Afghan quake death toll surpasses 1,400 as global aid bypasses Taliban
An IFRC official says the difficult terrain where the quake struck could turn this into a 'protracted crisis' lasting months.
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Global trade shaken by 'systemic uncertainty,' UNCTAD report warns
In a growing divide, advanced economies, which often export high-value, low-volume goods, were better positioned.
A Hiroshima survivor's plea to the world: History must not repeat itself
"The atomic bombs that I experienced 80 years ago were like babies compared to today’s nuclear weapons," said Kodama.
The growing digital divide, with a $2.8 trillion price tag to bridge it
As wealthy nations deploy next-generation technologies like 5G and AI, the digital gap is growing deeper, not shallower.
China and India mend ties at SCO summit as Trump's tariffs sting
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization's initial security focus has broadened to include economic and trade cooperation.
Trump's $4.9B aid cut bypasses Congress to threaten organizations
The action is expected to impact operations and funding of international organizations that rely on U.S. contributions.
U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon to wind down after five decades
Lebanese officials wanted UNIFIL to remain because of the country's inability to maintain regional security on its own.
U.S. plan to boycott U.N. rights review draws broad condemnation
Each U.N. member nation is obliged to have its human rights record examined approximately every four and a half years.
European nations trigger sanctions 'snapback' on Iran's nuclear program
The move by France, Germany, and the United Kingdom is intended to intensify pressure on Iran's strained economy.
IAEA inspectors return to Iran amid nuclear dispute, sanctions deadline
Discussions on broader access for IAEA inspectors are underway, but an agreement has not yet been reached.
Nations establish advisory bodies to serve as global watchdog for AI
The twin moves reflect an attempt to navigate intense competition between the U.S., China, and the E.U.
Humanitarian vessel attacked by Libyan patrol in international waters
A vessel chartered by humanitarian groups had 87 rescued people on board when a Libyan patrol boat approached.
Groups condemn Israeli strike on hospital, journalists and rescuers
The attack drew global condemnation from the United Nations, Reporters Without Borders, and other organizations.
New front in humanitarian aid: the questionable price of new efficiency
Critics say the digital transformation is happening faster than governance can keep up, putting sensitive aid data at risk.
Negotiators debate funding and governance for high seas treaty
The U.N.-brokered treaty is close to becoming law, with 52 countries signed on and eight more needed to make it official.
Famine declared in Gaza as U.N. humanitarian chief pleads for access
U.N. humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher delivered a scathing condemnation of Israel's role in 'a preventable famine.'