Bond for financing development shows confidence in organizations
The World Bank's benchmark bond was set at its tightest spread to U.S. treasuries in the organization's history.
United Nations
The United Nations is the world's primary forum for diplomacy and peace. Founded in the wake of WWII to prevent global conflict, this organization of 193 member nations now serves as the stage for addressing our most pressing challenges — from climate change to human rights. We cover the U.N.'s policies and efforts to build a more peaceful, just, and prosperous world.
Enjoy our Free+ stories and our weekly newsletter
Start your free accessAlready have an account? Log in
U.N. leader reproaches a world of 'turmoil' in wake of U.S.-Iran strikes
Iran retaliated against the U.S., illustrating the U.N. chief's concerns that geopolitical tensions are at their highest level.
UNESCO warns of a legal 'duty to protect' cultural heritage sites
UNESCO's chief reminded Washington and Tehran they must protect cultural sites, after Trump made threats against Iran.
Enraged at U.S. airstrike, Iran abandons nuclear deal limits
European nations urged Tehran to stop taking steps away from compliance with the nuclear deal it signed with world powers.
Decade of sharp rise in attacks globally on children in conflicts
The number of grave violations against children in conflicts more than doubled in the past decade from a decade earlier.
E.U. to engage U.K. in major organizations despite onset of Brexit
A top E.U. negotiator says it turn to the U.N., WTO and G-20 as important go-betweens with the U.K. after leaving the bloc.
New U.S. 'Space Force' may conflict with international space treaties
The U.S. military's first new branch in decades could prompt another Trump administration withdrawal from a treaty.
Trade association seeks $5 billion fund to cut shipping emissions
London-based ICS proposed creating an organization to run a $5 billion fund for eliminating carbon from global shipping.
Poor nations focus of global refugee forum expected to raise billions
As financial help for refugees lags, some leaders have raised concerns that insufficient resources can destabilize regions.
Marathon U.N. climate summit falls short on global carbon markets
Nations agreed to little more than another pledge to make more cuts in carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases.
UNAIDS dismisses whistleblower who propelled #MeToo movement
A whistleblower whose sexual assault probe upended UNAIDS was fired over misconduct claims she calls 'blatant' retaliation.
Alpinism added to UNESCO heritage list of traditions worth protecting
Enthusiasm for alpinism - and other climbing styles - remains strong today, but the pursuit is threatened by climate change.
Nobel laureate Suu Kyi denies Rohingya genocide in top U.N. court
She argued that Myanmar has been fighting insurgents rather than persecuting its minority Rohingya Muslim population.
WADA hands Russia 4-year global sporting ban over 'doping crisis'
The decision prevents Russia from staging official teams bearing its flag and anthem at premier events through 2023.
UNDP warns inequality drags on progress based on opportunity
Inequalities caused a 20% loss in global progress towards aspects of needed "human development" last year.
Western powers urge Iran to stay in nuclear deal despite U.S. pullout
Britain, France and Germany called on Iran to remain in the 2015 deal, but did not press to reactivate U.N. sanctions.