
Rebuilding tourism industry a U.N. priority
The pandemic could eliminate 40% of global tourism's 300 million jobs — one of every 10 — and trillions of dollars essential to developing economies.
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The pandemic could eliminate 40% of global tourism's 300 million jobs — one of every 10 — and trillions of dollars essential to developing economies.
A generation of children could suffer major setbacks if nations fail to sufficiently contain the coronavirus so schools can reopen, according to UNESCO data.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order authorizing sanctions against ICC officials who investigate alleged U.S. war crimes in Afghanistan.
Humanitarian organizations offered guidelines to help 1.5 billion students who face "an unprecedented risk" if the pandemic keeps schools closed for long.
Disinformation and misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic pose a 'grave danger' to people around the world.
Delegates from 111 nations at a U.N. conference in India met to protect migratory species and their habitats at a time when nature is nearing a breaking point.
Fears of a divided West challenged by China are a challenge and opportunity for multilateralism to show its worth, a three-day summit in Munich concluded.
WEF's annual compendium of the biggest risks on the planet, released to shape next week's gathering at Davos, overwhelmingly focuses on the climate crisis.
UNESCO's chief reminded Washington and Tehran they must protect cultural sites, after Trump made threats against Iran.
The U.S. military's first new branch in decades could prompt another Trump administration withdrawal from a treaty.
Enthusiasm for alpinism - and other climbing styles - remains strong today, but the pursuit is threatened by climate change.
The decision prevents Russia from staging official teams bearing its flag and anthem at premier events through 2023.
France and China urge more cooperation on climate, biodiversity and trade as the Trump administration retreats.
The data 'discrepancies' are being assessed by the World Anti-Doping Agency and independent forensic experts.
Internet users extend to half the world, including 1.15 billion children who can benefit only if they can safely navigate it.
About 285.4 million children, adolescents, and youth, or one-sixth of all those globally in this age group, lack an education.