UNAIDS anticipates global health catastrophe after U.S. funding freeze
From 2010 to 2024, annual AIDS-related deaths fell 54% and new infections fell 40%. That progress is now in doubt.
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G20 pushes ahead on climate and debt agenda despite U.S. absence
The bloc committed to tripling renewable energy capacity globally and working towards U.N. Security Council reform.
Global Fund secures $11.34 billion but progress threatened by shortfall
The amount of pledges was down from its $18 billion target, and 27% less than the $15.7 billion it raised three years ago.
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.
Trump escalates racial claims to boycott of G20 summit in S. Africa
As the first African country to hold the G20 presidency, South Africa said its focus is framed around Nelson Mandela's legacy.
Pledges by nations to U.N. fall far short of world's 1.5° C. climate target
A new analysis indicates nations must cut carbon emissions by a massive 43% globally by 2030 compared to 2019 levels.
U.N. top court says Israel must let UNRWA supply critical aid for Gaza
The International Court of Justice noted that the population of the Gaza Strip has been "inadequately supplied" with aid.
African nations assert leadership at the U.N. while regional crises persist
As leaders gathered, progress along climate and financial fronts contrasted with grim reports on rights and violence.
U.N. climate summit confronts 'double burden' of action and debt
The meeting served as a global platform for nations to present their updated national climate plans for the next decade.
Global democracy plummets, press freedom at 50-year low, group finds
International IDEA highlights even established democracies are tested by shifting politics and weaker institutions.
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.'
In final stretch, pandemic treaty talks narrowing on benefit sharing
A $10.5 billion global fund for pandemic preparedness would cost a fraction of the devastation the treaty seeks to prevent.
Trump's $4.9B aid cut bypasses Congress to threaten organizations
The action is expected to impact operations and funding of international organizations that rely on U.S. contributions.
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.
Brussels and Jakarta agree to tighten trade links as more U.S. tariffs loom
A push for deeper bilateral ties is a sign of U.S. trading partners banding together to cut dependence on Washington.
Sand and dust storms intensify global health and economic crises
The World Meteorological Organization revealed these airborne hazards affect 330 million people in 150 countries.