Geopolitics
New York, May 28 (JEN): In Brussels on Wednesday, where he was addressing the European Parliament, the United Nations Secretary-General on Wednesday the important role played by the European Union in boosting the UN agenda, particularly on matters of peace, development and human rights. more
UN Latin America commission chief welcomes visit of China premier

New York, May 28 (JEN): The head of the United Nations’ regional commission in Latin America and the Caribbean has met with the Premier of China, and looked forward to greater coopera ...

Middle East Quartet representative Tony Blair is stepping down: UN

New York, May 28 (JEN): The diplomatic Quartet on the Middle East peace process on Wednesday announced that former British Prime Minister Tony Blair plans to step aside as the group’s ...

Kolkata artists create unique online platform to spread Indian music

Kolkata, May 28 (JEN): It is not every day that one comes across a couple who not only dedicate their lives to music but also attempt to go global with Indian music, riding on the power of d ...

Nepal: UN races humanitarian relief to quake-affected communities

New York, May 26 (JEN): Marking one month after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal killing thousands and devastating large swathes of the country's Kathmandu valley, the United Nations ...

Nepal: WHO marks one month since devastating earthquake as it ramps up aid

New York, May 23 (JEN): Nearly one month after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, flattening large swathes of the country’s Kathmandu valley and affecting millions of people, th ...

Modest global growth set to continue for rest of year: UN economic report

New York, May 23 (JEN): A new United Nations report released on Friday says that modest paced global economic growth continues, and predicts a gradual improvement in the situation over the s ...

Lebanon: Funding shortage forces UN to halt allowance for Palestine refugees

New York, May 23 (JEN): A $100 monthly housing stipend per family for Palestine refugees who have fled war-torn Syria for Lebanon will be suspended because of lack of funds, prompting the UN ...

UN envoy continues Syria consultations, seeking to initiate political process

New York, May 23 (JEN): The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria has said on Friday that consultations on the future of the country continued on Friday, as he shared perspectives with seve ...

UN warns 3,500 people stranded in Southeast Asian waters

New York, May 23 (JEN): More than 200 people stranded off the Myanmar coast were brought to shore on Friday, prompting the United Nations refugee agency to welcome the landing and appeal for ...