Geopolitics
New York, Oct 3 (JEN): The United Nations humanitarian chief called on all those involved in the violence in the Central African Republic (CAR) to end the hostilities and immediately allow the resumption of assistance. more
Despite cooler weather, refugee sea arrivals in Greece approach 400,000: UN agency

New York, Oct 3 (JEN): The United Nations refugee agency said on Friday that, despite adverse weather conditions, refugee and migrant arrivals in Greece this year are expected to hit the 400 ...

UN officials propose setting up new fund for education in emergencies

New York, Oct 3 (JEN): Two senior United Nations officials on Friday proposed the establishment of a humanitarian fund for education in emergencies that would offer millions of the worldâ₠...

UN: UAE calls for international partnerships to achieve Middle East peace

New York, Oct 3 (JEN): Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Friday and ur ...

Sudan remains determined to work towards new Global Goals, Minister tells UN

New York, Oct 3 (JEN): The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sudan told the UN General Assembly on Thursday that despite his country still being subjected to unilateral economic sanctions †...

General Assembly reflects on UN peace and security efforts

New York, Oct 2 (JEN): As part of the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the United Nations, the General Assembly on Thursday began a two-day debate to draw lessons from the experience ...

Burundi leader focuses on recent polls, upcoming dialogue in address to UN Assembly

New York, Oct 2 (JEN): The Vice-President of Burundi, Joseph Butore, addressed the General Assembly on Thursday, focusing on the elections that took place in his country this year and the up ...

European leaders at UN urge concerted action amid humanitarian crises

New York, Oct 2 (JEN): Several European leaders took to the podium on Thursday at the UN General Assembly’s annual debate, highlighting that the world is again living in restless time ...

Timorese leader says reforms will bolster UN's journey ahead to fulfil aims of Charter

New York, Oct 2 (JEN): Prime Minister Rui Maria De Araújo of Timor-Leste addressed the annual United Nations General Assembly debate on Thursday and called for renewing efforts in fulfill ...

UN must be more empowered in global governance, Cambodian leader tells Assembly

New York, Oct 2 (JEN): The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Namhong Hor highly commended the United Nations on its adoption of Agenda 2030, and stressed that the General Assembly should be more e ...