International organizations
The United States has announced its decision to withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific, Cultural, and Communication Organization (UNESCO) by the end of 2026, marking a withdrawal that comes just two years after rejoining the agency. The decision follows a review of the country's involvement and funding
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UN Women is marking a significant milestone in Liberia, 15 years since its establishment in 2009. The organization has been actively engaged through annual programming, advocacy, and coordination with the Government to work with civil society on programs targeting gender equality and women's empowerment. Since its inception, UN
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Timor-Leste's participation as an observer at the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur marks a significant step towards its full integration into the regional bloc. The country's active engagement has laid a strong foundation for its eventual accession as a full ASEAN member.
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Brenda Reynolds, a Status Treaty member of the Fishing Lake Saulteaux First Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada, and Kennedy Odede, a grassroots activist from Kenya's Kibera Slum, have been chosen as the winners of the 2025 Mandela Prize. Established in 2014, the prize is awarded every five years to
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UN Member States at the UN Headquarters have endorsed the Compromiso de Sevilla (Seville Commitment), a renewed global framework for financing sustainable development, amidst a widening $4 trillion annual financing gap faced by developing countries. The Co-facilitators of the outcome document hailed the agreement as an ambitious and balanced compromise
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In the wake of two world wars and the devastating losses of the 20th century, the world came together in 1945 to forge a new international organization, the United Nations. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the UN emerged as a beacon of hope for a world in shambles.
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The UN's attempts to cut costs by relocating operations to lower-cost duty stations may inadvertently trigger localized inflation, eroding projected savings, according to recent proposals. The UN's inherent stimulating effect on demand for premium goods and services drives up prices in affluent neighborhoods, creating hyper-inflationary enclaves.
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The Philippines has made significant strides in digital governance, earning it a spot among the top countries worldwide in the United Nations E-Government Award. From 2022 to 2024, the country improved its digital governance performance, advancing to the "Very High" category in the E-Government Development Index (EGDI) and
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President Lai Ching-te, on his 'Ten Lectures on National Unity' speaking tour, stated that Taiwan is indeed a country, rejecting the idea that its status is defined by UN membership or resolutions. Lai emphasized that a country must possess four essential elements: people, territory, government, and sovereignty. He
International organizations
The accession of Timor-Leste as a full ASEAN member is crucial for the nation's economic and diplomatic growth, according to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Bendito dos Santos Freitas. With Malaysia currently chairing ASEAN, Timor-Leste is optimistic about gaining full membership status by the end of the
International trade
Oman's Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion for Commerce and Investment, Dr. Saleh Said Masn, highlighted the significance of the 13th World Trade Organization (WTO) Accessions Roundtable in fostering constructive dialogue and cooperation within the multilateral trading system. The event, held in Muscat, underscored
International trade
As the Sultanate of Oman marked its 25th anniversary of accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO), the country underscored its dedication to the principles of the multilateral trading system and active role in supporting its stability and expanding membership. The occasion coincided with Oman's hosting of the
