United Nations faces list of issues ahead of General Assembly
As world leaders gather in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly, a handful of pressing issues, including climate change, faces them.
Read More...As world leaders gather in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly, a handful of pressing issues, including climate change, faces them.
Read More...A grim update from the UN ahead of World Refugee Day, the number of people displaced by war, violence and persecution exceeded 70 million in 2018.
Read More...The principle of international cooperation to solve world problems was a common refrain. Both the need for it, and the defense of it.
Read More...World leaders have descended upon New York for the United Nations General Assembly, but they aren’t the only ones in town. Young activists have gathered there as well for the Gates Foundation’s “Goalkeepers” event.
Read More...Washington is hailing progress with Pyongyang, but is vowing to stick with strong sanctions. China, Russia, and other members of the United Nations Security Council want to see a path to lift embargoes.
Read More...Since the massive military crackdown on the stateless minority group in 2017, more than 10,000 Rohingyas have died, and hundreds of thousands have fled.
Read More...Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has been working the sidelines in the days leading up to China’s turn at the UN lectern.
Read More...We speak to two UN leaders about reform, responsibility and the role of the UN.
Read More...UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns that the world has reached a ‘pivotal moment’ in global warming and global leaders must act fast to combat climate change.
Read More...China is pushing back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement that China is, “attempting to interfere in our upcoming 2018 election.”
Read More...Divisions were on display at the United Nations General Assembly. U.S. President Donald Trump spent part of his speech to the world leaders gathered lashing out at Iran. The Iranian leader countered with accusations against the United States.
Read More...U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York. What did he say about global trade and other major international issues?
Read More...Read the full transcript and watch complete video of U.S. President Donald Trump’s address to the UNGA.
Read More...Diplomats and dignitaries from the United Nations’ 193 member nations are in New York for the U.N. General Assembly meeting. U.S. President Donald Trump is attending his second UNGA meeting since taking office. But this time around, his attitude towards some countries has taken a strikingly positive turn.
Read More...Trump told leaders from around the world Tuesday the American economy is “booming like never before” and his administration has accomplished more in less than two years than almost any other administration. His boast elicited laughter from the scores of heads of state and delegates in the audience for the speech.
Read More...Worldwide, 61 million children are out of primary school–53 percent of which are girls.
Read More...It’s been one hundred years since the birth of former South African President Nelson Mandela. The United Nations General Assembly in New York marked the occasion with a peace summit in his name.
Read More...The United States and China impose fresh tariffs on each other’s goods as Beijing accuses Washington of economic intimidation.
Read More...Noncommunicable diseases, or NCDs, kill an approximated 41 people each year, according to the United Nations. This is particularly important because much of these deaths can be prevented.
Read More...Shortly after the end of the World War II, the United Nations was created. Its mission statement is to “maintain international peace and security”. This week’s gathering of the U.N. General Assembly in New York comes at a challenging time for global order.
Read More...Women are breaking the glass ceiling at the United Nations. The world body has women at some of its most senior levels, as part of an ambitious strategy to narrow the gender gap.
Read More...U.S. President Donald Trump is among the first leaders scheduled to kick off debates at the annual United Nations General Assembly meeting next Tuesday. He will face increased push back and skepticism after a year of action that includes withdrawal from U.N. bodies and agreements, and funding cuts.
Read More...In January 2016, IAEA verified that Iran had complied with the terms of the nuclear deal, and the sanctions were lifted.
Read More...The DPRK’s foreign minister said “declaration of war” was a violation of the United Nations Charter, and therefore Pyongyang was within its rights to defend itself.
Read More...U.S. President Donald Trump’s speech at the U.N. General Assembly amounts to a declaration of war and Pyongyang reserves the right to take measures against the U.S., the DPRK Minister of Foreign Affairs Ri Yong Ho said on Monday.
Read More...Ri Yong Ho took the podium at the United Nations after a week of escalating tensions between Pyongyang and Washington.
Read More...Cuba already offers some of the best child care support in Latin America, with benefits including low cost nurseries and one year’s maternity or paternity leave.
Read More...The DPRK is known to have conducted six nuclear tests since October 2006, with some estimates saying they have tested 93 missiles during the same period. So why haven’t the UN Security Council sanctions worked?
Read More...CGTN’s Nathan King spoke to U.N. spokesperson for the UNSG Stephane Dujarric about why the U.N. chief is so concerned about the rising rhetoric and tensions.
Read More...U.S. President Donald Trump thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for what he said was a move by China’s central bank to stop its banks from trading with the DPRK.
Read More...Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has given a robust defense of the nuclear deal. U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the deal would have to be amended if the U.S. stays in.
Read More...Sex abuse scandals, inefficient missions, the inability to adapt to the changing climate of security threats – UNSC passed a resolution on reforming its peacekeeping operation, which faces many issues.
Read More...As world leaders gather at the United Nations, we’ll spotlight how one UN organization is ensuring the voices of women and girls are heard.
Read More...The United Nations nuclear watchdog made it clear that Iran is abiding by the rules set out in the nuclear accord it signed with six world powers.
Read More...Trump’s stark U.N. speech drew varying reactions from leaders. See what they said.
Read More...The U.S. president gave what some might say is a classic Donald Trump performance, repeating the themes that got him elected.
Read More...Continuing violence has made a bad situation even worse in Nigeria, South Sudan, Somalia and Yemen. Earlier this year the United Nations issued an urgent appeal for nearly $5 billion, but as of last month, only half the money had been received.
Read More...President Donald Trump urged United Nations member states on Tuesday to turn up the pressure on the DPRK to give up its nuclear weapons, using his maiden speech to the world body to address what he has said is the top global challenge.
Read More...The 2017 UN General Assembly has a packed agenda. U.S. President Trump will make his debut appearance, and military and humanitarian crises from across the world will be front and center in debate. CGTN’s Nathan King has a preview. Eyes from across the world will […]
Read More...The United Nations was shocked when President Trump vowed to pull the United States out of the Paris Climate Accord. But months later at the General Assembly there’s a feeling that all may not be lost.
Read More...Every year delegates from around the world convene at the United Nations headquarters in New York to tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues.
Read More...Read the full transcript of U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks at his debut at the United Nations on Monday.
Read More...The same organization responsible for looking after the U.S. president works with security details from across the world, helping to protect the heads of state for almost 200 countries and territories.
Read More...The group is distributing food to the vulnerable and desperate, who are often the main targets for terrorist recruiters. But with less than 45 percent of U.N. appeals funded, the organization may face difficulty combating extremism.
Read More...Nigeria, South Sudan, Somalia, Yemen—four countries facing the threat of famine. On-going violence has devastated investments in agriculture, and millions may now die of hunger. Earlier this year, the United Nations issued an urgent appeal for $4.9 billion, but as of August only half the money had been received. CGTN’s Nick Harper has details.
Read More...The event celebrated the 45th anniversary of “ping-pong diplomacy,” which helped bridge the gap between China and the United States.
Read More...DPRK’s state-run TV broadcasts missile test footage. Video released after United Nations condemns the launch.
Read More...A day after the test launch, DPRK leader Kim Jong-un vowed to complete his nuclear weapons program. But, Moscow is urging a diplomatic resolution to the Korean nuclear standoff.
Read More...A new President has taken the helm of the General Assembly. Miroslav Lajcak assumed the office with a promise to focus on the people that the UN serves.
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