China's Permanent Mission to the United Nations has called for increased international cooperation to support Syria in achieving stability and development, emphasizing the need for a Syrian-led and owned political process aligned with UN Security Council Resolution 2254.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202501/1326549.shtmlIndia's permanent representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, presented a six-point plan at the UN Security Council to support African efforts in silencing guns by the end of this decade. The plan was discussed during a debate on Friday, which was led by Mozambique, whose presidency was congratulated by Kamboj for its success. The six-point plan aims to address conflict-ridden regions in Africa, including the Sahel, Central Africa and the Horn of Africa, where instability is driven by factors such as chronic political instability, ethnic divisions, and exploitation by terrorist and armed groups.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/international/ruchira-kamboj-lays-down-6-point-plan-on-silencing-the-guns-in-africa-at-un-security-council/Donald Trump made provocative comments on his territorial ambitions for the United States in a speech at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. He stated that he would not rule out using military or economic coercion to acquire Greenland and the Panama Canal, which was built by the US but handed over to Panama 25 years ago. Trump claimed that China has abused its role in operating the canal, despite Panama's denial of this claim. He also threatened to use "economic force" against Canada, suggesting it should become the 51st US state, and vowed to bring Canada into line, calling the border with the US an "artificially drawn line". Trump's comments were met with little applause at the United Nations, where a spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that member states must respect each other's territorial integrity.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/trumps-provocative-often-confusing-us-foreign-policy-is-back/article69077026.eceThe United Nations has released a report warning that global economic growth is expected to remain subdued in 2025 due to ongoing uncertainty. According to the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2025 report, global growth is projected to remain at 2.8% in 2025, below the pre-pandemic average of 3.2%. The report cites weak investment, sluggish productivity growth, and high debt levels as major constraints on growth. Despite lower inflation and monetary easing in many economies, uncertainty remains due to geopolitical conflicts, rising trade tensions, and elevated borrowing costs. This is particularly concerning for low-income and vulnerable countries, where sub-par growth threatens progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
https://www.lokmattimes.com/business/global-growth-to-remain-subdued-in-2025-warns-united-nations/A report has accused Philippe Lazzarini, the commissioner-general of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), of allowing Hamas and other terrorist groups to infiltrate UNRWA's employee base in Gaza. The report claims that over 10% of UNRWA's senior educators in Gaza are members of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and that hundreds of UNRWA staff members, including teachers, are active Hamas terrorists. According to the report, UNRWA has cooperated with terror groups by complying with their demands, such as blocking attempts to introduce biometric identification for refugee aid and suspending employees who violated neutrality policies. The report cites an example of a deal made by Lazzarini with Islamic terror groups in May 2024 at a meeting in Beirut, where UNRWA allowed Hamas leader Fathi al-Sharif to remain as principal of a major school despite his open glorification of terrorist attacks on social media.
https://nypost.com/2025/01/08/world-news/unrwa-knowingly-let-hamas-infiltrate-per-un-watch-report/The US has warned that North Korea's involvement in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is making it more prepared for war. According to a statement made on January 8, North Korea is gaining valuable experience from fighting alongside Russia, which will enable it to wage war against its neighbors more effectively. This warning was issued by the United States at the United Nations.
https://www.asiaone.com/world/us-warns-north-korea-becoming-better-prepared-war-fighting-against-ukraineThe United Nations human rights chief, Volker Türk, has expressed alarm over the sharp increase in executions in Iran, calling on the country to halt all further executions of people facing the death penalty for various crimes. According to the U.N.'s high commissioner's office, at least 901 people were executed in 2024, with most being for drug-related offenses and some for their involvement in the 2022 protests following the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody. The number of executions has risen sharply since 2022, after a decline in previous years, with 853 people executed in 2023. The U.N. reports that at least 31 women were reportedly executed in 2024, and notes that dissidents and those connected to the protests were also targeted.
https://www.voanews.com/a/un-calls-for-halt-to-all-executions-in-iran-as-numbers-surge/7927391.htmlRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will chair a debate at the United Nations (UN) Security Council on April 24 to discuss effective multilateralism and the new world order, as part of Russia's chairmanship of the UN Security Council. The discussion is aimed at upholding the principles outlined in the UN Charter.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/international/russian-foreign-minister-lavrov-to-chair-un-security-council-debate-on-effective-multilateralism/The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed strong opposition to actions that aim to alter the status of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, citing concerns over escalating tensions and undermining peace efforts in the region. The ministry emphasized the need for international support to advance the Middle East peace process and end practices that hinder a two-state solution. It also urged the United Nations and Security Council to address long-standing issues and conflicts in the region, highlighting the importance of regional peace for sustainable stability and development.
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