Iran, U.N. watchdog at odds over inspectors in new nuclear accord
The agreement, a technical document signed in Cairo a day earlier, was initially presented as a crucial breakthrough.
European Union (E.U.)
The European Union, a political and economic union of 27 nations, is a major global actor and a key proponent of multilateralism. The E.U. has deep ties with other international organizations, holding observer status at the U.N. and acting as a full member of the G-7 and G-20.
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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.
International bodies convene on escalating GPS jamming threat
The incident in Bulgaria involving the E.C. president's plane was quickly framed as a deliberate act of hybrid warfare.
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.
Humanitarian vessel attacked by Libyan patrol in international waters
A vessel chartered by humanitarian groups had 87 rescued people on board when a Libyan patrol boat approached.
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.
Back to Busan: Global plastic pollution treaty talks end in disarray
The U.N.-hosted talks failed to overcome opposition to reducing plastic production among oil and gas producers.
Global plastics treaty 'drama' on a knife-edge over production caps
European officials say they will not accept a deal 'at any cost' but maintain the bloc is ready to 'build bridges' to succeed.
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.
Geneva's plastic treaty talks at make-or-break moment for ocean health
The 10-day session at the U.N.'s European headquarters is widely seen as the definitive moment for a global accord.
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.
Brussels and Jakarta agree to tighten trade links as more U.S. tariffs loom
A push for deeper bilateral ties is a sign of U.S. trading partners banding together to cut dependence on Washington.
Amid tariff threats, ASEAN secures nuclear zone pledge from China
Southeast Asian leaders face new U.S. tariff threats, gain nuclear zone promise from China in shifting global dynamic.
U.N. rights leader criticizes U.S. and 'any acts of intimidation or reprisal'
The head of the U.N. Human Rights Council pushed back against U.S. sanctions on a council-appointed investigator.
Extreme temps grip Europe as heat islands increase risks for millions
Urgent early warning systems and urban heat protections are needed with extreme heat events becoming more frequent.
G-7 navigates Trump tensions with call for Israel-Iran 'de-escalation'
Trump left the summit in Canada early after signing onto a Group of Seven statement on the Middle East he resisted.