Browsing: United Nations

UN welcomes Black Sea security talks in Saudi Arabia as vital step toward peace in Ukraine and global food trade.

Eduards Stiprais has been appointed as the new EU Special Representative for Central Asia, tasked with strengthening stability, democracy, and cooperation in the region.

UN Chief Antonio Guterres expressed concern over the US foreign aid freeze, urging exemptions to sustain vital humanitarian and development support for vulnerable communities worldwide.

The global population has risen to 8.156 billion in 2024, an increase of 82 million over last year, with projections indicating further growth despite slower fertility rates.

The UN adopts its first cybercrime treaty in decades, strengthening global efforts to combat cyber threats through cooperation, evidence sharing, and victim protection.

Russia vetoed a UN draft resolution urging Sudan’s warring factions to cease hostilities and allow humanitarian aid, leaving Security Council efforts in deadlock.

UN’s Rosemary DiCarlo praised South Korea’s peacebuilding role, highlighting discussions with Korean officials on security concerns, regional stability, and broader peace initiatives, including efforts on the Korean Peninsula.

Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, urges global restraint to prevent wider conflict in the Middle East, warning of devastating consequences for civilians.

The United Nations has launched a $426 million flash appeal to mobilize urgent humanitarian resources for civilians affected by the ongoing conflict and deepening crisis in Lebanon.

Modi and Zelensky met during the UNGA in New York, with discussions focused on peace efforts in Ukraine and India’s diplomatic stance on conflict resolution.