In September, China’s imports and exports declined by 6.2% due to weakened global demand.
HONG KONG — In September, China experienced a decrease in both exports and imports compared to the previous year. However, the decline was less severe, despite the ongoing low demand in the global market. According to the recently released customs…
Central Asian countries are considering the advantages and drawbacks of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Central Asian nations are weighing the pros and cons of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN — Some individuals from Central Asia have expressed their weariness towards Beijing’s political goals and worries about relying too heavily on China. However, they also acknowledge the advantages of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which was introduced…
The UN has suspended peacekeeping forces in the DR Congo due to allegations of serious misconduct.
MONUSCO released a statement on Wednesday denouncing the actions of individuals who do not uphold the standards expected of United Nations staff. Nine members of the group from South Africa have been arrested and are currently restricted to their military…
Collaboration between the United Nations and the African Union is imperative as the dynamics of conflict continue to change.
Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, the United Nations Special Representative to the African Union, informed ambassadors in New York that the coordination between the two organizations is especially significant in addressing present obstacles. He stated that the situation of conflicts in Africa is…
There are 100,000 incentives to provide aid: The United Nations’ organization for migration is active in Armenia.
Goris, with a population of 20,000, is a charming town nestled in the high mountains of southern Armenia. It is located 25 kilometers away from the Lachin corridor, which serves as the border with Azerbaijan. In late September, more than…
The mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Russia has been extended by the United Nations human rights body.
The United Nations Human Rights Council also “strongly urged” Russian officials to adhere to all of the country’s duties under global human rights regulations. The statement also emphasized the importance of protecting basic liberties, such as freedom of thought, opinion,…
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) from China is providing Africa with infrastructure such as roads and railways, but also creating a burden of debt.
NAIROBI, KENYA — Over 150 nations, particularly in Africa, have agreed to participate in China’s decade-old Belt and Road Initiative, also referred to as the BRI. Although the massive undertaking has successfully improved transportation and infrastructure in numerous impoverished countries,…
The deputy chief of the United Nations stated during a visit to Iceland that all conflicts, whether they be between different regions or with the environment, must come to an end.
Ms. Mohammed held several one-on-one meetings with top government leaders, such as President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, and Foreign Affairs Minister Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir, during her visit which ended on Tuesday. “We must remain steadfast. Challenging…
Experts on human rights expressed their disappointment regarding the ongoing imprisonment of Nobel Laureate Mohammadi in Iran.
Ms. Mohammadi has faced several arrests, with the initial one occurring in 2011 due to her activism for imprisoned human rights defenders and their loved ones. In 2015, she was arrested once again and given a longer sentence. The UN…
The United Nations teams increase assistance efforts following a second earthquake in Afghanistan.
At 5:10 AM local time (00:40 AM GMT), a 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred near Herat, causing injuries to more than 100 individuals. According to media sources, many of the injured were transported to hospitals for treatment. UN response International organizations…