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Surveys show majority of public still trusts U.N. despite an overall decline
The U.N. appears to be more trusted than many governments, other multilateral institutions, and regional organizations.
Research and innovation helping to fuel Africa-Europe partnership
Ministers urged creation of 'regional innovation ecosystems' that would include AI strategies and digital governance.
Top U.S. diplomat defends key foreign aid cuts at House hearing
The Trump administration and its allies in Congress sparred with Democrats over America's spending and stature abroad.
NATO's Latvian front expands drive for conscripts with growing support
The military draft now looms over young Latvians to bolster NATO-allied defenses, but many have started to embrace it.
U.N. chief: Structural reform in the works, but members need to pay up
A major financial squeeze is hitting the embattled U.N., which is owed $5.1 billion for its regular and peacekeeping budgets.
As Latvia defends border, Ukraine peace talks test strength of NATO
On a hike with reporters in a snow-covered pine forest, a Latvian colonel pointed to a border array of tank deterrents.
U.S. to eliminate conflict response, war crimes investigation programs
Proposed targets include cutting efforts key to International Criminal Court cases from Russia's war in Ukraine.
ICJ finishes public hearings into Israeli obligations on Gaza aid
A Palestinian diplomat told the U.N.'s top court that Israel uses aid as a 'weapon of war,' targeting civilians and aid workers.
U.S. and Ukrainian leaders hold 'very productive' talks at Vatican
A day after saying a deal with Russia was close, Trump expressed doubt that Putin is willing to end the Ukraine war.
Trump orders U.S. to expedite permits for deep seabed mining
The order would allow exploratory mining of the ocean floor that is overseen by an organization the U.S. hasn't joined.
U.S.-Iran nuclear talks advance as IAEA points to 'crucial' timing
Washington and Tehran held a second round of negotiations. The U.N. watchdog said an Iranian atomic bomb is 'not far off.'
Myanmar junta seeks aid, struggles to deal with devastating earthquake
U.S. Geological Survey predictive modeling shows the death toll from a 7.7-magnitude earthquake could exceed 10,000.
Zelenskyy agrees to 'partial ceasefire' deal in call with Trump
Trump also suggested giving the United States ownership of Ukraine’s electrical supply and nuclear power plants.
'Spiraling weather and climate impacts’ from record carbon levels
The U.N. weather agency says some human-induced effects will be 'irreversible over hundreds if not thousands of years.'
Despite U.S. rift, G-7 diplomats unite on Ukraine and maritime security
Two communiqués expressed 'unwavering support' for Ukraine and 'growing concern' at China's maritime aggression.