ICJ opens public hearings into Israeli obligations on Gaza aid
A Palestinian diplomat told the U.N.'s top court that Israel uses aid as a 'weapon of war,' targeting civilians and aid workers.
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China reportedly using 'puppet organizations' against its critics
A human rights group and journalists question Beijing's use of 'Chinese government-organized NGOs' at the United Nations.
U.S. and Ukrainian leaders hold 'very productive' talks at Vatican
A day after saying a deal with Russia was close, Trump expressed doubt that Putin is willing to end the Ukraine war.
Trump orders U.S. to expedite permits for deep seabed mining
The order would allow exploratory mining of the ocean floor that is overseen by an organization the U.S. hasn't joined.
World's largest coral bleaching event affects over four-fifths of reefs
The bleaching event began at the start of 2023 and continues today, affecting 82 nations, territories and economies.
A papal messenger of climate action and 'hope, humility and humanity'
U.N. leaders hailed Pope Francis as a champion of the environment and tireless advocate of refugees and migrants.
The Elders' chair Santos: The next U.N. chief 'should be a woman'
Colombia's former president Juan Manuel Santos says his nation's peace process benefited from women leaders.
U.S.-Iran nuclear talks advance as IAEA points to 'crucial' timing
Washington and Tehran held a second round of negotiations. The U.N. watchdog said an Iranian atomic bomb is 'not far off.'
Nations make 'history in Geneva' with landmark pandemic treaty deal
WHO members finally reach consensus on a draft pandemic agreement after 13 formal rounds of meetings since Dec. 2021.
AI promoted for research and innovation in Africa and Europe
An A.U.-E.U. workshop focused on how to use AI to enable the 'economic integration' and success of more techology startups.
U.N. health agency members closing in on a new pandemic agreement
Talks will reconvene next week to finish a proposed global accord for the World Health Assembly to take up in May.
China turns to WTO for help settling dispute with U.S. over Trump tariffs
China requested World Trade Organization-led dispute consultations over Trump's tariffs, now as high as 145%.
E.U.'s €20B plan calls for AI gigafactories with 'green computing'
Europe's 'AI continent' would offer up to five large-scale but power-hungry facilities drawing Big Tech with simpler rules.
Global aid cuts pose 'threat of major backsliding' with maternal deaths
The loss of funding could unravel major progress since 2000 in reducing women's deaths during pregnancy and childbirth.
WTO and E.U. chiefs warn of global consequences from Trump tariffs
Markets plunged in Asia, Europe and the U.S. as leaders were shocked at Trump's tariffs and the risk of a global trade war.