Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
South Africa: 2025 Launch of the Integrated Public Service Month 3
ECB Governing Council Press Conference – 11 September 2025
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
ECB President Christine Lagarde explains the Governing Council’s monetary policy decisions and will answer questions from journalists at the Governing Council press conference to be held on Thursday, 11 September 2025 at 14:45 CEST in Frankfurt am Main.
UK đź”´ PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister’s Questions – 3 September 2025
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) – https://www.youtube.com/live/5gSO89rtocg
Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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How the European Union is setting priorities for the future?
Source: European Commission (video statements)
The State of the European Union (SOTEU) is the moment when the EU sets its priorities, addresses today’s challenges, and turns vision into action.
This year’s SOTEU takes place on 10 September.
Watch it live right here on our channel or via the EU portal.
In this video, you’ll learn:
00:00 What SOTEU is and why it matters
00:27 How it shapes EU policies on jobs, energy, security & more
00:45 Real examples: from securing chips supply to media freedom
SOTEU is about accountability and about building the Europe of tomorrow.
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First-ever UN Secretary-General to visit Papua New Guinea | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Arriving in Port Moresby this Tuesday, António Guterres said he was honoured to be the first UN Secretary-General to visit Papua New Guinea and to join in celebrating fifty years of the country’s independence. For the past five decades, he said, Papua New Guineans have taken on a profound task: to weave their breathtaking diversity into one people and one country that leaves no one behind. Papua New Guinea has long led the charge for climate justice, he said.  And as we approach the UN Climate Conference in Brazil later this fall, he added, the world must move faster to keep the 1.5 degrees limit alive and also to produce a credible path to achieve the $1.3 trillion dollar objective decided in Baku during the last Climate Conference.
China, Papua New Guinea, Yemen & other topics – Daily Press Briefing (2 September 2025)
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
– China
– Papua New Guinea
– Yemen
– Afghanistan
– Occupied Palestinian Territory
– Sudan
– Nigeria
– Myanmar
– New Resident Coordinators/Sudan and Bosnia and Herzegovina
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CHINA
Over the long weekend, the Secretary-General was in Tianjin, in China, where he was invited to take part in the Shanghai Cooperation leaders’ summit.
Speaking during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus session yesterday, the Secretary-General said that as we are moving towards a multipolar world, we need principled leadership to strengthen multilateralism, uphold the rule of law, and deliver for people – as reflected in the Pact for the Future. He added that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is uniquely positioned to help shape a more peaceful, inclusive, and sustainable future.
Turning to the situation in Ukraine, the Secretary-General told the leaders of the Summit it is past time for a ceasefire leading to a just, comprehensive and sustainable peace – in line with the UN Charter, international law, and relevant UN resolutions. 
The Secretary-General also reiterated his call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza; an immediate and unconditional release of all hostages; and unimpeded, safe and sustained humanitarian access.
While there, the Secretary-General had several bilateral meetings, including with the President of China, the Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Prime Minister of Cambodia and the President of Iran.
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
The Secretary-General has now arrived in Papua New Guinea. Earlier today, he met the country’s Governor General, Bob Bofeng Dadae, as well as the Prime Minister, James Marape.
Later in the day, during a press conference with the Prime Minister, the Secretary-General said he was honoured to be the first UN Secretary-General to visit Papua New Guinea and to join in celebrating fifty years of the country’s independence.
For the past five decades, he said, Papua New Guineans have taken on a profound task: to weave their breathtaking diversity into one people, and one country that leaves no one behind.
Papua New Guinea has long led the charge for climate justice, he said.  And as the UN Climate Conference in Brazil approaches, he added, the world must move faster to keep the 1.5 degrees limit alive and also to produce a credible path to achieve the $1.3 trillion dollar objective decided in Baku during the last Climate Conference.
Tomorrow, the Secretary-General will address a special session of the Parliament to mark the 50th anniversary of the country’s independence.
YEMEN
In a statement issued over the weekend on Yemen, the Secretary-General strongly condemned the arbitrary detentions of UN personnel by the Houthi de-facto authorities in Yemen. He further condemned the forced entry into the premises of the World Food Programme (WFP), the seizure of UN property, and attempts to enter other UN premises in Sana’a.
The total number of UN detained staff in this moment, after this latest action now stands at least at 18. This is in addition to the 23 colleagues already arbitrarily detained, some since 2021. You will recall that one of our colleagues died while being held by the Houthis and that took placein February of this year.
The Secretary-General strongly reiterates his demand for the immediate and unconditional release of all those who have been detained, including all other personnel from the UN, international organizations, NGOs, civil society and diplomatic missions.
UN personnel and from UN partners must never be targeted, they must never be arrested, and they must never be detained while carrying out their duties on behalf of the United Nations.
Meanwhile, the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, justconcluded a visit to Muscat, in Oman, where he met with senior Omani officials, as well as Ansar Allah chief negotiator Mohammed Abdelsalam, and representatives of the diplomatic community.
