U.N. climate chief says next 2 years will be 'essential' to saving the planet
This year and next mark the countdown to a 2025 deadline for governments to strengthen their carbon-cutting plans.
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U.N. Security Council for first time agrees to demand cease-fire in Gaza
On a 14-0 vote with the U.S. abstaining, the council urged a cease-fire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
U.N. Security Council blocked again on a proposal urging Gaza cease-fire
After the U.S. vetoed the first three proposals, China and Russia stopped the council's fourth try at a Gaza resolution.
Nations pushing for AI governance around issues of access and privacy
A top U.N. official cites strong concerns about mental privacy, which is 'a line that we should not cross at all' as AI develops.
Uneven post-pandemic recovery widens gap between rich and poor
Europe dominates the top rankings as development in half of the world’s poorest nations falls below pre-pandemic levels.
Brazil vows to push for elusive U.N. reforms during its G-20 presidency
Non-veto wielding nations have tried for years to reform the U.N.'s post-World War II power structure with little success.
In Munich, leaders confront strains of wars in Europe and Middle East
The summit is focused on Europe's uncertain security, clouded by Russia's threat and America's political turmoil.
IMF sees path to 'soft landing' for the global economy in its latest outlook
IMF forecasts a strengthening global economy as inflation cools, but warns of the threat of wars and other disruptions.
‘Doomsday Clock’ warns of nuclear threats, wars, climate crisis and AI
The symbolic clock will remain set at the closest point to the symbolic hour of apocalpyse it has ever been since 1947.
Global fractures spur summits of developing and non-aligned nations
Russia’s war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war accelerated geopolitical tensions among major powers.
Wars, climate, trade top global challenges for leaders at Davos
More than 2,800 leaders from 120 countries were expected at the World Economic Forum gathering this week.
U.N. council seat adds twist to Guyana-Venezuela tensions
Guyana, an impoverished former British colony, controls the Essequibo region and the US$1 billion a year it generates.
Europeans and U.S. condemn Iran's acceleration in nuclear program
The U.N. nuclear watchdog has reported that Tehran increased its output of near weapons-grade uranium.
U.N. panel demands aid flow to Gaza as population goes hungry
At least 576,600 people or 1-in-4 households in Gaza are out of food and face extreme hunger as the risk of famine spreads.
Ballooning interest rates cripple developing nations with high debt
The World Bank is warning of a "lost decade" as rising interest rates push developing economies to the brink.
Cash-strapped U.N. aid appeal falls to US$46 billion for 181 million
The U.N.'s global humanitarian appeal for itself and 1,900 partners in 2024 already assumes 40% in unmet needs.