Trump says he will sever nuclear arms control treaty with Russia
The U.S. will suspend participation in the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty against nuclear-capable cruise missiles.
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Davos leaders urger stricter rules for data governance and tech sector
Among the proposals for reining in big tech are the creation of a new system for data oversight and a common digital market.
IMF is wary of governments piling up unsustainable levels of debt
The global financial institution has acknowledged difficulties in assessing the problem among developing nations.
U.N. chief rallies nations to take action against a 'world of trouble'
António Guterres urged more diplomacy, climate ambition, technology uses, and focus on the U.N.'s 17 Global Goals.
UNESCO is latest U.N. agency to lose the Trump administration's support
Despite co-founding the U.N. agency as a peace-promoting organization, the U.S. has now withdrawn from it two times.
Rise of populism and trade wars erodes international cooperation
The Trump administration's broadsides embolden nations with poor rights records and encourage attacks on journalists.
World faces 'stress test' of dangerous conflicts and climate change
Huge security threats loom from the crisis in Yemen to Afghanistan's fighting to the U.S.-China trade war.
Leaders appeal for action and unity at polarized U.N. climate talks
The summit is supposed to work out a 'rulebook' for nations to follow to fulfill their Paris Agreement climate pledges.
'Instaplomacy' worth 1,000 missives as leaders turn to social media
Instagram is fast becoming the go-to social media for leaders, international organizations and governments.
Global trading rules galvanize G-20 leaders amid U.S.-China tensions
The Group of 20 expressed concern about the future of the World Trade Organization, which Trump threatened to leave.
Trade policy organization shuttered amid controversy after 22 years
The Geneva-based International Center for Trade and Sustainable Development said it was closing immediately.
Global financial regulator presses for more U.S. engagement
The Financial Stability Board monitors and recommends ways of strengthening the world's financial architecture.
In surprise vote, Interpol picks South Korean for next president
The world's largest international police organization had been expected to elevate a senior Russian official to the top job.
Russian tipped to take helm of Interpol despite U.S. political outcry
Interpol's general assembly meeting in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, was expected to select a Russian frontrunner.
U.S. midterm elections will revise America's international outlook
Democrats vowed to redirect, block or investigate the U.S. president's foreign and domestic programs and priorities.
World War I centenary of a fragile peace still holds lessons for today
Precipitated by unrestrained nationalism, the immense tragedy of a global war led to the modern era's institutions.