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World Health Assembly formally adopts hard-fought pandemic treaty
The head of the International Peace Institute praised the treaty negotiators for their 'amazing' critical problem-solving.
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A new report from the U.N. weather agency shows Asia has been heating up nearly twice as fast as the global average.
From disease to pollution, health leaders asked to do more with less
Much of the financial angst this year was caused by the absence and impending withdrawal of the United States.
WHO's $1.7B budget shortfall forces major contractions and reshuffling
'To be blunt, we cannot do everything,' WHO's chief said in announcing a management overhaul and other cuts.
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.
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Turning 80, the U.N. system is expected to contract by 30% in 2025
The reduction in support and services it can deliver is expected to drop to about $50 billion across the U.N. system.
NATO summit grapples with Trump, defense spending push - and Iran
The summit was dominated by U.S. President Donald Trump's first appearance at the world's largest alliance since 2019.
Asia hit hard by climate change, drought, and rising temperatures
A new report from the U.N. weather agency shows Asia has been heating up nearly twice as fast as the global average.
New global science panel set for chemicals, waste, and pollution
UNEP says it began work in 2022 to create a panel that could fill a major gap in the global environmental architecture.