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The fight for digital sovereignty moves into the cloud
Governments and technology providers are building infrastructure to keep sensitive data under domestic control.
U.N. considers new treaty to combat environmental crime
Governments meeting in Vienna face calls for stronger action against illegal mining, logging and wildlife trafficking.
Aid cuts erode humanitarian data as U.N. seeks $8B to reach most in need
Monitoring systems, assessments and institutional records are at risk as organizations struggle to identify those most in need.
Veto threats leave U.N. leadership race deadlocked after 6th straw poll
Rebeca Grynspan leads a three-way contest to succeed António Guterres, but all seven candidates face opposition.
World falling behind on biodiversity goals as leaders gather for summit
New U.N. assessment finds fewer than half of national targets on track, pressuring governments to turn pledges into action.
White House defends excluding OSCE observers at U.S. midterms
Washington says Americans can oversee their own elections. OSCE warns that conflicts with international commitments.
U.N. adopts pandemic declaration as global health divisions deepen
The U.S., Israel and Argentina oppose a declaration backed by 153 nations amid disputes over vaccine access and sharing.
U.N. refugee agency plans sweeping revamp as funding crisis deepens
UNHCR chief outlines changes to operations in 31 locations, reduced management and a shift toward national institutions.
WHO leadership contenders urge major reform as fiscal crisis deepens
Four candidates outline plans to reshape the U.N. health agency, reduce duplication and rebuild global cooperation.
Trump administration targets entire ICC with sweeping new sanctions
The move threatens the International Criminal Court hours after a former ICC judge won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navi Pillay as courts face growing attacks
The Norwegian Nobel Committee honors the South African jurist for advancing international law and accountability.
U.N. postal agency warns tariffs and conflict shrink global delivery routes
New report finds U.S. customs changes reduce international shipments and concentrate traffic among fewer countries.
WTO raises global trade forecast as AI boom offsets other disruptions
Trade in goods is expected to grow 3.9% in 2026 even as conflict-related disruptions weaken trade in services.
China seeks WHO leadership as U.S. retreat recasts global health politics
Beijing nominates public health official Song Li to succeed Tedros, joining a seven-way contest at the U.N. health agency.
Wildlife populations down 73% as U.N. biodiversity summit nears
WWF says conservation successes offer hope but nations must accelerate changes to food, energy and financing.