Europe drives surge in global arms transfers as U.S. dominance expands
New data show Ukraine as world’s largest arms importer while Russian exports collapse and NATO members rearm.
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War on Iran tests foundation of international law as conflict widens
Organizations warn the U.S. and Israeli strikes raise questions over the use of force, civilian protections, nuclear safety.
U.N. chief urges Houthi rebels to release 59 staff detained in Yemen
The U.N. staff detained by Houthis in Yemen are in addition to dozens of staff from NGOs and diplomatic missions.
Trump dismisses evidence on Khashoggi killing, secures $1 trillion
A U.S. intelligence report determined that the crown prince had approved of a plan to "capture or kill" Khashoggi.
Climate lead shifts to Global South as rich nations show lost 'enthusiasm'
As COP30 opened, its president said high-income countries are retreating from their Paris Agreement climate obligations.
U.S. sinks IMO-led plan for world's first global carbon fee on shipping
A vote on a global plan to cut maritime emissions was postponed for a year, in a win for the Trump administration.
U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire deal hailed by U.N. and global powers
The U.N. chief commended the diplomatic efforts of the U.S., Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey in brokering the breakthrough.
Global crises dominate the U.N. agenda as U.S. influence wanes
Other nations are leveraging this opportunity to reshape global cooperation, with the shift particularly evident on Gaza.
U.N. assembly formally endorses two-country solution declaration
Crafted by an unusual alliance of France and Saudi Arabia, the declaration is a bid to re-energize a stalled peace process.
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.'
The growing digital divide, with a $2.8 trillion price tag to bridge it
As wealthy nations deploy next-generation technologies like 5G and AI, the digital gap is growing deeper, not shallower.
Back to Busan: Global plastic pollution treaty talks end in disarray
The U.N.-hosted talks failed to overcome opposition to reducing plastic production among oil and gas producers.
U.N. plastic treaty talks face deep divisions as deadline nears
Ecuadoran diplomat Luis Vayas Valdivieso, who chairs the proceedings, said 'progress made has not been sufficient.'
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. top court rules a healthy environment is a human right
The court's advisory opinion stems from a sustained campaign led by Vanuatu and supported by 130 U.N. member nations.
World off-track to meet most Sustainable Development Goals
Only 35% of 169 targets are on track or show "adequate progress," according to the U.N.'s new SDGs report.