World Entrepreneurs and Investment Forum put women at the heart of economic transformation
That was the central message of the Manama Declaration, issued at the close of the World Entrepreneurs and…
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World News in Brief: Deadly strikes in Sudan, Guterres calls for unity ahead of Ramadan
Fresh waves of violence in Sudan and neighbouring South Sudan are pushing fragile communities into deeper crisis, with…
World News in Brief: Violence, Terror Attacks And Digital Security Dominate Global Concerns At UN
Rising conflict, humanitarian emergencies and growing concerns over critical digital infrastructure dominated recent discussions involving United Nations agencies…
World News in Brief: Ukraine Strikes, Nigeria Hunger Crisis And Kenya Drought Deepen Global Humanitarian Concerns
Escalating conflict in Ukraine, a worsening hunger crisis in Nigeria and severe drought conditions in Kenya are intensifying…
World enters era of ‘global water bankruptcy’
For decades, scientists, policymakers and the media warned of a “global water crisis,” implying temporary shock – followed…
Myanmar begins defence in landmark genocide case at UN World Court
Addressing judges in The Hague, Ko Ko Hlaing, speaking as Myanmar’s agent, said his country fully recognizes the…
‘The world is watching’: Guterres and Lula urge unity as COP30 talks near deadline
Amid reports of deadlocks on fossil fuels, climate finance and other key issues, both leaders urged negotiators to…
Indirect disaster effects cost the world nearly $2 trillion per year, Guterres says on International Day
Most of the exorbitant costs of disaster are preventable with proper funding and planning —one of the main…
‘The extraordinary power of ordinary people’: World leaders spotlight youth as agents of progress
Annalena Baerbock, President of the General Assembly and one of the youngest persons to ever hold the office,…
Sinking islands, vanishing forests: World leaders call for urgent climate action
Their appeals, sharpened by rising seas, failed harvests and disappearing ecosystems, echoed Secretary-General António Guterres’s warning at a…
‘Warring world crying out for peace’ says UN chief as leaders gather in New York
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for a renewed global push to end wars and divisions, stressing that…
World News in Brief: Pandemic Treaty Update, DR Congo Ebola Response, More Casualties in Ukraine
Pandemic Treaty Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called the world’s first pandemic trety “a generational accomplishment”, while speaking at the…
What is South-South cooperation, and can it be the gateway to a fairer world?
In practical terms, South-South cooperation is a process whereby developing countries – regardless of their actual geographical location…
World News in Brief: Afghan quake update, diplomacy continues to end Sudan war, UN honours victims of 9/11
Women and children face heightened risks, while operational challenges – including restrictions on female UN staff – threaten…
World News in Brief: UN chief condemns Russian attacks on Ukraine, Gaza crisis continues, protecting civilians in DR Congo
Secretary-General António Guterres said it marked a “further escalation” of the conflict. Authorities reported more than 80 civilian…
World News in Brief: Afghanistan quake update, Guterres in Papua New Guinea, Ebola returns to DR Congo, UN condemns attack on peacekeepers in South Sudan
Since the initial earthquake on Sunday in eastern Nangarhar province, landslides and several strong aftershocks have disrupted the…
World News in Brief: Pakistan floods, countries lag on climate reporting, concern over attack on peacekeepers in south Lebanon, cuts hit human rights investigations
In a statement released by his Spokesperson, the UN chief noted that the disaster driven by severe monsoon…
World News in Brief: Executions surge in Iran, nuclear test threat, Burkina Faso declares top official unwelcome
At least 841 people have been put to death by the Government of Iran since the beginning of…
World News In Brief: Iran sanctions, Yemen floods appeal, new SDG advocates
“I can tell you that the Secretary-General is aware that today, the Security Council received this joint letter…
World News in Brief: More deaths in Ukraine, lengthy detentions in Egypt, AI governance, US postal tariffs
Since Friday, 11 civilians have been killed and more than 90 wounded, according to the authorities. Schools and…