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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U.N. cybercrime accord signed in Hanoi draws concerns over rights
The agreement establishes the first universal legal framework for international cooperation against digital offenses.
U.N. in ‘race to bankruptcy’ as its 2026 budget is slashed to $3.2 billion
The U.N. chief stressed the lack of reliable funding now threatens the U.N.'s core mandate and its 'regular functioning.'
IMF and World Bank confront $1.3T climate goal amid global debt crisis
The IMF chief advises financial leaders to 'buckle up: uncertainty is the new normal and it is here to stay.'
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.
U.N.'s AI governance push poses geopolitical test for tech industry
The U.N. General Assembly's formal launch of new AI governance bodies is poised to reshape the technology sector.
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.
World leaders gather at U.N. to confront cascading crises and wars
While the U.N. grapples with crises and wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan, it is fighting for its own financial survival.
Pope says U.N. has ‘lost its ability’ to unify countries on global crises
The comments will likely resonate in diplomatic and policy circles grappling with a perceived decline of multilateralism.
Trump sets sanctions conditions for NATO, pressing trade realignment
The demands mark a new phase in the Trump administration’s strategy to use trade as a tool for geopolitical leverage.
Poland calls urgent U.N. Security Council meeting over drone raid
Warsaw says it is the first time its territorial integrity was violated on such a massive scale since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Forced child labor and TV-linked executions in North Korea report
The U.N. human rights report titled "Blocking People's Eyes and Ears" shows a pronounced tightening of state control.
Poland's Article 4 invocation signals intensifying East-West tensions
The NATO chief affirmed Allied nations 'expressed solidarity with Poland and denounced Russia's reckless behavior.'
Russia critic Baerbock leads UNGA at time of Security Council deadlock
Her tenure as Germany's top diplomat was defined by a values-driven, feminist policy of human rights and rule of law.
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.'
WMO points to destructive loop of climate change and air pollution
Fossil fuel burning and other polluting human activities not only degrade air quality but also accelerate climate change.