Geopolitics
New York, May 27 (Just Earth News):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday called on all Asian countries to deepen dialogue, expand cooperation, and address border disputes, historical issues and threats to stability on the Korean Peninsula. more
UN launches campaign to urge 'smart' transition to sustainable cities

New York, May 27 (Just Earth News):Two United Nations entities have launched a global initiative to advocate for public policy that will promote use of information and communication technolo ...

On Africa Day, Ban urges leveraging gains to ensure ‘no African is left behind’

New York, May 26 (Just Earth News): Despite an uncertain global economic landscape, Africa’s prospects are positive, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday, ur ...

UN agencies provide seeds and food to break hunger cycle in Central African Republic

New York, May 26 (Just Earth News): Two United Nations agencies have begun providing both seeds and food to nearly 50,000 hungry farming families in some areas of the conflict-torn Central A ...

NASA Telescopes find clues for how giant Black Holes formed so quickly

California, May 25, Using data from NASA’s Great Observatories, astronomers have found the best evidence yet for cosmic seeds in the early universe that should grow into supermassive ...

UN chief welcomes municipal elections in Lebanon

New York, May 25 (Just Earth News):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed the holding of municipal elections in Lebanon, which are expected to conclude on 29 May, urging all L ...

African Union ‘most important partner,’ UN peacekeeping chief tells Security Council

New York, May 25 (Just Earth News):The Security Council on Tuesday stressed the importance of strengthening the existing cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union (AU), a ...

WHS: Humanitarian summit has ‘set new course,’ says Ban, calling for action on commitments

New York, May 25 (Just Earth News): Hailing the global community’s achievements at the first-ever World Humanitarian Summit, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday ca ...

Somalia: Security Council commends advancements, urges accelerated peace- and State-building

New York, May 25 (Just Earth News): The Security Council welcomed the political and security progress in Somalia during a mission to the capital, Mogadishu, on 19 May, where representatives ...

WHS: New charter for persons with disabilities endorsed at UN humanitarian summit

New York, May 25 (Just Earth News):A new charter to significantly improve living conditions of persons with disabilities during emergencies has been endorsed at the United Nations World Huma ...