Geopolitics
New York, May 21 (JEN): The United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, said on Wednesday that he is pleased to announce the launch of inclusive consultations aimed at restoring momentum towards a Yemeni-led political transition process, according to a statement released by his Spokesman. more
Seoul: Ban spotlights role of young people and technology in development agenda

New York, May 21 (JEN): Continuing his official visit to Republic of Korea, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at two forums on Wednesday highlighted the importance of youth, educa ...

UN deputy chief says action on sustainability a 'moral and historical duty'

New York, May 21 (JEN): The world is facing complex challenges regarding the future of sustainable energy which demand comprehensive and immediate solutions, United Nations Deputy Secretary- ...

Mali: UN Mission condemns attack against staff compound amid violence

New York, May 21 (JEN): The United Nations mission in Mali strongly condemned today an attack against a residential compound housing its military personnel in the country capital of Bamako, ...

UNESCO chief urges cessation of hostilities at Palmyra world heritage site

New York, May 21 (JEN): The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Wednesday called on all warring factions in Syria to immediately end host ...

UN officials urge Israel to halt plans to transfer Palestinian Bedouins

New York, May 21 (JEN): Two United Nations humanitarian officials with responsibilities in the occupied Palestinian territory have on Wednesday expressed their grave concern over the Governm ...

UN calls on Southeast Asian countries to protect migrants making sea journeys

New York, May 20 (JEN): Several senior United Nations officials have on Tuesday strongly urged the leaders of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, to protect migrants and refugees stranded on ...

Ban announces visit to DPR Korea, aims to boost cooperation on Peninsula

New York, May 20 (JEN): UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday announced he will visit an industrial complex in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Thursday, sayi ...

UN agency calls for renewed global commitment to develop effective HIV vaccine

New York, May 20 (JEN): To mark HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, or UNAIDS, has renewed its call for a sustained worldwide commitment to finding an ...

South Sudan: UNICEF warns women and children being victimized

New York, May 20 (JEN): Almost two years since the eruption of the conflict in South Sudan, the situation continues to deteriorate with women and small children making up the majority of mos ...