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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Anthropic, South Africa and the emerging divide in AI governance
As AI companies debate moral reasoning in AI, the Global South struggles to build credible systems for AI oversight.
OSCE conference recasts technology as a security governance challenge
Swiss officials argue multilateral institutions must shift from reactive diplomacy to anticipatory governance.
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.
Joint expert report finds digital failures may cascade across borders
Experts say resilience planning has not kept pace with reliance on satellites, cables, data centers and power grids.
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.
Europe's conflict-driven energy crisis tests limits of scientific advice
Expert evidence from scientific advisors is abundant but the political decisions on energy still follow a different logic.
Undersea infrastructure risks rise as U.S. panel warns of sabotage threats
Senate hearing highlights Baltic Sea activity, legal gaps and global risks to underwater cables and energy networks.
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.
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.
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.