
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.
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More than 2,800 leaders from 120 countries were expected at the World Economic Forum gathering this week.
The World Meteorological Organization said the world hit the record books, up 1.45° C. from pre-industrial times.
Though it cannot enforce its orders, the court issues advisory opinions that carry legal weight and moral authority.
The U.N. in Somalia confirmed an 'aviation incident' with a U.N.-contracted helicopter in Galmudug, Somalia.
FAO's Food Price Index tracks five commodity groups. Experts say food distribution is a worry even if supplies are plentiful.
Global economic growth is projected to slow to 2.4% this year, down from 2.7% in 2023 and 3% before the pandemic began.
The U.N. nuclear watchdog has reported that Tehran increased its output of near weapons-grade uranium.
Sigrid Kaag, a fluent Arabic speaker with extensive Middle East experience, has endured threats of political violence.
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.
The multilateral effort fell short of its ambitious targets but still managed to save an estimated 2.7 million lives.
Nations voted 153-10, with 23 abstentions, demanding a cease-fire and expressing 'grave concern' for people suffering.
The U.N.'s global humanitarian appeal for itself and 1,900 partners in 2024 already assumes 40% in unmet needs.
Negotiators are expected to submit a draft pandemic accord to the 194-nation World Health Assembly for approval next May.
For the first time since becoming leader of the world body, António Guterres invoked Article 99 of the U.N. Charter.
Rich nations have pledged less than 0.2% of the $400 billion a year that developing countries need for losses and damage.
Almost a quarter of the world faces human-induced drought, and 85% of those live in low- or middle-income countries.