Sixty new commitments, more than $600 million in projected value, and a central argument: progress is a choice, and it has to be defended. PC: Society & Diplomatic Review NEW YORK — As governments pull back funding for public health, education and diplomacy, the Clinton Global Initiative used its 2026 Annual Meeting during UN General Assembly week to make a case that private and civil-society actors can fill the void. Over two days in New York City, the gathering produced 60

Mr. President, Excellencies, First and foremost, allow me to extend my warmest congratulations to His Excellency Dr. Khalilur Rahman on his election as President of the General Assembly. You can certainly count on Luxembourg’s full support throughout your tenure. Mr. President, The theme you have chosen for this General Debate could hardly be more timely. When I try to paint an honest picture of the world we live in, one thing strikes me in particular: trust is under growing

Secretary-General António Guterres called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint after overnight exchanges of fire between the US and Iran, while UN agencies warned of a deepening humanitarian emergency in Lebanon. US–IRAN EXCHANGE OF FIRE Secretary-General António Guterres expressed alarm Tuesday over an overnight exchange of fire between the United States and Iran, including reports that Iran had targeted Kuwait and Bahrain. Guterres said he was deeply troubled by civ

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today outlined his priorities for the final year of his mandate, pledging to “make every day of 2026 count” as the world grapples with escalating conflict, inequality and instability. Speaking before the General Assembly, Mr. Guterres said he remains “fully committed and fully determined” to continue pushing for a better and more peaceful world, despite mounting global challenges. He described today’s international landscape a

The 22nd Annual New York Luncheon to Benefit the Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) achieved remarkable success, raising more than $550,000 and surpassing its original fundraising goal, with additional pledges continuing to arrive. The event brought together donors, community leaders, clergy, alumni, and friends united in their belief that education and moral leadership are essential to Ukraine’s rebuilding and long-term future, especially during this historic and challengin

Now in its 15th year, the 2025 Concordia Annual Summit once again proved why it remains the largest and most inclusive nonpartisan gathering alongside the UN General Assembly. With more than a decade of experience uniting heads of state, business executives, NGO leaders, and innovators from around the world, this year’s Summit focused on transforming dialogue into action for a more equitable, sustainable, and secure future. The program tackled six interconnected global themes

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