U.S.-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks explore ceasefire, territory terms
Negotiators met in Geneva as the fourth anniversary of the invasion approached and military strikes continued.
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U.S. and Iran outline principles for nuclear deal in Geneva talks
Indirect negotiations mediated by Oman advance despite military signaling and unresolved enrichment dispute.
U.N. urges renewed push to finish decolonization as climate warms
With 17 non-self-governing territories remaining, U.N. leaders call for dialogue, climate resilience and inclusive processes.
A.U. summit shows shift toward regional pillars in global governance
African Union seeks financing, security and representation as U.N. signals an expanded reliance on continental bodies.
Five nations invoke chemical weapons treaty in Navalny's death
Laboratory analyses cited as evidence of toxin poisoning prompt referral to OPCW compliance mechanisms.
Letter from Taos: Climate and immigration attacks disrupting lives
Trump's "America First" policies spark anger and dismay stretching from the U.S. to the Olympic Games and to Geneva.
Merz warns rules-based order eroding, urges trans-Atlantic reset
German chancellor says NATO benefits U.S. as well as Europe amid continued tensions over Greenland and burden-sharing.
NATO and Washington align on reduced U.S. role with guarantees
European allies assume greater defense responsibility as former U.S. officials stress alliance remains central to security.
U.N. agencies widen antimicrobial resistance fight to waste systems
Research links food loss and waste to spread of drug-resistant microbes as strategy shifts toward environmental controls.
IPU reports most lawmakers face intimidation, online abuse dominant
Survey of parliamentarians points to widespread public hostility; women and minority lawmakers report higher risk.
NATO launches Arctic Sentry to consolidate High North presence
Military alliance's new coordination framework links Allied drills as Russia expands military activity in the High North.
Global perception of corruption sinks as integrity leadership falters
Transparency International index points to weaker accountability and fewer high-integrity governments.
Services reshaping least developed economies, but not their prosperity
UNCTAD urges better links in services, industry and exports to turn growth into higher incomes and productivity.
European security forum warns of ‘wrecking ball’ in postwar order
Munich Security Conference signals deepening strain on global rules, alliances and multilateral constraints.
Nature’s decline is a business crisis, IPBES says in global assessment
More than 150 governments approve science-policy report showing that current incentives drive biodiversity loss.
Chilean diplomat Julio Cordano wins chair of U.N. plastics treaty talks
Procedural vote resets leadership of stalled negotiations as global pressure builds for more substantive progress.