UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution in May 2026 titled "Strengthening regional and international cooperation to ensure peace, stability and sustainable development in the Central Asian region," marking what a leading Uzbek foreign policy researcher describes as a significant milestone in the region's evolving international standing. According to Bekzod Normatov, a research fellow at the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of Uzbekistan, the resolution was originally proposed by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | The confirmed death toll from Nepal's catastrophic flooding has risen to 903, with more than 4,200 people still missing, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said Monday, as rescue crews and humanitarian workers continue to contend with blocked highways in their effort to reach the hardest-hit areas. Triggered by a glacier collapse and landslide on Nepal's border with China last Wednesday, the disaster has become the country's deadliest natural event since the April 2015 earthquake, which killed approximately 9,000 people. As search and rescue operations continue, UN agen
UNJournal Jon Lee | The United Nations Security Council held 16 formal meetings, six consultations and three Arria-formula meetings in July 2026 under the presidency of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to the monthly newsletter published by the Security Council Practices and Charter Research Branch and Security Council Affairs Division (SCPCRB/SCAD). The Council adopted two decisions during the month, down from six in July 2025, and issued no press statements. Signature events under DRC presidency The Democratic Republic of the Congo's presidency featured two signature events. T
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | The Embassy of India in Seoul, in collaboration with Viveka Yoga, will host a public celebration of the 12th United Nations International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2026, at Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The event is scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. First proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014 and observed annually on June 21, the International Day of Yoga has grown into one of the world's most widely participated wellness observances. This year's Seoul event marks the 12th edition of the global commemoration. The programme will guide participa
UNJournal Dunyo IA | Navruz is considered one of the ancient and widely celebrated traditional holidays, embodying values such as humanity, kindness, generosity and diligence. This holiday holds a significant place in the culture of the peoples of Central Asia, Iran, the Caucasus, the Near East and South Asia, reflecting the continuity of centuries-old civilizational traditions. According to historical sources, the tradition of Navruz dates back at least three thousand years. Detailed information on this subject was provided by Abu Rayhan Beruni in his work “The Remaining Signs of Past Ages” (