Top U.N. panel hears evidence of North Korea human rights abuses
The U.S., Albania, Japan, and South Korea led a U.N. Security Council session that shone a spotlight on starvation and repression under Kim Jong Un's regime.
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Fund seeks to elevate Afghan girls' voices in bid for higher education
Education Cannot Wait said Afghan girls are the "furthest behind" in efforts to erase poverty and reduce inequality.
Italy undecided about exiting China's Belt and Road Initiative
As the only G-7 member to have joined Beijing's sprawling global pact, Italy had indicated it would leave. But now Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the decision is still up in the air.
Nuclear tensions fuel disarmament agenda for Hiroshima G-7 summit
Humanitarian leaders say the risk of nuclear catastrophe is the highest 'since the worst moments of the Cold War.'
G-7 pushes back against aggressive nuclear moves by Russia and China
The Group of Seven's nonproliferation directors expressed alarm that Russia, China and North Korea have all been pushing to expand their nuclear-armed capabilities.
U.N. staff and appeal for aid in limbo from Taliban ban on Afghan women
Most employees who work for UNAMA are Afghan nationals - women and men who have been instructed to stay home.
Vanuatu's 'epic' win lets top U.N. court set climate obligations
The ICJ is being asked for a legal opinion on nations' legal obligations to fight global warming – and the consequences if they don't.
WHO fires Western Pacific regional chief over 'findings of misconduct'
The global health organization said it plans to hold a closed-door election to replace Dr. Takeshi Kasai in October.
ASEAN leaders' talks focus on peace in Myanmar and South China Sea
Southeast Asian foreign ministers sought to defuse conflicts from Myanmar's military, China's expanding footprint, and North Korea's missile testing.
Asia-Pacific rocked by growing hunger, nutrition and health crisis
A lack of feed, fertilizer, financing, food and fuel is blamed for hunger, lack of nutrition and medical issues from conflicts, climate and other factors.
U.N. political mission clarifies how it uses cash in Afghanistan
The U.N. Assistance Mission in Afghanistan disputed the Taliban-controlled bank's portrayal of US$40 million in aid.
Flood aid conference raises $9B for Pakistan rebuilding
Climate-induced devastating floods submerged a third of Pakistan last year, affecting 33 million people and leaving 1,739 dead, and could force 9 million people into poverty.
U.N. says Myanmar's mass pardons include some 300 political prisoners
Though the release of political prisoners in Myanmar is a relief to those unfairly detained and their families, the U.N. human rights office notes the military junta is still holding thousands of others in detention for opposing military rule.
WHO presses Chinese health officials for data on COVID-19 spike
The U.N. health agency sought information from Beijing about the COVID-19 surge as nations impose travel restrictions.
Aid groups warn of deadly consequences from Taliban ban
NGOs and humanitarian organizations, many staffed and led by women, provide critical life-saving services in Afghanistan.
APEC leaders condemn Russian war in Ukraine, global economic impacts
Recovering from the nearly three-year COVID-19 pandemic is a priority for the organization along with dealing with climate change, food shortages and inflation.