UN Chief Meets President Putin in Russia
The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, in Russia for ‘Victory Day’ marking 70 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe, met with President Vladimir Putin to discuss…
UN Envoy to Kick Off Syria Talks in Geneva
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Syria will begin a series of consultations with Syrian stakeholders and other regional and international actors. The idea is to take stock…
Pentagon Responds as Iranian Warships Seize Cargo Ship
Danish shipping company Maersk said today its crew on the container ship Maersk Tigris seized by Iran is safe. “Maersk pleased to learn that the crew is safe,” the company…
Has the UN Lost Its Relevance… and Respect?
The UN (United Nations) believes that “respect for UN flag is disappearing” as its aid workers are increasingly being targeted by violent elements in different parts of the world. The…