In final stretch, pandemic treaty talks narrowing on benefit sharing
A $10.5 billion global fund for pandemic preparedness would cost a fraction of the devastation the treaty seeks to prevent.
China
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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In Swiss court, Indonesian islanders take on cement giant over climate
The court's preliminary hearing focused on whether the case is admissible under Swiss law, setting a potential precedent.
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 and India mend ties at SCO summit as Trump's tariffs sting
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization's initial security focus has broadened to include economic and trade cooperation.
European nations trigger sanctions 'snapback' on Iran's nuclear program
The move by France, Germany, and the United Kingdom is intended to intensify pressure on Iran's strained economy.
Nations establish advisory bodies to serve as global watchdog for AI
The twin moves reflect an attempt to navigate intense competition between the U.S., China, and the E.U.
Framework for a new U.S.-E.U. deal confirmed to rebalance trade links
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.
Washington vows retaliation over U.N. shipping emissions plan
The move comes ahead of a critical vote to adopt a new fuel standard and global carbon pricing mechanism for emissions.
Lobbyists outnumber E.U. diplomats at plastic treaty talks, analysis shows
Corporate presence at the INC-5.2 negotiations in Geneva raises concerns about the integrity of the final treaty text.
NASA fast-tracks lunar nuclear reactor amid new space race
NASA's plan is governed by a complex framework of international accords including the 1967 Outer Space Treaty.
Plastic treaty talks open with longshot bid for consensus deal
The negotiations in Geneva are the sixth round of talks since 175 nations agreed in 2022 to create a legally binding treaty.
U.N. top court rules a healthy environment is a human right
The court's advisory opinion stems from a sustained campaign led by Vanuatu and supported by 130 U.N. member nations.
Trump administration pulls plug on UNESCO again, cites anti-Israel bias
The U.S. will remain a full member of UNESCO until its withdrawal officially takes effect at the close of next year.
Congress sends cuts to foreign aid and public media to Trump's desk
The package will greatly impact the ability of international organizations and foreign aid programs to deliver help.
U.N. launches new nuclear war impact study, first since 1988
A prevous study on climatic and global effects of nuclear war raised awareness of the concept of "nuclear winter."
Europe issues ultimatum to Iran as the nuclear deal deadline looms
Britain, France and Germany threaten to reimpose sanctions if there is no progress on limiting Tehran's nuclear program.