News & Insights Across Asia
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges de-escalation as conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo intensifies, calling on Rwanda to cease support for M23 rebels and emphasizing the need to protect civilians.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges the U.S. to exempt critical aid from its foreign assistance pause, highlighting concerns for vulnerable communities worldwide.
Over 900 aid trucks entered Gaza on Monday, the UN reports, as a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas takes hold, offering a critical lifeline amid a catastrophic humanitarian crisis.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Israel to withdraw its forces from Lebanese territory within the agreed timeframe during a press conference in Beirut, concluding his two-day visit to Lebanon.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for ‘a new beginning’ in 2025, urging global unity and decisive action on wars, inequalities, and climate change in his New Year message.
The UN General Assembly adopted a historic cybercrime convention, marking a significant milestone in global efforts to combat cybercrime and enhance international cooperation.
UN special envoy Geir Pedersen told the Security Council that concrete movement on an inclusive political transition in Syria is essential for the country to receive the economic support it needs.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres asserts that Syria’s future must be determined by Syrians themselves, with UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen facilitating the process.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for a ceasefire in Syria and a return to UN-facilitated political talks, urging all parties to engage seriously to end the conflict and restore peace.
China has officially submitted a statement to the UN detailing the baselines of the territorial sea adjacent to Huangyan Dao, reaffirming its sovereignty and adherence to international law.
UN suspends all flights to Haiti as escalating violence threatens safety and hampers humanitarian efforts.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres discuss halting conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, emphasizing urgent humanitarian aid.
Israel claims the killing of Hezbollah leaders as it expands its offensive in Lebanon, amid UN warnings of an impending all-out war. China pledges emergency humanitarian aid to Lebanon.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges immediate and drastic action to combat sea-level rise threatening coastal communities worldwide.
UN releases “Governing AI for Humanity” report with seven recommendations for global AI governance, calling for inclusive, transparent collaboration to address AI risks and ensure ethical development.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres shares his extraordinary experience riding China’s high-speed maglev trains and receives a special gift from CGTN’s Tian Wei in a behind-the-scenes encounter.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for a permanent global ban on nuclear testing, urging nations to ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty immediately and without conditions.
In an interview with CMG, UN Under-Secretary-General Winnie Byanyima praised China for embodying true solidarity by sharing its development experiences and standing with other nations.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges immediate global action against extreme heat, highlighting its devastating impact on billions worldwide and proposing solutions to combat the escalating crisis.
China’s UN representative Fu Cong urges a political solution to the Yemen crisis, emphasizing dialogue and respect for maritime law.