Trump to withdraw the U.S. from Paris climate treaty for second time
The process of forcing the United States to exit from the almost 200-nation climate treaty will take a year to complete.
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IMF warns Trump’s policies could fuel inflation and prevent rate cuts
The global organization forecasts some improvement in the world economy but says Trump's plans cloud the outlook.
BRICS adds Indonesia to its rivalry with the G-20 for global cooperation
The group named for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa targets social inclusion and global governance reforms.
Humanitarian aid workers thin ranks as Haiti violence intensifies
The United Nations and Doctors Without Borders are moving staff to safety as gangs take over Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince.
Trump strongly rejects international cooperation. Round 2 is underway.
The U.N. and other organizations expect a second round of reduced U.S. support and engagement with Trump's return.
Trump picks fierce U.N. critic as U.S. ambassador to the world body
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik will succeed career diplomat Linda Thomas-Greenfield as U.S. envoy to the U.N.
A second Trump wave is about to hit IOs. Not all have survival strategies.
Trump's second term will likely pose a serious challenge to U.N.-led efforts on climate change, global health and trade.
Opinions | Swiss and U.S. voters could teach each other a few things
I'm an 18-year-old Swiss-American learning how two similar democracies can have such different political cultures.
U.N. biodiversity summit ends without financing deal in overtime
World leaders failed to reach agreement over who should pay what into which fund toward the global biodiversity goals.
Inflation is down, but politics and conflicts dim economic outlook
IMF blames lackluster global economy on slowing growth, potential trade wars and regional conflicts.
Opinions | Hello, I'm Felix. I just got the right to vote in two countries.
As a Swiss-American, I'm represented by a Swiss woman president who spoke at the U.N. Maybe the U.S. will follow?
Global talks on Earth's eco-crisis hinge on Indigenous communities
A report found a 73% drop in wildlife populations since 1970 and said nations must tackle the climate and nature crises.
Probe finds 'clear and deliberate' repression in Maduro's Venezuela
U.N. investigators say Maduro's forces are using torture and sexual abuse to punish protesters and foes of his regime.
Bleak outlook for international organizations if Trump returns
Global cooperation on health, defense, climate change and more would be at risk under a second Trump presidency.
Press freedom groups welcome largest prisoner swap since Cold War
Reporters Without Borders said it is "hugely relieved" at the release of Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva.
G-20 finance ministers agree higher taxes on super-rich are a priority
A proposed 2% minimum tax on billionaires will be taken up at Brazil's G-20 Leaders' Summit in November.