Pandemic treaty talks extend to final stretch as equity dispute persists
The move allows more time for negotiators 'to work towards convergence,' as the meeting report's negotiated text put it.
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U.N. vote elevates slavery to ‘gravest crime,’ advances reparations push
The General Assembly resolution reflects growing debate over legal claims tied to injustices of the transatlantic slave trade.
U.N. holds Iran emergency session as Trump says Khamenei 'is dead'
'We are witnessing a grave threat to international peace and security,' the U.N. chief told the U.N. Security Council.
U.S.–U.K. talks add new layer to Iran standoff as Trump sets deadline
U.S. and U.K. top diplomats meeting in Washington amid dispute over Diego Garcia base and Chagos Islands deal.
IMF executive board will consider a new $8.2B program for Ukraine
The program aims to help finance critical spending, maintain financial stability and unlock additional external support.
U.N. urges renewed push to finish decolonization as climate warms
With 17 non-self-governing territories remaining, U.N. leaders call for dialogue, climate resilience and inclusive processes.
Five nations invoke chemical weapons treaty in Navalny's death
Laboratory analyses cited as evidence of toxin poisoning prompt referral to OPCW compliance mechanisms.
Global perception of corruption sinks as integrity leadership falters
Transparency International index points to weaker accountability and fewer high-integrity governments.
Nature’s decline is a business crisis, IPBES says in global assessment
More than 150 governments approve science-policy report showing that current incentives drive biodiversity loss.
Global plastics treaty talks regroup in Geneva after stalled negotiations
A brief procedural session aims to reset leadership and process after divisions derailed talks last year.
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. decries 'unprecedented' breach as Israeli crews demolish compound
Bulldozers dismantle UNRWA site under government supervision, deepening legal crisis over diplomatic immunity.
U.S. announces new 'Board of Peace' and security force for Gaza recovery
A technocratic committee will handle civic duties, overseen by a U.S.-led board and a U.N.-backed security mission.
Myanmar rejects genocide claims as a 'legitimate’ response to terrorism
As the top U.N. court begins a landmark merits trial, the military junta defends its 2017 campaign against the Rohingya.
U.S. gives 'man of action' ultimatum at U.N. as Iran death toll climbs
Trump's U.N. envoy warns "all options are on the table" to end the Iranian government crackdown on protesters.
Earth marks one of three hottest years on record as warming accelerates
Scientists warn that the 1.5° C. climate threshold could be breached by 2029 following an intense three-year heat streak.