News):Support for countries that are fighting the Zika virus and the verification and monitoring of activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) i ...

UN agency announces world's first illegal fishing treaty now in force

New York, June 6 (Just Earth News):The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has announced that a groundbreaking international accord aimed at stamping out illegal fishing w ...

"ASEAN leaders accept need for deeper integration and inclusive growth"

Kuala Lumpur, Jun 1 , For ASEAN to achieve both growth and inclusion, countries in the region are required to pursue greater integration and their respective agendas of reform and liberaliza ...

LDCs: UN calls for greater support to least developed countries, adopts new declaration in Turkey

New York, May 30 (Just Earth News):A major United Nations meeting focusing on the world's least developed countries (LDCs) has closed on Sunday in Antalya, Turkey, with a call for greater su ...

LDCs: With journalists sponsored from vulnerable nations, news on UN conference can reach all corners of globe

New York, May 29 (Just Earth News): More than two dozen journalists from the world's least developed countries are in Antalya, Turkey, to report on a United Nations conference focused on the ...

In Egypt, Assembly President points way towards more relevant, responsive and inclusive UN

New York, May 29 (Just Earth News): With unprecedented opportunities ahead to enhance the work of the United Nations, as well as that of the wider multilateral system, UN Member States have ...

Security Council approves two-month extension for African Union Mission in Somalia

New York, May 28 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Friday approved a two-month extension of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), allowing adequate time for ...

FEATUR: Speaking with UN peacekeepers in Liberia, South Sudan and Central African Republic

New York, May 28 (Just Earth News):Dr. Catherine Buzmion-Cheong, a United Nations peacekeeper, was working in Liberia when the first case of Ebola was confirmed in the West African nation.