New UN Chief vows to reform UN

New UN Chief vows to reform UN

(VOVworld)- UN Secretary-General-designate Antonio Guterres has vowed to reform the UN system to better support global efforts to maintain world peace, promote development and combat climate change. Guterres, a former Portuguese...
Iran’s nuclear deal fragile

Iran’s nuclear deal fragile

(VOVworld)- The US Senate has approved legislation extending the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) for another ten years – by a vote of 99-0. The Iran Sanctions Extension Act, which passed...
EU-Turkey relationship: continuing differences

EU-Turkey relationship: continuing differences

(VOVworld) – The relationship between the European Union (EU) and Turkey has worsened recently with the sharp exchange of words. Distrust is preventing them from finding a common ground on regional...
China calls for joint efforts to build FTAAP

China calls for joint efforts to build FTAAP

(VOVworld) - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday called for joint efforts by China and Russia to push forward the process of the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) while delivering a keynote speech at...
Turkey vows to press Syria offensive

Turkey vows to press Syria offensive

(VOVworld) - Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday that Ankara will pursue its military offensive in Syria until the Islamic State (IS) is driven from the town of al...
EU summit faces challenges

EU summit faces challenges

(VOVworld) – The EU summit is being held on Thursday to Friday in Brussels, Belgium. High on the agenda are immigration, commercial policies, and diplomatic relations with Russia