The mediating efforts of the US and France, along with the international community, have led to a ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon. This agreement opens up the hope of ending the longest and bloodiest conflict between the two sides in decades while also preventing a serious humanitarian crisis that was at risk of spreading throughout the region.

South Africa will officially assume the presidency of the Group of 20 leading emerging and developed economies (G20) from December 1. As the first African nation to take over the “hot seat” of the G20, South Africa is expected to play a crucial role in elevating the position of Global South countries in efforts to address global challenges.

The Japanese government is considering an economic stimulus package worth 39,000 billion JPY (more than 252.7 billion USD), while the Bank of Japan (BOJ) has left open the possibility of raising interest rates. These measures are seen as a way to prevent sharp inflation and ensure long-term economic growth for the country.

The National Economic and Social Development Council of Thailand (NESDC) expects the Thai economy to sustain its upward momentum in 2025 with a growth of 2.3-3.3% despite growing risks.

This year, host country Azerbaijan has chosen the theme “In Solidarity for a Green World” for the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), with hopes for a green future for the world.

Leaders of Arab and Muslim countries have gathered in the capital of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend an extraordinary summit aimed at finding solutions to prevent military actions in Gaza and Lebanon.

Thailand’s Commerce Ministry is calling on local farmers to adopt advanced technologies to reduce carbon emissions in rice production, aiming to enhance the country’s rice competitiveness in the global market.

With victories in a series of key battleground states, Donald Trump has secured the minimum 270 electoral votes needed in the US presidential election, officially winning the presidency.

The Asia-Pacific region has recently overcome numerous challenges, demonstrating its dynamism and adaptability in the face of global difficulties and fluctuations. With expectations to continue a positive recovery in the second half of 2024, Asia-Pacific is asserting its role as the primary driver of global economic growth.

Concluding their meeting in Washington DC, the US, Group of 20 (G20) foreign affairs, finance, environment and climate ministers, as well as central bank governors once again affirmed their determination to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels to clean energy sources.

Countless challenges, such as conflicts, economic recession, hunger, and climate change, are weighing on people's lives in many countries. In their recent meeting in Pescara, Italy, Ministers responsible for Development from the Group of Seven (G7) expressed concern about the crisis holding back progress towards the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and called for global efforts to find solutions to address these problems.

The approval of the annual budget plays a crucial role in ensuring that the United Nations (UN) has the resources it needs to carry out the mission entrusted to it by the international community.

Various committee sessions took place in Vientiane, Laos on October 20, focusing on politics, socio-economic affairs, and the role of young parliamentarians, as part of the 45th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-45).

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) points out the paradox that hunger continues despite sufficient food production to meet the needs of more than the world’s population. Extreme weather events, persistent conflicts and economic shocks remain the main causes of and exacerbate food crises. This requires joint efforts to ensure global food security.