Global talks kick off on hazardous chemicals and waste management
Virtually all the world's nations are negotiating proposals under the legally binding Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions to limit toxic chemicals, pollutants and wastes.
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U.N. chief rebukes Russia at a meeting chaired by its top diplomat
Twice in a week U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has criticized two powerful members of the world body: Russia for invading Ukraine and the U.S. for spying on his phone calls.
International arms control at a 'crossroads' over nuclear threats
The NATO chief emphasized the need to negotiate new arms control arrangements, despite broad geopolitical worries.
Migrants suffer deadliest quarter in central Mediterranean since 2017
The figures show an 'intolerable' loss of life amid more reports of government-led rescue delays and obstacles to NGOs' search and rescue efforts.
Wanted on war crimes charges, Russian official appears before U.N.
Diplomats from other nations objected to the Russian-led U.N. Security Council session as an exercise in disinformation.
NATO chief: Finland 'safer,' military alliance 'stronger' with accession
The addition more than doubles the length of 1,215 kilometers of borders that NATO member nations share with Russia.
News consortium reveals trove of data on Russian cyber strategies
The potential Russian targets for cybercrimes and disinformation included Swiss diplomats and nuclear plants.
European court hears first citizen complaints over climate inaction
The European Court of Human Rights heard two climate cases brought by citizens against Swiss and French authorities.
Prisoner executions, other abuses found on both sides in Ukraine war
The U.N. cited executions, human shields, torture and other inhumane treatment by Russian and Ukrainian forces.
Ukraine to secure first IMF loan package due to wartime spending
Ukraine ran up a huge deficit mainly due to military spending, and had to rely on its central bank printing more money.
U.N.-brokered Black Sea grain deal extended for at least two months
The Black Sea Grain Initiative, a U.N.-brokered agreement with Russia, Ukraine and Turkey on July 22, 2022, was reauthorized once again.
Court issues warrant for Putin over Ukrainian child abductions
The prosecutor says the charges involve deportation of 'at least hundreds of children' taken from orphanages and homes.
Experts urge accountability for Russian war crimes in Ukraine
The report's alleged war crimes in Ukraine include killings, torture, rape, kidnapped children and attacks on civilians.
U.N. atomic watchdog chief 'astonished by the complacency'
Europe's biggest nuclear power plant is running on emergency diesel generators to prevent a major radiation catastrophe.
Lost childhoods: Ukraine's most innocent victims in Putin's war
The global demands for peace grow as humanitarian aid workers emphasize the war's devastating effect on children.
Russia to suspend role in last remaining nuclear accord with U.S.
Putin said Russia will not withdraw from the treaty but will no longer allow NATO countries to inspect its nuclear arsenal.