British physician Dr. David Nabarro, a global health visionary, dies at 75
Tributes highlighted Dr. Nabarro's profound influence and strategic acumen in tackling health and humanitarian crises.
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European diplomats to continue Iranian nuclear talks after Istanbul
Talks between the E3 and Iran marked their first formal round since the 12-day conflict with Israel and the U.S. in June.
U.N. top court rules a healthy environment is a human right
The court's advisory opinion stems from a sustained campaign led by Vanuatu and supported by 130 U.N. member nations.
Trump administration pulls plug on UNESCO again, cites anti-Israel bias
The U.S. will remain a full member of UNESCO until its withdrawal officially takes effect at the close of next year.
Global droughts intensify threats to food security, trade, social stability
Experts call it a 'slow-moving global catastrophe' for food, energy, and trade that will require systematic monitoring.
U.S. and Italy reject WHO pandemic changes to global health regulations
In a move that undercuts health cooperation, the countries cited concerns the reforms would infringe on sovereignty.
U.N. refugee agency warns 11.6 million at risk in dire funding cuts
Financial aid and emergency relief deliveries have dropped 60% globally, as shelter programs are critically diminished.
Congress sends cuts to foreign aid and public media to Trump's desk
The package will greatly impact the ability of international organizations and foreign aid programs to deliver help.
U.N. launches new nuclear war impact study, first since 1988
A prevous study on climatic and global effects of nuclear war raised awareness of the concept of "nuclear winter."
Europe issues ultimatum to Iran as the nuclear deal deadline looms
Britain, France and Germany threaten to reimpose sanctions if there is no progress on limiting Tehran's nuclear program.
Childhood immunization at 85% but some coverage gaps fuel outbreaks
The world is off track to meet its 2030 goal of halving the number of 'zero-dose' children who never received a vaccine.
GESDA unveils new "anticipatory science diplomacy" framework
The Geneva foundation emphasizes that science diplomacy needs anticipation so it can evolve and renew multilateralism.
World off-track to meet most Sustainable Development Goals
Only 35% of 169 targets are on track or show "adequate progress," according to the U.N.'s new SDGs report.
Brussels and Jakarta agree to tighten trade links as more U.S. tariffs loom
A push for deeper bilateral ties is a sign of U.S. trading partners banding together to cut dependence on Washington.
Sand and dust storms intensify global health and economic crises
The World Meteorological Organization revealed these airborne hazards affect 330 million people in 150 countries.
Amid tariff threats, ASEAN secures nuclear zone pledge from China
Southeast Asian leaders face new U.S. tariff threats, gain nuclear zone promise from China in shifting global dynamic.