Source: United Nations (video statements)
Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date=2026-01-08
Statement on #US decision on withdrawal from #UN entities
Source: United Nations (video statements)
‘The Secretary-General regrets the announcement by the White House regarding the United States’ decision to withdraw from a number of United Nations entities,’ says Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General Stéphane Dujarric at Thursday’s press briefing.
EU support for farmers
Source: European Commission (video statements)
The European Commission outlines key actions to support European farmers and strengthen the EU agri-food sector.
The discussion with EU agricultural ministers focused on safeguarding farmers’ income through the Common Agricultural Policy, reducing production costs, particularly fertilisers, enhancing competitiveness, and ensuring fair trade through stronger reciprocity and import controls.
The message is clear: agriculture is a strategic sector for Europe’s sovereignty, and the EU remains committed to delivering concrete solutions for farmers and rural communities.
Syria: Serious Concern Over Undeclared Chemical Weapons – UNODA Briefing | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Briefing by Adedeji Ebo, Director and Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), on the situation in Syria and the Middle East, including the report of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
Serving the UN is the honor of a lifetime, with Annalena Baerbock | ‘Awake at Night’ podcast teaser
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Former German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock is a new face at the United Nations. Sworn in as President of the General Assembly in September, she brings experience and energy at a time of challenges and new beginnings – including the selection of the next Secretary-General.
“We need this place where countries, big and small, rich and poor, are coming together and have an equal say and an equal vote.”
Shaped by her nation’s turbulent past and successful reunification Annalena Baerbock entered politics at a young age. In this episode, she reflects on the importance of female pioneers, the impact of online harassment and shares why the UN Charter can still move her to tears.
#podcast #UnitedNations #awakeatnight #PGA80 #UNGA
UK Lords presses government on tackling computer generated non-consensual images
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
The House of Lords pressed the government on tackling computer generated non-consensual images and child sexual abuse material in a question on Wednesday 7 January.
📺 Watch the question in full and hear from other members at https://parliamentlive.tv/
UK BBC World Service 24-25 – Public Accounts Committee
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
In this session the Public Accounts Committee hears oral evidence on the BBC World Service from Tim Davie CBE – Director General at BBC, Jonathan Munro – Interim CEO of News and Current Affairs at BBC, and Fiona Crack – Interim Global News Director, Director of the World Service at BBC.
Young Trade Leader: Olexa Heshima (Rwanda)
Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)
From #Rwanda to the world: digital trade is unlocking markets, but only if we close the gaps.
Meet WTO’s #YoungTradeLeader Olexa Heshima, as she champions solutions to help MSMEs access global markets.
POV: 2026 is here and your country, Bulgaria, has just adopted the euro 🇪🇺🤝🇧🇬
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
📷 by Mihaela Aroyo
#EuropeanCentralBank #Euro #RareAesthetic
South Africa: Minister Majodina visited the Katse Dam during oversight visit to Lesotho Highlands Water Project
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Minister Pemmy Majodina visited the Katse Dam and its associated infrastructure on the second day of the oversight visit to the Lesotho
Highlands Water Project.