Prime Minister of Barbados calls for defence of rules-based world order
She warned that truth, trust and fairness were fraying under the weight of war, inequality and climate crisis. “Countries of…
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Pakistan’s Prime Minister warns of regional tensions, calls for ceasefire in Gaza
“Our world is more complex today than ever before,” Mr. Sharif said, citing intensifying conflicts, violations of international law, and…
China’s Premier Li calls for solidarity, peace and shared economic prosperity in UN address
“Solidarity lifts everyone up, while division drags all down,” Mr. Li told the General Assembly, warning that unilateralism and protectionism…
Youth to UN: ‘Listen to us. Invest in us. Partner with us’
“Youth participation is not just about bringing young people to meetings,” General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock said on Thursday. “It’s…
Post-war Somalia proves multilateralism can make the world a better place, says President
Somalia’s story is one of “real national effort supported by truly committed international partners,” he said, referring to the country’s…
‘Africa’s voice is not heard’: Leaders issue call for equity, justice and courage
The urgency reflects a global reality – that the UN risks losing relevance in the face of today’s polycrisis –…
Sinking islands, vanishing forests: World leaders call for urgent climate action
Their appeals, sharpened by rising seas, failed harvests and disappearing ecosystems, echoed Secretary-General António Guterres’s warning at a climate summit…
UN’s Guterres to world leaders: Choose peace and cooperation over chaos
Each September, heads of state and government gather in New York for high-level week, where leaders present their global priorities.…
‘Our democracy is non-negotiable’, President Lula of Brazil tells General Assembly
“Multilateralism is at a new crossroads”, he warned, and the world is “witnessing the consolidation of an international order marked…
United Nations LIVE: Beyond the podium
World leaders are gathering this week at United Nations Headquarters in New York at a time of global upheaval. Wars,…