insert_link World UN chief calls on world leaders to “deliver” at the 80th General Assembly UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe UN Secretary-General António Guterres speaking at a press conference at the UN Headquarters in New York. World leaders are arriving in New York for the start of the 80th United Nations General Assembly — a milestone year for the global body. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged leaders to “get serious – and deliver,” warning that global divisions and crises have pushed international cooperation to its most fragile […] today18 September, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics President of S.A has urged G20 leaders to focus on addressing geopolitical tensions President Cyril Ramaphosa of S.A has urged G20 leaders to focus on addressing geopolitical tensions and rising inequality. Speaking at the G20 foreign ministers meeting in Johannesburg, he emphasised that these issues threaten global stability and require coordinated solutions. Ramaphosa called for stronger financial support for developing nations, particularly in disaster recovery and the just energy transition: today21 February, 2025
insert_link World UN Chief warns leaders to learn lessons from the Holocaust United Nations chief António Guterres has warned world leaders to learn from the atrocities of the Holocaust - and turn words into action. He was speaking at the UN headquarters in New York to mark Holocaust Memorial Day - 15 months after a deadly attack in Israel. Sally Patterson reports. today28 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Ramaphosa calls for global cooperation to tackle 21st century challenges S.A's Ramaphosa calls for global cooperation to tackle 21st century challenges such as climate change, pandemics, poverty, and geopolitical tensions. In his address, he stressed that united action is crucial to addressing these crises and ensuring progress for all nations. Ramaphosa urged world leaders to prioritise collaboration, and highlighted the role of institutions like the G20 in promoting solidarity and inclusive growth, particularly for the world’s poorest and most […] today22 January, 2025
insert_link World Japan’s Ishiba criticized for behavior at APEC. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is receiving backlash in Japan for "bad manners" at the APEC forum summit in Peru. Posters are criticizing Ishiba online after footage showed him greeting other leaders while remaining seated. Chris Gilbert reports from Japan. today20 November, 2024
insert_link Environment US says efforts to slow climate change will continue – even under Trump Scientists are "virtually certain" that 2024 will be the warmest year on record. The Copernicus Climate Change Service, a European agency, made the announcement, reinforcing predictions made earlier in the year. It comes as world leaders gather in Azerbaijan for the United Nations' annual climate conference. As our Sally Patterson reports. today12 November, 2024