UNICEF raises alert over lagging confidence in childhood vaccines
Public perception of the importance of vaccines for children fell during the pandemic in 52 of 55 countries studied.
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Study says bottled water industry undercuts safe drinking water for all
The bottled water industry is expected to grow to $500 billion a year in sales but isn't aligned with the U.N.'s Global Goals.
Male-only parliaments are no longer as gender parity slowly advances
Six nations have gender parity or a women's majority: Rwanda, Cuba, Nicaragua, Mexico, New Zealand and U.A.E.
Venezuelan deal sets stage for $3B in frozen assets to go to aid fund
The agreement restarts negotiations and clears the way for Chevron to resume pumping Venezuelan oil.
Headed back home reflecting on the 'dark side' of COPs
High prices and tight security in an 'exclusive playground': the lesser known, less-than-savory side of a climate summit.
Global quantum institute for best use cases proposed for Geneva
A coalition announced plans for a global institute for quantum computing that equitably shares the new technology.
U.N. rights chief decries reported Israeli spyware abuse on journalists
Michelle Bachelet said reports about the use of Pegasus software for spying 'seem to confirm some of the worst fears.'
Global coronavirus cases surge past 25 million
The world reached 25 million coronavirus infections, rising at a pace that indicates the pandemic has further accelerated since the 20 million mark.
UNICEF says lead poisons up to 800 million kids
A third of the world's children have elevated levels of lead in their blood that could lead to irreversible harm, UNICEF and Pure Earth reported.
Eight candidates in running for WTO chief
Eight contenders from Britain, Egypt, Kenya, Mexico, Moldova, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and South Korea have until September 7 to campaign for the job of WTO chief.
Security Council backs COVID-19 cease-fire
The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a resolution calling for cease-fires worldwide so that everyone can focus on ending the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global coronavirus cases top 6 million
Cases of COVID-19 surpassed 6 million worldwide on Sunday accompanied by 367,000 deaths including an increasing toll in Latin America.
U.N. resolution calls for global virus effort
The U.N. General Assembly urged all nations to join in ensuring universal access to medical supplies, drugs, future vaccines and testing for the pandemic.
IOM help to migrant caravan in Guatemala shows growing aid trend
The U.N. migration agency was providing aid and arranging the return home of more than 140 migrants from Honduras.
G-20 ministers press to elevate the importance of global trade rules
G-20 foreign ministers agreed WTO reforms are urgently needed to boost its relevance amid a U.S.-China trade war.
Progress and worry as children's rights treaty enters fourth decade
A human rights treaty helped make children healthier, but they still face threats like climate change and online abuse.