Small Businesses Account for Around 70% of Global Employment, UNCTAD Data Shows
Small and medium-sized enterprises remain one of the most important components of the world economy, accounting for roughly 90% of...
Global Affairs
AI Becomes a New Geopolitical Battlefield as the US and China Compete for Technological Power
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a central issue in global geopolitics, with the United States and China competing across advanced...
United States Remains Largest Contributor to UN Regular Budget in 2026
The United Nations' financing system continues to depend heavily on contributions from a relatively small group of major economies, with...
European Migration Arrivals Fall Sharply While Deaths at Sea Continue to Rise
The number of migrants and refugees reaching Europe by sea has declined significantly this year, but the dangerous journeys across...
Millions Remain Without Nationality as Climate Risks Threaten Stateless Communities
Millions of people around the world continue to live without a recognized nationality, leaving them vulnerable to difficulties accessing essential...
UN Projects Global Economy to Grow 2.6% in 2026 Amid Rising Risks
The global economy is expected to expand by 2.6% in 2026, according to the latest United Nations economic assessment, as...
Trump Welcomes Xi Jinping in Washington as US-China Talks Enter Critical Phase
Washington: Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in the United States for a three-day state visit, beginning a closely watched...
Ukraine Signals Readiness for Black Sea Maritime Truce as Russia Faces Call to Respond
New York: Ukraine has signalled that it is prepared to support a maritime truce in the Black Sea, with President...
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens as Iran Signals Conditions for Reopening Key Shipping Route
New York: The crisis surrounding the Strait of Hormuz has become a central issue in international diplomacy as Iran signals...
Trump’s UN Diplomacy Puts Iran, Cuba and Ukraine at Center of Global Attention
President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address, February 24, 2026 New York/Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump used...
Ukraine Transfers Two Captured North Korean Soldiers to South Korea
Seoul: Ukraine has transferred two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed during his...
Milei Challenges UN Over Malvinas Dispute and Calls for a More Active Argentine Stance
Argentine President Javier Milei used his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York to deliver a...
Pakistan Carries Out Airstrikes Across Afghanistan as Border Tensions Escalate
Kabul: Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan intensified after Pakistan carried out air and drone strikes against multiple locations inside Afghanistan,...
UN General Assembly Opens High-Level Debate as World Leaders Confront Global Crises
The United Nations General Assembly has entered its high-level diplomatic phase, bringing presidents, prime ministers and senior representatives from around...
Rubio, Motegi and Cho Hyun Set for Trilateral Talks in New York as Security and Economic Issues Take Center Stage
NEW YORK, September 21, 2026: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and South Korean Foreign...
International Day of Peace 2026: Why Investing in Peace Matters for a Shared Future
September 21, 2026: The world marks the International Day of Peace today, providing an opportunity to reflect on the importance...
Japan Strengthens Government Leadership Team After Cabinet Reshuffle to Advance Economic and Security Priorities
Tokyo: Japan’s government has announced a major Cabinet reshuffle aimed at strengthening policy coordination and accelerating key national priorities, including...
Greenland, Denmark Reassure on Sovereignty as New U.S. Security Agreement Takes Shape
Copenhagen, September 19, 2026: Denmark and Greenland have sought to clarify that a newly negotiated security arrangement with the United...
Saudi Arabia Issues All-Clear in Riyadh After Overnight Aerial Threat Alert
Riyadh, September 19, 2026: Saudi authorities lifted an overnight security warning in Riyadh and the nearby city of Al-Kharj on...
Macron Highlights France’s North Atlantic Presence During Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon Visit
French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, the small French overseas collectivity located just off Canada’s Newfoundland and Labrador...
Canada and EU Explore New Partnership as Cooperation Expands Beyond Trade
Ottawa/Brussels, September Canada and the European Union are exploring a closer form of cooperation that could broaden their relationship beyond...
Russia and China Block US-Backed UN Proposal on Iran Sanctions Monitoring
Russian president Vladimir Putin enters the joint press conference with President Donald Trump at the Arctic Warrior Event Center at...
US-China Diplomatic Contact Intensifies Ahead of Possible Trump-Xi Meeting
President Donald Trump participates in a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Gimhae International Airport terminal, Thursday,...
Zelenskyy Highlights Investment, Industry and Jobs at Carpathian Economic Forum
Kyiv, September 19, 2026: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for stronger economic cooperation among countries in the Carpathian region,...
Nancy Pelosi Meets Ukraine Advocates to Discuss Return of Ukrainian Children
Washington, September 19, 2026: Former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with advocates from the American Coalition for Ukraine this...
Rubio, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun Discuss Trade, Investment and Maritime Security
Washington, September 19, 2026: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in Washington...
Floods and Droughts Hit Every Region Worldwide in 2025, WMO Reports
Geneva, September 18, 2026:Extreme water-related disasters affected every region of the world during 2025, with both devastating floods and severe...
UN General Assembly Opens High-Level Week With Focus on Sustainable Development
New York, September 18, 2026:The United Nations has begun its 2026 High-Level Week, bringing global attention to sustainable development, international...
Russia and China Veto U.S.-Backed UN Proposal on Iran Sanctions Monitoring
United Nations, September 18, 2026:Russia and China have vetoed a United States-backed resolution at the UN Security Council that sought...
Trump Weighs Next Move as Iran Conflict Enters Critical Phase
Washington, September 18, 2026:U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is approaching a major decision over the next phase of...
China Rapidly Closes AI Gap With the United States as Global Technology Race Intensifies
China is rapidly narrowing the artificial intelligence gap with the United States, according to a new assessment as competition between...
South Sudan Faces Severe Food Aid Shortage as WFP Warns Millions Could Lose Assistance
The United Nations World Food Programme has warned that millions of people in South Sudan could lose access to essential...
China Calls for Restraint as Regional Security Tensions Rise
China's Defence Minister Dong Jun has called on countries to avoid provocative actions and exercise greater caution as tensions continue...
South Korean Foreign Minister Heads to Washington for Talks on Alliance and Regional Security
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is set to travel to Washington for discussions with U.S. Secretary of State Marco...
India Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Warns of Wider Regional Impact
India has expressed concern over the latest Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, saying the escalation could undermine regional stability and...
New Zealand Parliament Passes Free Trade Deal With India
New Zealand’s Parliament has approved a free trade agreement with India, opening a new phase in economic relations between the...
Global Institutions Gain Public Trust as Confidence in Major-Power Leadership Faces Questions
A new international survey covering more than 35,000 people worldwide has found continued support for global cooperation and rising confidence...
Global Survey Finds Strong Support for International Cooperation Amid Growing Geopolitical Uncertainty
A new international survey covering more than 35,000 people across the world has found continued support for global cooperation and...
Ukraine Tests New Interceptor Against Russia’s Fast-Moving Shahed Drones
Ukraine is testing a new domestically developed interceptor designed to counter Russia’s increasingly fast jet-powered Shahed-type attack drones, Ukrainian President...
WTO Warns Global Trade System Is at a Critical Juncture
The World Trade Organization has warned that the global trading system is facing a major period of disruption and needs...
