Global Perspectives | Norwegian-Russian Relations Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 As the Arctic opens to global activity, its importance in the geopolitical struggle between NATO and Russia continues to grow. Norway is in a unique position in this relationship, with one of the few direct borders between a NATO member state and Russia. Norway’s relations with Russia are understandably complex, with deep economic ties and a history of regional cooperation, but also mutual suspicion and

Chaolun Baatar was born in Inner Mongolia and lives and works in China, Mongolia and New York. He received a B.F.A. and an M.F.A. from Central University of the Nationalities in Beijing. He has had several solo exhibitions notably at The Art Museum of Chang Liu, Taipei, Indiana University; the Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, Staten Island; and at the National Museum of Fine Arts both in Ulaanbaatar and in Beijing. He is noted for his startling earthworks, “Toono” at K

His Excellency Sh. Abdulla bin Rashed Al Khalifa, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States and His Excellency Jamal Al Rowaiei, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations, invited guests to a virtual celebration of The Kingdom of Bahrain’s 49th National Day

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR MAYOR’S OFFICE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 ** Media Advisory ** NYC Mayor’s Office for International Affairs, NYC Climate, UN Habitat and the Consulates General of France, Italy and the United Kingdom Celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of the Paris Agreement NEW YORK – On Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, representatives from local governments around the world, the United Nations, civil society and the

UN AND PARTNERS RELEASE RECORD HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE PLAN AS COVID-19 WREAKS HAVOC 235 million people worldwide will need humanitarian assistance and protection in 2021 - an increase of 40 per cent in a year. UN-coordinated response plans presented today aim to reach 160 million of those most in need of life-saving support. The estimated cost is $35 billion. Fifty-six countries affected by humanitarian crises and the fallout of the pandemic are included. The UN Secretary-Gene