Geopolitics
New York, Jan 13 (JEN) The nomination of Afghanistan's unity cabinet, part of a wider move to bring together the country's political factions is an important milestone in the nation's political development, the top United Nations envoy there announced on Monday. more
Burundi: UN electoral mission prepared to help country in ‘decisive’ return to peace

New York, Jan 13 (JEN) The United Nations Electoral Observation Mission in Burundi, known by its French acronym MENUB, officially launched its activities on Monday in the capital of Bujumbur ...

India celebrates Swami Vivekananda's 153rd birth anniversary

Kolkata, Jan 12 (JEN): India on Monday paid homage to Hindu monk and seer, Swami Vivekananda, who took Hinduism to the world arena, on his 153rd birth anniversary.

Ban calls on Global Compact to help end poverty, transform lives, protect planet

New York, Jan 10 (JEN) Addressing the United Nations Global Compact board meeting this afternoon, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said everyone held a stake in ending poverty, transforming pe ...

Cuba: UN rights office hopes release of political prisoners paves way for freedoms to flourish

New York, Jan 10 (JEN) The United Nations human rights office on Fridaywelcomed Cuba’s recent release of political prisoners, hoping this new development will help open the way for a ...

UN ramps up relief efforts as huge Mid-East snowstorm threatens Syrian refugees

New York, Jan 10 (JEN) The United Nations refugee agency has been working around the clock this week to help the millions of Syrian refugees and internally displaced people scattered across ...

Ban commends success of Sri Lanka presidential election, peaceful transfer of power

New York, Jan 10 (JEN) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Fridaycongratulated the people of Sri Lanka on the successful conclusion of the country’s presidential election, ...

‘We need to find a way to live together,’ says UN chief in special plea for tolerance

New York, Jan 9 (JEN) Making an impassioned appeal for tolerance, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday called for understanding among all communities to heal the tensions ...

UN, educators applaud Paramount’s ‘Selma,’ chronicling Martin Luther King’s campaign for voting equality

New York, Jan 8 (JEN) Top United Nations officials on Wednesday attended a special screening in New York of the movie Selma, about the historic struggle of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.†...

'2015 can and must be time for global action,' Ban declares, briefing UN Assembly on year's priorities

New York, Jan 9 (JEN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon looked forward to a “year of opportunity,” as he briefed the 193-Member United Nations General Assembly on his priorities fo ...