More than 100 armed conflicts, most lasting for more than 30 years
A Swiss-led U.N. Security Council session called on all countries and armed groups to fulfill their obligations for protecting civilians under international humanitarian law.
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Nations agree to add pollutants under hazardous management
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Global talks kick off on hazardous chemicals and waste management
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Human-induced climate change worsened Horn of Africa drought
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'Continuous advance' of climate crisis pushes 1.15° C. warming
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International arms control at a 'crossroads' over nuclear threats
The NATO chief emphasized the need to negotiate new arms control arrangements, despite broad geopolitical worries.
Slower trade growth projected in 2023 mainly due to war in Ukraine
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Red Cross finds around half of all armed groups are state-supported
New ICRC guidelines are meant to protect innocent civilians and detainees against violence by non-state armed groups.
News consortium reveals trove of data on Russian cyber strategies
The potential Russian targets for cybercrimes and disinformation included Swiss diplomats and nuclear plants.
European court hears first citizen complaints over climate inaction
The European Court of Human Rights heard two climate cases brought by citizens against Swiss and French authorities.
At U.N., leaders link debt, climate to unity in fighting counterterrorism
Mozambique hosted a talk on how the U.N. and regional organizations can curb terrorism and violent extremism.