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Rich nations must increase overseas aid budgets: Zuma

Rich nations must increase overseas aid budgets: Zuma

Countries where poverty is still entrenched, governments lacked the kind of revenue needed to turn the SDGs into reality.

Brazil to slash carbon emissions by 37% by 2025: Rousseff

Brazil to slash carbon emissions by 37% by 2025: Rousseff

In the transition to a low-carbon economy, it is important to secure dignified and fair conditions for workers, she warned.

France bombs ISIL; Iraq, Russia to share data

France bombs ISIL; Iraq, Russia to share data

This marks the first time France takes direct military action against the extremist Islamist group.

Lavrov, Kerry to discuss Syria in NY meet on Sunday

Lavrov, Kerry to discuss Syria in NY meet on Sunday

After months of trying to sideline Moscow, the US is trying to re-engage Russia in efforts to end the war in Syria.

Xi announces $2bn South-South Fund to aid poor nations

Xi announces $2bn South-South Fund to aid poor nations

“Global development should not be the development of any single country,” the Chinese President said.

India’s Modi lists poverty as challenge to SDG

India’s Modi lists poverty as challenge to SDG

The Indian Premier also urged reforms of the UNSC “so that it carries greater credibility and legitimacy".

Syria talks to intensify at UN

Syria talks to intensify at UN

US and Iranian officials are to formally discuss the Syrian crisis.

Obama, Xi agree to end economic espionage

Obama, Xi agree to end economic espionage

China and the US put forward a "common vision" for climate change agreements to be discussed in Paris this year.

Putin to meet Obama, Abe, UN Chief in New York

Putin to meet Obama, Abe, UN Chief in New York

A Kremlin spokesman said Syria will be the main focus of talks between Obama and Putin next week.

Indian PM in US to attend UNGA, woo investors

Indian PM in US to attend UNGA, woo investors

FIIs pulled out $3.3 billion from Indian shares last month.