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.
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The U.S. is a major global power and a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council. It is a founding member of NATO and a key participant in a vast network of international organizations, including the G-7, G-20, OECD, and World Bank. It is currently re-evaluating its alliances and relationships, particularly with China and Russia, while also engaging in diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war and addressing new trade tensions with key partners like India.
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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
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Marathon U.N. climate summit falls short on global carbon markets
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U.S. forces WTO to shutter appeals court for resolving trade disputes
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UNDP warns inequality drags on progress based on opportunity
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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.
Group of nations seek more scrutiny of the U.N.'s peacekeeping abuses
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Russia offers to renew New START nuclear weapons treaty with U.S.
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ESA raises bar on space projects with €14.4 billion over three years
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G-20 ministers press to elevate the importance of global trade rules
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