Press freedom groups welcome largest prisoner swap since Cold War
Reporters Without Borders said it is "hugely relieved" at the release of Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva.
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G-20 finance ministers agree higher taxes on super-rich are a priority
A proposed 2% minimum tax on billionaires will be taken up at Brazil's G-20 Leaders' Summit in November.
Envoy to Yemen tells U.N. Security Council of a new 'path to de-escalate'
The U.N. secretary-general's special envoy for Yemen said regional dangers grew but the warring parties are talking.
Heat, drought and death: A deadly combination around the globe
The effects of climate change hit hard from the bombed streets of Gaza to the glitzy venues of the Paris Olympics.
Trump shooting is latest sign of rise in America's political violence
The head of Freedom House called the shooting 'a grim and shocking blow to the American democratic process.'
NATO's most powerful member tries to reassure rest of alliance and world
As summit host, Biden's administration projected unity for Ukraine and deflected concern about Trump.
NATO at 75 grapples with a 'constant threat of new types of attacks'
The Biden administration hosts a celebration for an expanding NATO's 75th anniversary amid political turmoil.
U.N. panel finds Russian authorities arbitrarily detained WSJ reporter
Independent experts convened by the U.N. cite a 'striking lack of any factual or legal substantiation’ for spying charges.
Complex magnet system readied in experimental global fusion project
Multinational ITER fusion energy project took delivery of massive toroidal field coils from Japan and Europe.
U.N. panel demands Iran-backed Yemen rebels cease Red Sea attacks
The U.N. Security Council resolution condemned Houthi attacks in shipping lanes for a second time this year.
Banks fuel Myanmar's 'death trade' as rebels advance, U.N. expert finds
The expert report identifies Thai and Chinese banks as the main providers of financial support for Myanmar's junta.
Along the Rio Grande, disputes over water heat up with climate change
A little known international organization is in charge of mediating U.S.-Mexico water sharing during a time of drought.
U.N. targets online hate and lies with new info integrity principles
A U.N. staff survey finds 80% of respondents believe harmful information endangers communities.
Fears of Israel's war on Hamas 'expanding' to Hezbollah and region
A dangerous escalation unfolding along the Israel-Lebanon border could lead to a regional war that draws in Iran.
U.N. debates growing threat from 'cyber mercenaries' and hacktivists
South Korea pushed to fight malicious cyber operations like those run by North Korea to fund its weapons program.
Dutch PM Mark Rutte set to become NATO chief after lining up support
The outgoing Dutch prime minister is tipped to replace Jens Stoltenberg, who will step aside at a summit next month.