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.
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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.
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.
European nations trigger sanctions 'snapback' on Iran's nuclear program
The move by France, Germany, and the United Kingdom is intended to intensify pressure on Iran's strained economy.
NATO leader sees 'breakthrough' in White House stance on Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte described U.S. President Donald Trump's shift toward security guarantees 'a big step.'
U.S.-South Africa rift complicates Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg
Pretoria's ambitious agenda for the G-20 focuses on inclusive growth, food security, AI, debt relief, and climate finance.
Trump tariffs widen trade war, threatening allies and global rules
The U.S. tariffs for about 90 countries further undermine the global trade system led by the World Trade Organization.
NASA fast-tracks lunar nuclear reactor amid new space race
NASA's plan is governed by a complex framework of international accords including the 1967 Outer Space Treaty.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Trump threatens to impose extra tariffs on BRICS-aligned nations
Nations that back the bloc of emerging market countries' so-called 'anti-American policies' could face an added 10% tariff.
Asia hit hard by climate change, drought, and rising temperatures
A new report from the U.N. weather agency shows Asia has been heating up nearly twice as fast as the global average.
Swiss to rescue Geneva's multilateral hub with $390 million relief package
Swiss and Geneva authorities approved measures that 'aim to ease acute funding shortfalls' for international organizations.
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.