World

Putin says non-Arctic nations showing increased interest in region

Putin says non-Arctic nations showing increased interest in region

Russian president claims Moscow remains leader in Arctic development during meeting with students

Diary.
Current events in Turkiye and the world, leaders’ schedules and international events will be on the Diary page
UN chief calls for Economic and Social Council reform as it marks 80th anniversary
23.01.2026

UN chief calls for Economic and Social Council reform as it marks 80th anniversary

'ECOSOC has a vital role to play in our divided and unequal world — and we must waste no time in strengthening it,' says Guterres

UN rapporteur says Israeli demolition of UNRWA compound reflects broader attack on UN system
23.01.2026

UN rapporteur says Israeli demolition of UNRWA compound reflects broader attack on UN system

Francesca Albanese urges UN General Assembly action following demolition in East Jerusalem

UN rights chief, Fact-Finding Mission urge accountability, evidence gathering over Iran protests
23.01.2026

UN rights chief, Fact-Finding Mission urge accountability, evidence gathering over Iran protests

Iran rejects legitimacy of Human Rights Council special session, while EU voices support for renewed UN mandates

World trade remains resilient despite disruptions: WTO chief
23.01.2026

World trade remains resilient despite disruptions: WTO chief

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says 72% of world trade still done under terms of the global body

Bangladesh slams Myanmar over Rohingya case submission at UN court
23.01.2026

Bangladesh slams Myanmar over Rohingya case submission at UN court

Dhaka urges Burmese junta to recognize Rohingya community as ‘integral part' of their society and state in Myanmar