Geopolitics
New York, Sept 29 (JEN): Following the tradition of being the first Head of State to address the annual General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff today, in a wide-ranging address, stressed, among other issues, her country’s improved economy after the 2008 economic crisis and its efforts to provide refuge for migrants stranded across Europe. more
UN ideals point the way to solving the world’s crises: Barack Obama

New York, Sept 29 (JEN): Warning against those who advocate authoritarianism and a return to the era of “might makes right” in the face of global disorder, United States Presiden ...

Nuclear deal could be blueprint for global relations: Iran's Prez

New York, Sept 29 (JEN): While safeguarding its historic and cultural heritage, Iran is looking to the future – not only the distant future but also the near future with a bright outl ...

Divided peninsula last remaining vestige of Cold War: Republic of Korea's President

New York, Sept 29 (JEN): In her address to the annual high-level meeting of the General Assembly, President Park Geun-hye of the Republic of Korea (ROK) cited the Iranian nuclear deal as she ...

Russian President stresses national sovereignty within context of UN Charter

New York, Sept 29 (JEN): Stressing the unique legitimacy, representation and universality of the United Nations, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Monday that many of the crises fac ...

World leaders recommit to modernize 120,000-strong UN peacekeeping force

New York, Sept 29 (JEN): Leaders of more than 50 countries gathered for a summit on United Nations peacekeeping operations today to pledge new commitments and strengthen existing capabilitie ...

Kazakh President proposes 30-year plan to promote fairness and human development

New York, Sept 29 (JEN): Stressing that there is no alternative to the United Nations as a universal organization, President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan on Monday looked ahead 30 year ...

Better future for Somalia must remain collective priority: Ban

New York, Sept 29 (JEN): Outlining the progress made so far by the Government and people of Somalia, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday stressed that a better future for the Horn of Afr ...

Mexican President urges UN to step up action against world drug problem

New York, Sept 29 (JEN): Addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Monday, Enrique Peña Nieto spotlighted key issues facing the world body and urged the international community to ...

Addressing General Debate, Cuban President calls for end to US embargo

New York, Sept 29 (JEN): In his first-ever address to the United Nations General Debate, Cuban President Raúl Castro noted the warming of diplomatic relations between the United States an ...