UNESCO opens global ministerial dialogue on science diplomacy
Experts agreed science and diplomacy need to evolve to build trust, solve problems, and promote national interests.
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Childhood tuberculosis cases surge by 10% in Europe and Central Asia
The spike in the world’s deadliest infectious disease comes as officials warn global aid cuts could lead to a resurgence.
Climate action to save glaciers 'a matter of survival' for people too
More than 275,000 glaciers cover 700,000 square kilometers of the planet. Glaciers and ice sheets store 70% of all freshwater.
Fallout deepens at U.N. and other organizations from 'brutal' aid cuts
From migrants to refugees, millions of lives and the organizations that help them are at risk from U.S. aid cuts.
Zelenskyy agrees to 'partial ceasefire' deal in call with Trump
Trump also suggested giving the United States ownership of Ukraine’s electrical supply and nuclear power plants.
'Spiraling weather and climate impacts’ from record carbon levels
The U.N. weather agency says some human-induced effects will be 'irreversible over hundreds if not thousands of years.'
Despite U.S. rift, G-7 diplomats unite on Ukraine and maritime security
Two communiqués expressed 'unwavering support' for Ukraine and 'growing concern' at China's maritime aggression.
With FCPA paused, U.S. prosecutors skip OECD anti-bribery meetings
The U.S. absence raises questions about the Trump administration's commitment to enforcing anti-bribery laws.
Nations rush to cash in as warming opens up Arctic's mineral wealth
The Arctic Council finds itself at a difficult crossroads as its member nations move to exploit the region's mineral wealth.
E.U. defense summit agrees on plan to arm Ukraine without Hungary
"Europe faces a clear and present danger," E.C. President Ursula von der Leyen said as the emergency meeting began.
Slowing gains among women in parliaments as rights are attacked
The averate rate of gains for women-held seats accelerated between 2000 and 2015, but slowed in the last decade.
Europe seeks €800B defense surge as U.S. cuts Kyiv aid, aligns with Russia
The five-point plan, unveiled as "ReArm Europe," is Europe's largest military and economic mobilization effort this century.
E.U. plans military buildup making Ukraine a repellent 'steel porcupine'
After an extraordinary U.S. repudiation, Ukraine won pledges from world leaders to urgently boost Europe's self-defense.
Trump-mandated funding cuts threaten HIV/AIDS work worldwide
Health officials say millions of lives are at risk as the U.S. withdraws funding from treatment and prevention programs.
U.N.-brokered biodiversity financing deal keeps green diplomacy alive
Three days of talks in Rome ended with nations agreeing to support a $200 billion a year global plan to protect nature.
ITU-led summit outlines measures to protect global submarine cables
Leaders and experts say stronger international cooperation is needed to support the world's digital infrastructure.