The Heat

Interview with UN Economic & Social Affairs chief Li Junhua

CGTN America — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:00:00 -0400

In today’s interconnected world, countries are navigating conflict, economic uncertainty, humanitarian pressures and uncharted challenges. We spoke with the UN’s Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Li Junhua, about some of the challenges facing countries in the Global South and beyond. #UN #GlobalSouth #SustainableDevelopment #Heat

Interview with UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad

CGTN America — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:59:31 -0400

From the global economy, to war and the future of multilateralism, the world faces enormous challenges. Pakistan's Foreign Secretary-designate Asim Iftikhar Ahmad discusses Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts, the Iran conflict and relations with China. #UN #Pakistan #Iran #China #Heat

Interview with Thongsavan Phomvihane | Laos Deputy PM & FM

CGTN America — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Laos Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavan Phomvihane discusses his country’s development as the Southeast Asian nation prepares to graduate from the UN's least-developed-country category and seeks a stronger international voice. #UN #Laos #Heat

Interview with Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty

CGTN America — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:00:00 -0400

The ceasefire in Gaza remains fragile as fighting continues and Israel maintains control over large parts of the territory. Egypt has been at the center of efforts to secure a lasting agreement, and Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discusses the path to sustainable peace in the region. #Egypt #Gaza #MiddleEast #Heat

Interview with UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix

CGTN America — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:23:48 -0400

We spoke with UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix about the challenges of managing conflicts around the world, and what happens in Lebanon when UNIFIL's mandate ends.#UNPeace #Lebanon #UNIFIL #war #heat