U.N. atomic watchdog chief 'astonished by the complacency'
Europe's biggest nuclear power plant is running on emergency diesel generators to prevent a major radiation catastrophe.
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U.N. raises concerns about human rights records in over 40 nations
A quarter of all humanity lives today in places that are affected by conflict and usually it's the civilians 'who suffer the most.'
Status quo 'totally unacceptable' in quake-hit, war-ravaged Syria
The U.N.'s special envoy to Syria says an effective response to the earthquake "was hampered in part" by the war.
Lost childhoods: Ukraine's most innocent victims in Putin's war
The global demands for peace grow as humanitarian aid workers emphasize the war's devastating effect on children.
Biden picks former Mastercard CEO to replace the World Bank's leader
As the largest shareholder in the World Bank, the U.S. traditionally nominates candidates for a five-year term as president.
Russia to suspend role in last remaining nuclear accord with U.S.
Putin said Russia will not withdraw from the treaty but will no longer allow NATO countries to inspect its nuclear arsenal.
Western leaders' tensions with Russia, China dominate summit
U.S. and Chinese diplomats met for the first time since the U.S. shot down what officials called a Chinese surveillance balloon.
Group of nations back first call for 'responsible' military uses of AI
The agreement emerged from high-level political talks among 85 countries on the sidelines of an international summit.
U.N. seeks additional $5.6 billion for humanitarian aid to Ukraine
As Russia's war in Ukraine nears the one-year mark, the U.N. again calls on donors to step up with billions more in aid.
Groups scramble aid as Turkey-Syria earthquake toll reaches 20,000
Fresh snowfall, freezing temperatures and a disrupted cross-border operation added to the despair, frustration and anger.
Watchdog finds scant progress in the global fight against corruption
A new report finds a clear connection between more violence and corruption as the world becomes a less peaceful place.
U.N. reauthorizes Turkish aid route into Syria's rebel-held northwest
The border crossing allows the United Nations and other humanitarian organizations to provide food, medicine and other basic items to the 4.1 million mainly displaced inhabitants of Syria's northwest Idlib province.
Halfway to 2030, the Sustainable Development Goals need a rescue
The 17 anti-poverty Global Goals for 2030 have been set back by the pandemic, war in Ukraine, and other major crises.
Global vows to millions of migrants and refugees still largely unfulfilled
Most of the world's 8 billion inhabitants prefer to stay within their nation of birth, but almost 1-in-20 have left that behind.
New multilingual tool helps organizations monitor threats
Journalists, lawyers, activists, fact checkers, regulators and others have been using a new tool to fight disinformation.
WHO reports 700+ attacks on Ukraine's health infrastructure
Attacks targeting medical facilities, personnel and transport are prohibited under international humanitarian law.