Ten nations' leaders agreed as part of ASEAN to promote regional stability by signing the world's biggest trade bloc with six countries including China in 2020.
BANGKOK (AN) — Ten nations' leaders agreed on Sunday as part of a prominent Southeast Asian intergovernmental organization to promote regional stability by signing the world's biggest trade bloc with six other countries including China in 2020.
The leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, "welcomed the conclusion" of negotiations to lower trade barriers through a proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the ASEAN chair, Thailand, said in a final statement.
The humanitarian nightmare and attacks on civilians in Gaza dominated the U.N. Security Council's quarterly open debate.
At least 200 humanitarian workers have been killed in Gaza — more than 95% Palestinians – since the outbreak of war.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warns 'literally any scenario is possible' in Europe since Russia invaded Ukraine.
On a 14-0 vote with the U.S. abstaining, the council urged a cease-fire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
The humanitarian nightmare and attacks on civilians in Gaza dominated the U.N. Security Council's quarterly open debate.
Climate scientists have warned for decades about bleaching of coral reefs, which are nurseries for commercial fisheries.
This year and next mark the countdown to a 2025 deadline for governments to strengthen their carbon-cutting plans.
A new U.N. report shows how prioritizing debt over services like health care and education plagues the developing world.
