Africa CDC declares mpox surge its first continental health emergency
WHO will convene an emergency panel to determine if the mpox outbreak in Africa is a global public health emergency.
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Evidence of escalating atrocities committed by Myanmar military
The report for the year ending on June 30 observes that armed conflicts increased as challenges to military rule intensified.
Geneva Conventions at the 75-year mark can 'preserve lives and dignity'
The four international treaties, which form the rules of war, have been ratified or acceded to by virtually all nations.
Global unemployment for youth is at 13%. That's actually a 15-year low.
The International Labor Organization notes the post-pandemic job recovery for 15- to 24-year-olds is not universal.
Atomic watchdog alert to risk of fighting near Russian nuclear plant
IAEA is monitoring the fighting from Ukraine's assault with thousands of troops near Kursk's six reactor units.
Nine UNRWA staffers to be fired in connection to probe of Oct. 7 attacks
U.N. investigators found nine UNRWA staff members 'may have been involved' in Hamas' attacks on Israel last year.
Press freedom groups welcome largest prisoner swap since Cold War
Reporters Without Borders said it is "hugely relieved" at the release of Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva.
U.N. report finds Israeli captors abused Palestinian detainees
ICC prosecutors could use the U.N. report to bolster the court's work of investigating suspected war crimes in Gaza.
G-20 finance ministers agree higher taxes on super-rich are a priority
A proposed 2% minimum tax on billionaires will be taken up at Brazil's G-20 Leaders' Summit in November.
Envoy to Yemen tells U.N. Security Council of a new 'path to de-escalate'
The U.N. secretary-general's special envoy for Yemen said regional dangers grew but the warring parties are talking.
Heat, drought and death: A deadly combination around the globe
The effects of climate change hit hard from the bombed streets of Gaza to the glitzy venues of the Paris Olympics.
ICJ calls Israeli occupation of lands an illegal annexation and apartheid
The determination is the first time an international court weighed in on Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory.
E.U. court rules commission must disclose vaccine contract details
The E.C. must disclose indemnity clauses protecting drugmakers and officials who negotiated contracts.
Trump shooting is latest sign of rise in America's political violence
The head of Freedom House called the shooting 'a grim and shocking blow to the American democratic process.'
NATO's most powerful member tries to reassure rest of alliance and world
As summit host, Biden's administration projected unity for Ukraine and deflected concern about Trump.
U.N. seeks decade of cooperation to fight rise in sand and dust storms
A U.N. report says at least 25% of global dust emissions that scatter on land and ocean come from human activities.