WHO and Netherlands Strengthen Cooperation on Global Health Security
Geneva: The World Health Organization and the Netherlands are strengthening cooperation on global health security and emergency preparedness, with a...
International Organizations
Asia-Pacific Countries Strengthen Antimicrobial Resistance Plans, but Funding Gaps Remain
Manila/New Delhi: Countries across the Asia-Pacific region are strengthening their national strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), but a new...
UNHCR Warns Funding Shortfall Could Leave 8.3 Million Displaced People Without Vital Support
Geneva: The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has warned that nearly 8.3 million refugees, forcibly displaced and stateless people could...
Nepal Floods Put Jobs and Livelihoods at Risk Beyond Directly Affected Areas
Kathmandu: Catastrophic flooding in Nepal has disrupted employment and livelihoods and could affect workers and businesses well beyond the areas...
Global Life Expectancy Nearly Returns to Pre-Pandemic Level, WHO Data Shows
Global life expectancy has recovered to almost its pre-pandemic level, but new health data shows that people are not necessarily...
World Bank Approves New Support for Developing Economies Facing Economic and Climate Pressures
Washington: The World Bank is expanding its support for developing economies as countries face a combination of economic uncertainty, infrastructure...
UN Women Warns Middle East Shipping Disruptions Could Worsen Food Security for Women and Girls
Geneva: UN Women has warned that disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and wider Middle East tensions could...
WHO Reports Global Life Expectancy Nearing Pre-Pandemic Level as Chronic Diseases Rise
Geneva: Global life expectancy has recovered to almost its pre-pandemic level, but the World Health Organization's latest estimates show that...
Global Leaders Renew Calls for UN Reform as Pressure Grows for a More Representative World Order
New York: Calls for reform of the United Nations have gained renewed attention as world leaders gather for the 81st...
United States Remains Largest Contributor to UN Regular Budget in 2026
The United Nations' financing system continues to depend heavily on contributions from a relatively small group of major economies, with...
UNESCO Pushes for Global Cooperation on Artificial Intelligence and Ocean Science
UNESCO is placing artificial intelligence and ocean science at the center of its international cooperation agenda as governments and experts...
IOM Reports Sharp Drop in Migrant Arrivals to Europe as Fatalities on Sea Routes Continue to Rise
The number of migrants and refugees reaching Europe has fallen sharply in 2026, but the International Organization for Migration (IOM)...
WIPO Launches WhatsApp Channel to Bring Intellectual Property Updates Closer to Global Audiences
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has expanded its digital communication presence by launching an official WhatsApp channel, giving people...
Centre William Rappard at 100: A Century of Global Dialogue, Diplomacy and Trade
The Centre William Rappard (CWR), one of Geneva's most recognizable international landmarks, has reached a remarkable milestone—its 100th anniversary. Over...
