U.N. appeal shows how regional conflict is reshaping Lebanon
While the request reflects immediate needs, officials describe the crisis as a threat to Lebanon's long-term resilience.
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WMO warns El Niño likely to develop, raising risks of extremes
U.N. weather agency says forecasts are a 'call to action' as governments prepare for droughts, floods, and heatwaves.
Europe seeks strategic minerals in its own urban mine waste streams
Recovering valuable materials from products in circulation is becoming part of industrial and security planning in Brussels.
U.N. top court backs workers' right to strike in landmark labor ruling
International Court of Justice says strikes are protected under a core ILO convention, resolving a long-running dispute.
Major powers fuel new conflicts as aid to poorer nations declines
A new U.N. assessment says wars, energy shocks and shrinking aid push vulnerable economies deeper into debt.
Global health emergency declared over Ebola in Congo and Uganda
WHO warns Bundibugyo outbreak may be significantly larger than detected as cases reach Kinshasa and Kampala.
WHO-backed commission urges climate emergency declaration
European former leaders and health officials call for climate change to be treated as a security and public health crisis.
Macron, Guterres back African push for U.N. Security Council reform
France joined African leaders in calling for Security Council reform and more African representation in global institutions.
Joint expert report finds digital failures may cascade across borders
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Organizers say RightsCon canceled in Zambia over Chinese pressure
Access Now says foreign interference over Taiwenese activists forced cancellation days before leading human rights summit.
Venice Biennale jury resigns after citing ICC-linked award exclusion
Decision ties major art exhibition to international legal disputes, prompting backlash and procedural overhaul.
Countries meet outside U.N. process to advance fossil fuel phaseout
Santa Marta talks aimed to build momentum for a new means of working on climate measures beyond the current gridlock.
UAE to exit OPEC, seeking a strategic shift and more production flexibility
Move reflects long-running tensions with Saudi Arabia over quotas as Abu Dhabi seeks greater control over output policy.
Global military spending hits record as Europe and Asia drive growth
U.S. decline over Ukraine war masks faster growth elsewhere as wars and long-term security shifts drive spending.
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