UNHCR launches push to halve long-term refugee displacement by 2035
Global forced displacement fell for the first time in a decade, but millions are trapped in years-long exile, dependent on aid.
Secretary-general candidates call for a more activist U.N. as race heats up
At the first globally televised debate of the 2026 contest, contenders argued the U.N. must rebuild trust through results.
Germany's Security Council defeat exposes limits of influence at U.N.
Despite being the U.N.'s second-largest contributor, Berlin failed to secure a two-year seat, losing to Portugal and Austria.
Rare contested election signals high stakes in debate over U.N. reforms
Bangladesh's Khalilur Rahman won a narrow vote to lead the General Assembly as nations prepare to confront reforms.
Hormuz disruptions drive up aid costs amid U.N. funding squeeze
Shipping delays, rising transport prices and deep budget cuts force humanitarian agencies into difficult choices worldwide.
E.U. adopts first science diplomacy framework, links research to policy
After a multi-year process, the bloc is moving from defining science diplomacy to building the structures to support it.
Immersive 'Portal of Nations' aims to connect public with multilateralism
New Geneva center opens as major powers challenge norms and U.N. institutions seek closer engagement with the public.
Scientists reopen contentious question on valid carbon offsets
A new study suggests temporary carbon storage may have a legitimate role in climate mitigation, though not for CO₂.
The Vatican moves into AI diplomacy
Pope Leo XIV’s first AI encyclical positions the Catholic Church inside a widening international struggle.
WHO assembly backs major health measures as financial strains mount
New strategies on antimicrobial resistance, financing and radiation protection approved - while doing 'more with less.'
NPT review ends in deadlock as Iran dispute exposes nuclear divisions
The third consecutive failure of a nuclear treaty review shows widening tensions over the world's nonproliferation regime.
U.N. member nations back climate ruling despite U.S. and oil producers
General Assembly urges countries to comply with legal obligations on climate, adding political and legal pressure.
U.S. pledges $1.8B more for U.N. aid in push for humanitarian overhaul
The initiative reflects Washington's emerging approach of stricter oversight with continued humanitarian financing.
Ecuador's Espinosa becomes fifth candidate to lead United Nations
If elected, Espinosa, Bachelet or Grynspan would become the first woman to serve as U.N. chief since the U.N.’s founding.
WHO says hantavirus cruise outbreak serious but not COVID-like
Health authorities have scrambled to trace dozens of people who recently sailed on the Dutch vessel MV Hondius.
Europe and global science bodies seek broader consensus on research
New global effort aims to tackle concerns existing frameworks reflect Western models of how science is conducted.