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.
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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.
Grynspan still ahead in U.N. race as Security Council deadlock persists
Costa Rican falls to nine positive votes in fifth straw poll as support declines across the leading candidates.
UNHCR says refugee protection systems nearing breaking point
Budget shortfall puts 8.3 million at risk as registration, child protection and programs for survivors of violence are cut.
OpenAI ‘rogue AI’ incident tests safeguards debated at U.N.
UNCTAD calls for mandatory reporting after OpenAI notified the agency of activity targeting its system over 16,000 times.
AI safety debate shifts to who will police frontier systems
Governments and technology leaders agree on testing and oversight but remain divided over who should set the rules.
U.S. to build two new Greenland bases under signed Arctic deal
Accord expands American military access and locks out non-NATO forces but stops short of Trump's claim of U.S. ‘control.’
U.N. opens debate with warnings over war, paralysis and global order
Lula assails Security Council inaction before Trump defends his decision to start Iran war as leaders meet in New York.
WHO maps ‘very high’ health risks as El Niño rapidly strengthens
Global assessment flags malnutrition, cholera and disease risks as climate pattern collides with wars and hunger.