Saint Petersburg - All eyes will be on Russia as leaders of the 20 major economies of the world meet here today to discuss measures aimed at boosting growth in the world economy.
Pretoria – The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa (Brics) will today gather for a meeting to reflect on the progress made with regards to the implementation of the eThekwini Declaration agreed to at the bloc’s summit in Durban earlier this year.
New York - With the United Nations chemical weapons team working “around the clock” to expedite analyses of samples taken in Syria, Secretary General Ban Ki-moon today called on Security Council members to unite and develop an appropriate response should allegations regarding the use of such weapons prove true.
Pretoria – As the situation in conflict-ridden Syria remains critical, the government of South Africa has raised concerns over what it has labelled “dangerous rhetoric”, which points to the possibility of a military intervention in that country.
Pretoria - With Syria on the brink of a so-called ‘abyss,’ United Nations agencies have urged neighbouring countries to keep its borders open amid a growing exodus of Syrians fleeing the protracted conflict.
Pretoria – The Limkokwing University of Creative Technology in Malaysia has conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Leadership on President Zuma, who is on an official visit to that country.
Pretoria – Former President Nelson Mandela has become the first recipient of the Lifetime Award for Global Peace from the Mahathir Global Peace Foundation in Malaysia.
Pretoria - There was much scope to maximise trade between South Africa and Malaysia, and explore the untapped potential that exists between both countries, President Jacob Zuma said.
Pretoria - A United Nations team, led by Swedish scientist Dr Åke Sellström, is this morning preparing to conduct on-site fact-finding activities at a site near Damascus, where it is alleged chemical weapons were used.
Pretoria – The India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) group of countries have backed the United States’ mediation efforts in the Middle East, which have led to the resumption of direct final status negotiations between Palestine and Israel.
