Can the UN protect the planet and humanity?
When world leaders met in Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa in July there was great enthusiasm for developing practical sustainable development goals (SDGs) that would eliminate income equality, eradicate poverty, address climate change, and reconstitute fair trade between rich and poor nations. It was a... read more »
On US visit, Chinese President Xi Jinping seeks to reassure on trade, secur...
Chinese President Xi Jinping, facing a skeptical audience on the first day of a week-long U.S. visit, sought to reassure business and government officials on Tuesday over a long list of irritants, from economic reform to cyber attacks, human rights and commercial theft. Xi, delivering a keynote... read more »
EU holds emergency summit after forcing through migrant deal
Brussels: European Union leaders will gather for an emergency summit on the migration crisis on Wednesday, a day after ministers forced through a controversial deal to relocate 120,000 refugees in a major blow to unity within the bloc. Interior ministers briskly voted through the deal Tuesday,... read more »
US backs India’s bid for permanent UNSC seat
The US has said it is committed to India’s inclusion as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, days after the General Assembly adopted a negotiating text for the long-pending reforms of the powerful wing of the world body. The reaffirmation from the US comes in the backdrop of the maiden... read more »
