climate action, lawlessness in cyberspace, and peace and security," he told the UN General Assembly in a briefing on his priorities for 2022. "We face a 5-alarm global fire that requires the full mobilization of all countries."
One advocacy group says more than 30 American hostages and wrongful detainees are being held in other countries. Cecelia Smith-SchoenwalderFeb. 12, 2025 How Many Americans Are Held Abroad? In a 52-48 vote mostly along party lines, Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed Wednesday morning as the nex...
Additionally, there are over a dozen countries that have a population of 1 million or more people of Chinese ancestry. The lunisolar calendar is also used in some other Asian countries, including Vietnam and South Korea, and they celebrate the new year with their own traditions. Foreigners who...
Farhan Haq, the deputy spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said the world body noted the German government's decision to end by May 2024 its troop commitment to the mission, known as MINUSMA, subject to Bundestag approval. Germany joins a growing list of countries announcing the...
As of this week, 950 video entries from 45 countries and regions have been received. The winning entries will be announced soon. The United Nations Chinese Language Day, on April 20, is set to commemorate the contribution of Cang Jie, the originator of Chinese writing, in cr...
The Spring Festival is one of the biggest festivals in the world. In China alone, over 1.4 billion people observe the holiday. Additionally, there are over a dozen countries that have a population of 1 million or more people of Chinese ancestry. The lunisolar calendar is also used in some ...
Irish ‘loss and damage’ payments for climate disasters in developing countries ‘must reach €1.5bn a year by 2030’ High-emitting states need to agree funding for new loss and damage fund agreed at Cop27, say lobby groups ByKevin O'SullivanTue Nov 14 2023 - 05:00 ...
The U.N. sanctions announcement comes as it calls on countries to volunteer troops for a multinational security mission to help national police fight the gangs which have expanded their control over much of the Haitian territory. Previously, the international body had only sanctioned one Haitian: ...
The Beijing Olympic Winter Games will not only provide a competitive stage for athletes from different countries and regions but also build a platform for cultural exchange and mutual understanding, said Zhang Ming, secretary-...
Endorsed by more than 85 countries, the Dublin declaration commits states to take steps to avoid civilian harm when conducting military operations in populated areas. "Thousands of young lives are abruptly ended or forever altered each year," said Chaiban. "Beyond children's physical injuries and...