The last U.S.–Russia limits on strategic nuclear arms have expired
The treaty entered into force in 2011 and was extended by five years in early 2021, pushing its expiration to this week.
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HRW says global rights under strain and warns of U.S. ‘authoritarianism’
Human Rights Watch urges rights-respecting democracies to coordinate as U.S. and other powers weaken global norms.
U.S. allies seek more independence as Trump claims Greenland deal
European leaders move toward a historic break from Washington despite a late U.S. reversal on tariff threats.
U.N. chief calls out world leaders putting cooperation on 'deathwatch'
His speech also highlighted a record humanitarian crisis, with 120 million people now forcibly displaced worldwide.
U.S. pledges $2 billion to U.N. aid, reshaping humanitarian model
Investment brings reform and pooled funding even as deep aid cuts leave U.N. agencies struggling to meet record needs.
Syrian repatriation wave falters as global aid dries up, U.N. warns
Families must endure droughts, water shortages and a scarcity of electricity, compounded by a surge in living expenses.
IAEA flags Chernobyl's damaged protective shield after drone strike
The U.N. nuclear watchdog also sent inspectors to urgently check at least 10 electrical substations in the national grid.
Global condemnation escalates over U.S. plan to re-vet 233,000 refugees
Refugees International labeled the plan as "vindictive" and warned it undermines faith in the legal immigration system.
U.N. chief's selection enters public phase as calls for transparency rise
Since 1946, a woman has never been chosen for the top job, and four of the nine U.N. chiefs have been Europeans.
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.
U.S., Ukraine cite progress at Geneva talks despite Trump ultimatum
The talks were complicated by Trump's renewed public criticism and a private threat to end U.S. military aid for Kyiv.
UNHCR pleads for urgent winter funding as donor support drops
The agency is launching its global winter fundraising campaign to raise at least $35 million for refugees globally.
At FAO, Pope denounces global apathy as food lifeline disintegrates
WFP warned that global funding cuts could push 13.7 million food aid recipients from crisis to emergency levels of hunger.
IMF and World Bank confront $1.3T climate goal amid global debt crisis
The IMF chief advises financial leaders to 'buckle up: uncertainty is the new normal and it is here to stay.'
E.U. Bauhaus awards gain political clout, focus on affordable housing
Leaders used the high-profile ceremony in European Parliament to signal their efforts to deal with the cost of living.
Tariffs, Gaza, 'America First': Brazil and U.S. presidents set tone at U.N.
Lula criticized 'unilateral attacks' on Brazil's institutions. Trump said the United Nations is not living up to its potential.