UN sanctions on Iran loom after vote to delay fails
World 16:35 27/09/2025UNITED NATIONS -- United Nations sanctions on Iran are set to be reimposed on Saturday, Britain's UN envoy said on Friday after a Russian and Chinese Security Council resolution to delay them failed, prompting Tehran to warn that the West bore responsibility for any consequences.
Calls grow for first female UN chief in 80 years
World 13:03 27/09/2025NEW YORK -- In its 80-year history, the United Nations has never had a woman serve as secretary-general -- a fact that some world leaders now view as a glaring symbol of gender inequality at the highest level of global diplomacy.
UN holds emergency talks over sky-high costs for COP30 climate summit
World 13:52 30/07/2025The United Nations' climate bureau held an urgent meeting on Tuesday over concerns that sky-high accommodation prices for this year's COP30 climate summit in Brazil could price poorer countries out of the negotiations, according to diplomats and a document seen by Reuters.
Vietnamese Party chief, State President To Lam leaves for trip in US, state visit to Cuba
Vietnam News 10:24 21/09/2024New York City, the headquarters of the United Nations, will be his first stop
Vietnamese state president meets UN secretary-general in China
Vietnam News 14:55 19/10/2023This was the first time State President Vo Van Thuong had met the UN leader
Vietnam elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2023-25 term
Vietnam News 14:29 12/10/2022This is the second time Vietnam has been elected to the UNHRC
Vietnam Deputy PM calls for respect for int'l law at 77th UN General Assembly
Vietnam News 17:28 25/09/2022He emphasized the need for respecting international law as well as independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of countries
UN secretary-general congratulates Vietnam on 45th year of membership
Vietnam News 16:39 22/09/2022Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres sent a congratulatory message on Tuesday
Vietnam voted as Vice-President of United Nations General Assembly representing Asia-Pacific
Vietnam News 14:09 08/06/2022Vietnam was elected as one of the vice presidents of the UNGA’s 77th session
Vietnam expresses viewpoints on Ukraine situation at UN emergency special session
Vietnam News 18:00 02/03/2022Vietnam affirmed its consistent stance on settling international disputes by peaceful means
Vietnamese PM urges greenhouse emission cuts at UN conference on climate change
Vietnam News 16:00 02/11/2021The PM delivered a keynote speech in front of 120 global leaders
Vietnam president urges vaccine allocation for nations with low vaccination rates at UN General Assembly
Vietnam News 16:21 23/09/2021The most urgent task at present is to control the COVID-19 pandemic through international cooperation, he says
