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The Secretary-General's address to the UN General Assembly emphasizes the importance of international cooperation, peace rooted in law, human rights, climate justice, responsible technology, and strengthening the UN to address global crises and build a better future together, urging nations to make active, collective choices to uphold dignity, justice, and peace.
Pope Francis called for a universal ban on surrogacy, labeling it as "despicable" and a grave violation of the dignity of women and children. He also addressed various global issues including Russia's war in Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas conflict, migration, climate crises, and the production of nuclear and conventional weapons. The Pope's remarks also included a call for diplomatic dialogue in Nicaragua, the resumption of Iran nuclear talks, and a condemnation of the manufacturing, possession, and use of nuclear weapons.
Pope Francis called for a universal ban on surrogate motherhood, labeling it as "despicable" and "object of trafficking," while also addressing various global threats to peace and human dignity in his annual foreign policy address to ambassadors accredited to the Holy See, including Russia's war in Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas conflict, migration, climate crises, and the production of nuclear and conventional weapons. He also lamented humanitarian and refugee crises in Africa, called for diplomatic dialogue with the Nicaraguan government, and urged the resumption of Iran nuclear talks, emphasizing the immorality of manufacturing nuclear weapons.
Pope Francis called for a universal ban on surrogacy, labeling it as "despicable" and a violation of the dignity of women and children. He also addressed various global issues including the war in Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas conflict, migration, climate crises, and the production of nuclear and conventional weapons. Additionally, he condemned humanitarian crises in Africa, called for diplomatic dialogue in Nicaragua, and urged the resumption of Iran nuclear talks while criticizing the manufacturing of nuclear weapons.
The United Nations Security Council will hold its first formal discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) this week, with Britain calling for an international dialogue on its impact on global peace and security. Governments worldwide are considering ways to mitigate the risks of AI technology, which could reshape the global economy and change the international security landscape. British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will chair the discussion, as the UK seeks a leadership role in AI regulation. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has previously supported the creation of an international AI watchdog body.
China's embassy to Norway has expressed its strong opposition to NATO's repeated labelling of China as a threat, urging the organisation to stop stirring up regional conflicts and creating divisions. The embassy's statement comes after NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg accused China of threatening neighbouring countries and suppressing those that do not comply with it. The embassy also criticised certain NATO members for extending beyond traditional defence regions and establishing close military contacts with countries in the Asia-Pacific, which it said results in escalating tensions.
China's defence ministry has expressed its willingness to engage in more joint drills and patrols with Russia, as well as working towards promoting global peace. Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed the country's ties with Moscow during his recent visit, but also offered to help bring an end to the war in Ukraine. No agreement on providing arms was reached during the visit.