UN calls for ‘clear-eyed’ vision for peace and security, as peacebuilders meet in New York — Global Issues

UN calls for ‘clear-eyed’ vision for peace and security, as peacebuilders meet in New York — Global Issues

The Secretary-General’s New Agenda for Peace aims to address these complex challenges through multilateralism, rooted in the UN Charter and international law, centred on trust, solidarity, and universality. It comes amid criticism from some Member States that the UN is no longer playing an effective role in peacebuilding and peacekeeping,…

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….

At UN Assembly, Nepali Prime Minister urges focus on common goals — Global Issues

At UN Assembly, Nepali Prime Minister urges focus on common goals — Global Issues

He highlighted Nepal’s unique position as regards climate change, saying that even with low emissions, vast forested areas that help preserve biodiversity, Nepal “suffers unfairly from climate crisis.” “This kind of mismatch must be addressed,” the Prime Minister said, urging a mechanism to compensate countries making a positive difference in…

Peace day, high seas treaty, Palestinian displacement rises, polio in Ukraine — Global Issues

Peace day, high seas treaty, Palestinian displacement rises, polio in Ukraine — Global Issues

“People and our planet are in crisis”, the UN chief said, highlighting how conflicts continue to drive the vulnerable from their homes, while heatwaves and floods claim lives and division prevails. ‘Leave no one behind’ This year’s Peace Day coincides with the halfway point on the road to the Sustainable…

Peace day, high seas treaty, Palestinian displacement rises, polio in Ukraine — Global Issues

‘World’s breadbaskets’ are sinking, General Assembly chief warns — Global Issues

Addressing a special summit meeting, Dennis Francis – a veteran diplomat from Trinidad and Tobago – said he was determined to make sure the issue gets the attention it deserves during his presidency. With the climate crisis unfolding rapidly, the need for more inclusive and innovative approaches to slowing climate…

Peace day, high seas treaty, Palestinian displacement rises, polio in Ukraine — 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…