UN General Assembly President Dr. Khalilur Rahman has credited Namibia and the African Group with supporting his successful bid to lead the 81st session of the General Assembly.

Four seasoned stateswomen are leading a historic charge to become the first-ever female United Nations Secretary-General.

The UN Security Council (UNSC) has rejected a resolution put forward by Russia and China seeking to delay the reimposition of sanctions on Iran for 6 months.

The proposed resolution comes amid ongoing disputes between global powers and the UN over Iran's nuclear programme.