Munich Security Conference opens with focus on improving global order

STORY: Munich Security Conference opens with focus on improving global order SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 16, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: MUNICH, Germany CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): YUAN HENGRUI, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of MSC Chairman 2. various of Munich STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YUAN HENGRUI, Xinhua correspondent "The 60th Munich Security Conference (MSC) is set to take place from the 16th to the 18th of February in Munich, Germany." In his opening remarks, MSC Chairman Christoph Heusgen expressed hope that participants look for silver linings in their discussions on the pressing security challenges against the backdrop of increasing geopolitical rivalry and economic uncertainty. Ongoing conflicts including the Ukraine crisis and the Israel-Hamas conflict will be discussed at the three-day conference. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in his opening speech that the global community is "more fragmented and divided than at any time during t

UN-Habitat assembly wraps up with resolve to revitalize new urban agenda

STORY: UN-Habitat assembly wraps up with resolve to revitalize new urban agenda DATELINE: June 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:48 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the United Nations Habitat assembly STORYLINE: The second session of the United Nations Habitat assembly ended Friday with delegates resolving to inject fresh impetus into ongoing efforts to renew cities that host more than 50 percent of the global population. Kenya hosted the June 6-9 assembly themed "A sustainable urban future through inclusive and effective multilateralism: achieving the sustainable development goals in times of global crises." The assembly, which also featured high-level dialogues, panel discussions, themed side events and exhibitions, sought to recalibrate the new global urban agenda amid multiple global challenges like the climate crises, negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, conflicts, economic slowdown and geopolitical tensions. "The second session of the UN-Habitat assembly was a true demons

Indian PM calls for G20 unity to resolve geopolitical tensions

STORY: Indian PM calls for G20 unity to resolve geopolitical tensions DATELINE: March 3, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:35 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of G20 foreign ministers' meeting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NARENDRA MODI, Indian Prime Minister 3. various of G20 foreign ministers' meeting 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SUBRAHMANYAM JAISHANKAR, Indian External Affairs Minister STORYLINE: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday appealed for unity to resolve prevailing geopolitical tensions. He made the remarks at the G20 foreign ministers' meeting held in the Indian capital of New Delhi from Wednesday to Thursday. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NARENDRA MODI, Indian Prime Minister "You are meeting at a time of big global divisions. As foreign ministers, it is but natural that your discussions are affected by the geopolitical tensions of the day. We all have our positions and perspectives on how this tension should be resolved." As the chair of the meeting, Indian External Affairs Minister