
Afghan quake death toll surpasses 1,400 as global aid bypasses Taliban
An IFRC official says the difficult terrain where the quake struck could turn this into a 'protracted crisis' lasting months.
China is a global power with the world’s second-largest economy and an increasing geopolitical rivalry with the United States. As the U.S. has reduced its engagement with certain multilateral institutions, China has increasingly sought to fill that vacuum by increasing its funding to the U.N. and placing its nationals in leadership roles.
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An IFRC official says the difficult terrain where the quake struck could turn this into a 'protracted crisis' lasting months.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization's initial security focus has broadened to include economic and trade cooperation.
The move by France, Germany, and the United Kingdom is intended to intensify pressure on Iran's strained economy.
The twin moves reflect an attempt to navigate intense competition between the U.S., China, and the E.U.
A 15% U.S. tariff rate on most European goods is a key point, with specifics on the auto tariffs tied to E.U. lawmaking.
The move comes ahead of a critical vote to adopt a new fuel standard and global carbon pricing mechanism for emissions.
Corporate presence at the INC-5.2 negotiations in Geneva raises concerns about the integrity of the final treaty text.
NASA's plan is governed by a complex framework of international accords including the 1967 Outer Space Treaty.
The negotiations in Geneva are the sixth round of talks since 175 nations agreed in 2022 to create a legally binding treaty.
The court's advisory opinion stems from a sustained campaign led by Vanuatu and supported by 130 U.N. member nations.
The U.S. will remain a full member of UNESCO until its withdrawal officially takes effect at the close of next year.
The package will greatly impact the ability of international organizations and foreign aid programs to deliver help.
A prevous study on climatic and global effects of nuclear war raised awareness of the concept of "nuclear winter."
Britain, France and Germany threaten to reimpose sanctions if there is no progress on limiting Tehran's nuclear program.
The World Meteorological Organization revealed these airborne hazards affect 330 million people in 150 countries.
Southeast Asian leaders face new U.S. tariff threats, gain nuclear zone promise from China in shifting global dynamic.