Tag: UN
UN Chief calls for peace, climate action in New Year message
NEW YORK: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for global unity to make 2024 a year for “building trust and hope” following the immense suffering, violence, and climate chaos […]
United Nations adopts “Sustainable Mountain Development” resolution initiated by Kyrgyzstan
NEW YORK: In an international diplomatic and ecological success for Kyrgyzstan, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a “Sustainable Mountain Development” resolution. Initiated by Kyrgyzstan, a Central Asian country […]
Read to save ground water
Ashraf Aboul-Yazid ACCRA: Dr. Wale Okediran, Secretary General of the Pan African Writers Association (PAWA) gave the opening address at Kole Gono Community Library, Accra, Ghana, celebrating the Water World […]
At United Nations, BTS praises youth for welcoming challenges of COVID-19 pandemic
NEW YORK: South Korean superband BTS addressed the U.N. General Assembly Monday and praised the world’s young people for welcoming the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. The septet flew […]
China, UN sign MOU on global food security amid uncertainties
China on June 20 signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the UN World Food Program (WFP) in Zhengzhou, Central China’s Henan Province, a major move to recognize China’s contribution […]
U.N. special rapporteur to visit Seoul for research on N.K. human rights
The U.N. special rapporteur on North Korea’s human rights situation will visit South Korea next week to gather information on the North’s human rights issues, Seoul’s foreign ministry said Friday. […]
China’s ‘miracle grass’ contributes to world’s green development: UN meeting
A kind of “miracle grass” introduced from China, known as Juncao, is being held up by UN officials as a powerful tool that contributes to agricultural cooperation under the framework […]
North Korea slams UN rapporteur over human rights comment
North Korea’s party organ Rodong Sinmun on Monday criticized the U.N.’s Special Rapporteur of human rights Tomas Ojea Quintana’s recent visit to South Korea, saying it triggered unnecessary conflict between […]
Legendary Kofi Annan-Bringing the United Nations Closer to People
An overview look may suggest that UN has lost its battles; one after another, against the main humanity enemies: But, for a second thought, UN succeeded in them all, but […]
11 million North Koreans suffer from malnutrition: UN report
Nearly 43 percent of North Korean people (11 million) are suffering a chronic food shortage and ensuing malnutrition, a report by five U.N. agencies showed on Tuesday. It was a […]