UN chief regrets Security Council’s failure to demand Gaza ceasefire, U.S. veto widely condemned
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday urged the UN Security Council (UNSC) to "press to avert a humanitarian catastrophe" in the Gaza Strip and...
On climate pledges, developed countries urged to walk the talk
As major carbon emitters since the Industrial Revolution, developed countries bear historical responsibilities and legal obligations to offer help to developing countries, the biggest victims...
China, U.S. to take major country responsibility for benefit of world
The San Francisco meeting between the Chinese and U.S. Presidents is significant for enhancing trust, removing suspicion, managing differences and expanding cooperation between China and...
UN chief highlights development as path to hope at UNSC, thanks China for hosting such debate
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday emphasized the significance of development and expressed gratitude to China for organizing a debate on this vital issue at...
Hamas leader says close to reaching truce deal with Israel
Hamas is close to reaching a truce agreement with Israel, said Ismail Haniyeh, head of the Islamic movement's political bureau, in a statement posted on...
“This must stop,” UN chief says in response to escalating deaths in Gaza
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday once again called for a humanitarian ceasefire, in response to the increasing number of deaths in Gaza. "This war...
Israeli army raids Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital despite int’l calls for cease-fire
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesman Daniel Hagari said on Wednesday that IDF troops had raided Al-Shifa Medical Complex, Gaza's largest hospital, adding evidence was found...
Explosion rocks U.S. military base in northeastern Syria: report
An explosion rocked a U.S. military base in Syria's northeastern province of Hasakah on Thursday night, a pro-government radio station reported. The blast was heard...
UN votes overwhelmingly against U.S. embargo on Cuba
The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted by a large margin against the United States' economic and trade embargo against Cuba, first imposed in 1960....