Trump orders new testing of nuclear weapons, sparking arms race fears
The directive, using the stronger language of an 'instruction' rather than a threat, undermines decades of arms control.
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UNHCR faces liquidity crisis as U.S. policy, $6.1 billion gap strain budget
The U.N. refugee agency expects $3.9 billion in 2025 funding, contrasting sharply with its $10 billion 2024 approved budget.
U.N. warns of highest nuclear threat in decades, cites strained treaties
To counter these threats, the U.N. formed an independent scientific panel to report on the effects of a nuclear war.
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.
U.N. rights chief condemns Israel over Gaza, cites evidence for case
He also warned against a 'glorification of violence' as some nations become an 'extension of their ruler's personal power.'
Pakistan grapples with dual flood crisis from rain and glacial melt
A new low-pressure system in India is expected to bring more rain, and the high temperatures also are causing glacial melt.
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.
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."
Nuclear weapons spending globally surpassed $100 billion last year
Nuclear-armed nations possess about 12,400 nuclear warheads, but nearly 90% belong to Russia and the U.S.
Tribunal orders ex-U.N. official to repay 'massive financial losses'
The former official was found to have made deals that included millions of dollars of personal and family benefits.
WMO sees 'vicious circle' of climate change, wildfires, and air pollution
People's health, nature and farmland all suffer from the spiraling negative impacts, says the U.N. health agency.
U.N.: Rising seas pose threat to coastal cities, island nations
With the Earth growing hotter and the oceans becoming warmer, rising sea levels threaten islands and coastal areas.
Heat, drought and death: A deadly combination around the globe
The effects of climate change hit hard from the bombed streets of Gaza to the glitzy venues of the Paris Olympics.
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.
Asia suffers under record 'additional heat' as the globe continues to warm
From Gaza to the Philippines, unseasonal temps in parts of Asia shut schools, hurt crops and challenged refugee camps.
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.