Mongolia sets aside ICC warrant to give Putin a red-carpet welcome
Landlocked between Russia and China, Mongolia depends on Russia to meet its energy needs and China to buy its exports.
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WHO's new global guidance takes aim at antimicrobial resistance
The guidance comes weeks before the U.N. General Assembly takes up the issue of AMR at its high-level meeting this month.
Second round of U.N. emergency cash provided for crisis hotspots
More than a third of the funds will support aid efforts for people in Yemen (US$20 million) and Ethiopia (US$15 million).
U.N.: Rising seas pose threat to coastal cities, island nations
With the Earth growing hotter and the oceans becoming warmer, rising sea levels threaten islands and coastal areas.
WHO's global mpox plan won't cover at least US$100M in vaccine costs
The U.N. health agency's US$135 million mpox plan covers mainly 'international support to national mpox responses.'
On Geneva visit, diplomats tout international humanitarian law
As the U.N. honored the Geneva Conventions, the Red Cross chief said non-compliance is a 'serious problem.'
Sudan aid deal reached in wake of U.S.-brokered peace talks at Geneva
The U.N.'s chief says it will work with Sudanese authorities to use a 'simplified system' for humanitarian aid deliveries.
U.N. rights chief fears repeat of 2017 atrocities against fleeing Rohingya
Refugees observe the 10-year anniversary of their flight to safety from Myanmar and demand a safe return.
Ukraine nuclear plant's safety deteriorates after drone strike
The IAEA's director general says he is 'extremely concerned' about safety at Zaporizhzhia after a nearby drone attack.
WHO declares spread of mpox in Africa a global health emergency
Alarmed at the spread of a new variant, the U.N. health agency's move follows an previous one that ended last year.
For 466 million children, extreme heat has doubled in two generations
Many of these children lack any modern means to endure the soaring temps that particularly afflict eight African countries.
Africa CDC declares mpox surge its first continental health emergency
WHO will convene an emergency panel to determine if the mpox outbreak in Africa is a global public health emergency.
Evidence of escalating atrocities committed by Myanmar military
The report for the year ending on June 30 observes that armed conflicts increased as challenges to military rule intensified.
Geneva Conventions at the 75-year mark can 'preserve lives and dignity'
The four international treaties, which form the rules of war, have been ratified or acceded to by virtually all nations.
Global unemployment for youth is at 13%. That's actually a 15-year low.
But the International Labor Organization notes the post-pandemic job recovery for 15- to 24-year-olds is not universal.
Atomic watchdog alert to risk of fighting near Russian nuclear plant
IAEA is monitoring the fighting from Ukraine's assault with thousands of troops near Kursk's six reactor units.