U.N. climate summit confronts 'double burden' of action and debt
The meeting served as a global platform for nations to present their updated national climate plans for the next decade.
Ethiopia
Ethiopia is a landlocked nation in the Horn of Africa with a historically unique past, as it successfully defended itself against formal European colonization. Its capital, Addis Ababa, is a major diplomatic hub, hosting the headquarters of both the A.U. and a U.N. economic commission.
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Tariffs, Gaza, 'America First': Brazil and U.S. presidents set tone at U.N.
Lula criticized 'unilateral attacks' on Brazil's institutions. Trump said the United Nations is not living up to its potential.
Aid cuts and growing refugee numbers weaken education progress
A new report notes the global refugee population is expanding faster than the capacity to provide children with an education.
Deadliest year for aid workers driven primarily by wars in Gaza and Sudan
Beyond Gaza, where most aid workers were killed, Sudan was the second most dangerous country for humanitarians.
Almost nine in 10 journalist killings went unpunished around the world
UNESCO verified 162 journalist killings in 2022 and 2023 – one every four days – including 44% in areas of armed conflict.
Russia defies isolation at BRICS summit joined by China and India
Some nations hope to use BRICS as a financial platform to defy the West, but the bloc also has geopolitical divisions.
Second round of U.N. emergency cash provided for crisis hotspots
More than a third of the funds will support aid efforts for people in Yemen ($20 million) and Ethiopia ($15 million).
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.
Five countries gain uncontested seats on U.N.'s most powerful panel
The U.N. General Assembly elected Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia to the Security Council.
AfDB boosts capital as African leaders target climate-tied debt
Calls for more debt relief and climate finance dominated the multilateral development bank's annual meeting.
WHO warns of gaps, bias in research on climate and vector-borne disease
Most research has focused on wealthier countries that have relatively low disease rates and access to quality heath care.
Acute hunger hits nearly 282 million people as famine looms in Gaza
The number of people facing high levels of acute food insecurity has increased every year since 2019.
U.N. and partners say $4.1 billion in aid is needed for war-torn Sudan
The aid plan is meant to fund the work of 163 organizations inside Sudan and 83 others in refugee-hosting countries.
Ballooning interest rates cripple developing nations with high debt
The World Bank is warning of a "lost decade" as rising interest rates push developing economies to the brink.
As Tigray seethes, NGO reveals state-led campaign against WHO chief
The Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa said the health leader was "targeted" by the Ethiopian government.
Developing nations address climate threat at U.N.'s high-level gathering
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