Israel on the cusp of historic peace with Saudi Arabia, Netanyahu announces at UN — Global Issues

Israel on the cusp of historic peace with Saudi Arabia, Netanyahu announces at UN — Global Issues

“Such a peace will go a long way in ending Arab-Israeli conflict and will encourage other Arab States to normalize their relations with Israel,” he said, adding that it will also enhance prospects of peace with the Palestinians. The agreement, he emphasized will “encourage a broader reconciliation between Judaism and…

‘The world cannot afford Cold War 2.0,’ Pakistan leader tells UN Assembly — Global Issues

‘The world cannot afford Cold War 2.0,’ Pakistan leader tells UN Assembly — Global Issues

Addressing the Assembly’s annual general debate, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, said, “the world cannot afford Cold War 2.0,” because there are a raft of challenges facing humankind that can only be addressed through global cooperation. Multiple shocks Indeed, a series of external “shocks” – COVID-19, climate change and conflict – have devastated…

At critical moment for peacekeeping in Africa, Ghana steps up to host key summit — Global Issues

At critical moment for peacekeeping in Africa, Ghana steps up to host key summit — Global Issues

The gathering of defence ministers and others committed to peacekeeping efforts will focus on civilian protection, addressing misinformation and disinformation, promoting safety and security, protecting mental health, and boosting the pivotal role of women in UN missions. Ghana’s Foreign Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, together with senior UN officials, said the…

We can’t keep putting the interest of the few before the lives of many, Mia Mottley says at UN — Global Issues

We can’t keep putting the interest of the few before the lives of many, Mia Mottley says at UN — Global Issues

Describing the Sustainable Development Goals as “the promise of development and the conferral of dignity on our people,” the Prime Minister of Barbados questioned whether the world’s actions since the adoption eight years ago of the 2030 Agenda will be sufficient to attain the 17 targets on poverty, gender equality,…

Haitian Prime Minister calls for urgent deployment of multinational force to quash gang violence — Global Issues

Haitian Prime Minister calls for urgent deployment of multinational force to quash gang violence — Global Issues

Armed groups control areas of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and some towns, blocking roads, driving citizens from their homes, and forcing the closure of schools, hospitals and businesses. Lives in danger The “non-exhaustive” list of violations and crimes they have committed includes massacres, kidnappings, pillaging, sexual violence, human trafficking and child…

World must pass ‘AI stress test’, UK Deputy PM says, announcing summit — Global Issues

World must pass ‘AI stress test’, UK Deputy PM says, announcing summit — Global Issues

Mr. Dowden said the so-named AI Safety Summit, set for November, will aim to preempt the risks posed by frontier AI and explore how it can be used for the public good. “AI is the biggest transformation the world has known,” he emphasized, noting that it is going to change…

Shun path of confrontation and work together for the SDGs, urges Bangladesh leader — Global Issues

Shun path of confrontation and work together for the SDGs, urges Bangladesh leader — Global Issues

Sheikh Hasina said that achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries has been greatly impeded by lingering impacts of the pandemic, the effects of an existential climate crisis, and the wide ramifications of the war in Ukraine affecting global food, financial, and energy securities have greatly impeded the….

Iraqi Prime Minister highlights national priorities focused on people — Global Issues

Iraqi Prime Minister highlights national priorities focused on people — Global Issues

Addressing the annual high-level general debate of the UN General Assembly, the Prime Minister empahasized that the coalition has adopted a programme with crucial priorities aimed at immediate implementation for the benefit of the Iraqis. These priorities include the creation of employment opportunities, the eradication of poverty, the fight against…

At UN, Salva Kiir calls for support to help restore peace, ease humanitarian crisis in neighboring Sudan — Global Issues

At UN, Salva Kiir calls for support to help restore peace, ease humanitarian crisis in neighboring Sudan — Global Issues

“I am appealing to the international community to avail resources to help refugees and displaced persons who crossed into South Sudan,” Mr. Kiir told world leaders attending the UN General Assembly’s annual debate. He added: “While the world is dealing with multiple crisis, we call for a provision of sustained…

At UN, Pacific Island leaders sound alarm on climate crisis, call for urgent action — Global Issues

At UN, Pacific Island leaders sound alarm on climate crisis, call for urgent action — Global Issues

Addressing the UN General Assembly on Thursday, Presidents of Kiribati, Timor-Leste, Micronesia and Nauru called for accelerated climate action, urging major emitters worldwide to commit to substantial reductions in emissions by 2030. These nations, while contributing negligibly to global emissions, highlighted bold ambitions to curb their own carbon footprints, exemplified…