UN General Assembly Declares 2025-2034 as Decade to Combat Sand and Dust Storms
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China’s UN envoy Geng Shuang calls for an immediate end to armed violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, urging armed groups to lay down weapons.
The UN warns of a deepening food crisis in South Sudan, with 79,000 people facing catastrophic hunger amid violence, floods, and economic instability.
A UN official urges global partners to provide funding to address terrorist threats and dire humanitarian needs in Somalia, emphasizing the urgency of international support.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns that escalating geopolitical rivalries and new trade barriers risk splitting the world into rival trade blocs, urging nations to prioritize unity and cooperation.
The UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) welcomes the adoption of a China-proposed resolution establishing June 10 as the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations.
At the UN’s World Oceans Day event, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for urgent global action to protect marine life, highlighting climate change and overfishing as critical threats to our oceans.
A UN spokesperson expressed horror at reports of over 100 casualties in Sudan’s Gezira State following attacks allegedly by the Rapid Support Forces.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for immediate global action to protect Earth’s ecosystems from pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss ahead of World Environment Day.
The United Nations reaffirms Taiwan as a province of China, adhering to the 1971 UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 recognizing the PRC as China’s sole representative.
Colombia announces the opening of an embassy in Ramallah, strengthening its ties with Palestine amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
China’s UN envoy Fu Cong emphasizes the China International Import Expo’s pivotal role in promoting global cooperation and sustainable development.
The United Nations raises concerns as Zimbabwe declares a state of emergency amid severe drought, joining Zambia and Malawi in facing critical food shortages.