In these meetings, Mr. Grundberg reiterated his strong condemnation of these detentions, stressingthat these detentions, as well as the forced entry into UN premises and taken of UN property by Ansar Allah, seriously endangers our ability to operate in Yemen and deliver much-needed assistance to the people of Yemen.
He also emphasized that these actions put all UN staff and operations at risk and underscored the fundamental obligation to respect and protect the safety of our colleagues.
Mr. Grundberg also expressed his deep concern over the continuous cycle of hostilities between Ansar Allah and Israel and its repercussions inside Yemen and for the wider region.
Full Highlight: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=02%20September%202025
Afghanistan quake: Aid teams scramble to reach survivors
Source: United Nations (video statements)
In remote eastern Afghanistan, aid workers are continuing to race to assist survivors of Sunday’s devastating earthquake as the death toll continues to climb. Amy Martin, Head of the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, in Afghanistan provides an updates on the situation.
South Korea – Security Council President for September Programme of Work – Presser | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Briefing by Ambassador Sangjin Kim, Chargé d’affaires of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of September on the Council’s program of work for the month.
China, Papua New Guinea, Yemen & other topics – Daily Press Briefing (02 September 2025)
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
China
Papua New Guinea
Yemen
Afghanistan
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Sudan
Nigeria
Myanmar
New Resident Coordinators/Sudan and Bosnia and Herzegovina
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CHINA
Over the long weekend, the Secretary-General was in Tianjin, in China, where he was invited to take part in the Shanghai Cooperation leaders’ summit.
Speaking during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus session yesterday, the Secretary-General said that as we are moving towards a multipolar world, we need principled leadership to strengthen multilateralism, uphold the rule of law, and deliver for people – as reflected in the Pact for the Future. He added that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is uniquely positioned to help shape a more peaceful, inclusive, and sustainable future.
Turning to the situation in Ukraine, the Secretary-General told the leaders of the Summit it is past time for a ceasefire leading to a just, comprehensive and sustainable peace – in line with the UN Charter, international law, and relevant UN resolutions. 
The Secretary-General also reiterated his call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza; an immediate and unconditional release of all hostages; and unimpeded, safe and sustained humanitarian access.
While there, the Secretary-General had several bilateral meetings, including with the President of China, the Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Prime Minister of Cambodia and the President of Iran.
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
The Secretary-General has now arrived in Papua New Guinea. Earlier today, he met the country’s Governor General, Bob Bofeng Dadae, as well as the Prime Minister, James Marape.
Later in the day, during a press conference with the Prime Minister, the Secretary-General said he was honoured to be the first UN Secretary-General to visit Papua New Guinea and to join in celebrating fifty years of the country’s independence.
For the past five decades, he said, Papua New Guineans have taken on a profound task: to weave their breathtaking diversity into one people, and one country that leaves no one behind.
Papua New Guinea has long led the charge for climate justice, he said.  And as the UN Climate Conference in Brazil approaches, he added, the world must move faster to keep the 1.5 degrees limit alive and also to produce a credible path to achieve the $1.3 trillion dollar objective decided in Baku during the last Climate Conference.
Tomorrow, the Secretary-General will address a special session of the Parliament to mark the 50th anniversary of the country’s independence.
YEMEN
In a statement issued over the weekend on Yemen, the Secretary-General strongly condemned the arbitrary detentions of UN personnel by the Houthi de-facto authorities in Yemen. He further condemned the forced entry into the premises of the World Food Programme (WFP), the seizure of UN property, and attempts to enter other UN premises in Sana’a.
The total number of UN detained staff in this moment, after this latest action now stands at least at 18. This is in addition to the 23 colleagues already arbitrarily detained, some since 2021. You will recall that one of our colleagues died while being held by the Houthis and that took placein February of this year.
The Secretary-General strongly reiterates his demand for the immediate and unconditional release of all those who have been detained, including all other personnel from the UN, international organizations, NGOs, civil society and diplomatic missions.
UN personnel and from UN partners must never be targeted, they must never be arrested, and they must never be detained while carrying out their duties on behalf of the United Nations.
Meanwhile, the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, justconcluded a visit to Muscat, in Oman, where he met with senior Omani officials, as well as Ansar Allah chief negotiator Mohammed Abdelsalam, and representatives of the diplomatic community.
In these meetings, Mr. Grundberg reiterated his strong condemnation of these detentions, stressingthat these detentions, as well as the forced entry into UN premises and taken of UN property by Ansar Allah, seriously endangers our ability to operate in Yemen and deliver much-needed assistance to the people of Yemen.
He also emphasized that these actions put all UN staff and operations at risk and underscored the fundamental obligation to respect and protect the safety of our colleagues.
Mr. Grundberg also expressed his deep concern over the continuous cycle of hostilities between Ansar Allah and Israel and its repercussions inside Yemen and for the wider region.
Full Highlight: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=02%20September%202025