U.N. refugee agency freezes hiring, cuts spending amid U.S. aid pause
UNHCR's directors scrambled to tighten its budget in response to the Trump administration's 90-day aid stoppage.
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Hiring freeze at WHO as U.S. exit threatens global health programs
WHO's emergency moves follow months of warnings the U.N. health agency faces severe impacts if U.S. funding dries up.
Humanitarians prepare surge in aid for Gaza as Israel approves cease-fire
International aid agencies expressed relief over a cease-fire but cautioned it must lead to a more lasting peace agreement.
The war in Gaza is permanently disabling thousands of children
For disabled kids and their families, navigating forced displacements amid the rubble is a life-or-death challenge.
ICJ calls Israeli occupation of lands an illegal annexation and apartheid
The determination is the first time an international court weighed in on Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory.
E.U. court rules commission must disclose vaccine contract details
The E.C. must disclose indemnity clauses protecting drugmakers and officials who negotiated contracts.
For migrants, African land routes twice as deadly as Mediterranean
Extreme forms of violence, human rights violations and exploitation afflict those fleeing for safety by land and sea.
Hungary takes over E.U. Council, testing bloc's unity in shift to right
Hungary's presidency could be muted but still affect European integration and the ability to present a united front globally.
Banks fuel Myanmar's 'death trade' as rebels advance, U.N. expert finds
The expert report identifies Thai and Chinese banks as the main providers of financial support for Myanmar's junta.
U.N. targets online hate and lies with new info integrity principles
A U.N. staff survey finds 80% of respondents believe harmful information endangers communities.
Fears of Israel's war on Hamas 'expanding' to Hezbollah and region
A dangerous escalation unfolding along the Israel-Lebanon border could lead to a regional war that draws in Iran.
E.U. border agency verified 'credible' migrant pushbacks tied to deaths
Internal documents show the embattled Frontex linked Greece's forcible expulsions to 2022 migrant drownings.
Dutch PM Mark Rutte set to become NATO chief after lining up support
The outgoing Dutch prime minister is tipped to replace Jens Stoltenberg, who will step aside at a summit next month.
War may cause 'irreversible' damage to Gaza's environment and health
Building debris may take US$647 million and 15 years to clean up. Around 800,000 tons might qualify as hazardous waste.
E.U. landmark nature restoration law approved in hard-fought victory
The highly contested law passed with 20 countries representing 66% of the E.U. population voting in favor — just above the 65% required for approval.
Russia's war on Ukraine causing climate devastation, study finds
A study estimates the world's armed forces have a combined carbon footprint equal to 5.5% of global greenhouse gases.