International
Leaders firm to protect world from future pandemics
At the second United Nations General Assembly High-level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response, political leaders renewed their commitment to making the world safer from future pandemics, stressing the need for sustained and more equitable investment and action. The Read More
AI network raises new demands for digital infrastructure
The arrival of artificial intelligence has reshaped the digital landscape of Asia and the Pacific with AI embedded in network, infrastructure and daily use, yet persistent gaps in speed, reliability and computing power risk leaving countries behind. The convergence of Read More
World leaders see clear picture of ‘Himalayan Tsunami’
Fairer representation must: General Assembly President, World needs stronger UN: Secretary General World’s largest diplomatic conclave is still ongoing in New York. Thousands of delegates from around the world are meeting at the United Nations Building Halls. A podium desk holds laptops, Read More
Guinea-Bissau National Day
Today September 24 is the National day of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. An area of 36,125 square kilometers with populations of over 2.2 million, the Republic of Guinea-Bissau is a West-African country, situated in the Atlantic coast and bordered by Read More
US launches Online Visa Fraud Tip Portal
The Department of State has launched an online tip portal for members of the public to help identify and stop suspected fraud and misuse of U.S. visas. Many of the tens of thousands of visa fraudsters the Department has identified Read More
Foreign Minister Khanal, US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker hold talks in New York
US to Provide Additional US $31 Million additional aid of US to Support Nepal’s flood recovery efforts On the sideline meeting at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal held a bilateral talk with US Read More
KSrelief-WHO sign deal
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) and the World Health Organization (WHO) signed a joint implementation agreement to support cholera preparedness and response in the Lake Chad Basin, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the Read More
United Nations 81st General Assembly opens today
The 81st Session of the UN General Assembly officially opened on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. But its high-level General Debate starts on September 22, 2026 Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time at UN Headquarters in New York is 18:45 Read More
September 21: World marks International Day of Peace.
Today is the United Nations International Day of Peace. The day is being observed around the world and provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture Read More
IGWG meet on PABS concludes
World Health Organization (WHO) Member States concluded the eighth meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement today, advancing negotiations on a proposed pathogen access and benefit-sharing (PABS) system that would underpin a faster and more Read More