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...
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UN Data Shows Progress on Sustainable Development Goals but Major Global Gaps Remain
New York: Global development has continued to improve in several important areas, but the world remains significantly off track on...
UN Data Warns Global Growth Remains Weak as Energy Shock Fuels Inflation Risks
New York: The global economy is facing renewed pressure from geopolitical tensions, higher energy costs and persistent uncertainty, with the...
UN Releases $160 Million for 12 Underfunded Humanitarian Crises
New York: The United Nations has released $160 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to support life-saving humanitarian...
UN Chief Calls for Stronger Global Cooperation as World Faces Four Major Power Tests
New York: The United Nations has called for stronger international cooperation as governments confront growing challenges involving conflicts, inequality, climate...
Russia Expands Diplomatic Outreach to African Nations at UN General Assembly
New York, October 2, 2026: Russia has stepped up diplomatic engagement with African countries during the 81st United Nations General...
Russia Expands Diplomatic Outreach to African Nations at UN General Assembly
New York, October 2, 2026: Russia has stepped up diplomatic engagement with African countries during the 81st United Nations General...
United Nations Launches New Data Platform to Improve Global Development Analysis
New York: The United Nations has introduced a new data platform designed to bring together information from multiple UN organisations...
UN SDG Report 2026 Finds Uneven Progress Toward Global 2030 Goals
New York: The United Nations' latest assessment of global progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) shows that the world...
Rebeca Grynspan Remains in Contention as UN Secretary-General Selection Enters New Stage
Costa Rican diplomat Rebeca Grynspan has remained a prominent candidate in the race to become the next Secretary-General of the...
UN Steps Up Diplomatic Efforts to Reduce Escalating Tensions in Yemen
The United Nations has intensified diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing further escalation in Yemen as regional tensions continue to threaten...
World Leaders Renew Global Commitment to Prepare for Future Pandemics
World leaders have renewed their commitment to strengthening global preparedness for future pandemics, calling for sustained investment, stronger health systems...
Rwanda Set to Lead G77 in 2027 as Developing Nations Seek Stronger Voice at UN
New York: Rwanda has been elected to chair the Group of 77 and China (G77) for 2027, placing the East...
Gaza Peace Plan Faces New Challenges as UN Security Council Reviews West Bank Tensions
New York: International concern over the Middle East peace process has intensified as the United Nations Security Council reviewed the...
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...
🌍 World Leaders Renew Global Push to Prepare for Future Pandemics
September World leaders have renewed international efforts to strengthen preparedness for future pandemics, calling for sustained investment, stronger health systems...
UN Adopts Landmark Declaration as Rising Seas Put Hundreds of Millions at Greater Risk
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a landmark declaration on sea-level rise, calling for stronger international cooperation and urgent...
World Leaders Renew Global Push to Strengthen Pandemic Preparedness
World leaders have renewed their commitment to strengthening global systems for preventing, preparing for and responding to future pandemics, calling...
UN Global Risk Survey Finds War, AI and Climate Risks Reshaping the International Outlook
The global risk landscape is becoming increasingly complex, with geopolitical tensions, large-scale war, artificial intelligence and climate change emerging as...
Global Experts Push for Better Disaster Data to Strengthen Risk Management
More than 370 experts from governments, statistical agencies, financial institutions and international organizations have come together to strengthen the way...
Bangladesh and Türkiye Discuss Cooperation Ahead of COP31 Climate Summit
Bangladesh and Türkiye have discussed cooperation ahead of the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP31, with climate diplomacy, renewable...
Malaysia Highlights Multilateral Cooperation and Global Challenges at UN General Debate
Malaysia has outlined its position on major international issues during the General Debate of the 81st session of the United...
Saudi Arabia Takes Part in High-Level Meeting on Somalia at United Nations
Saudi Arabia participated in a high-level meeting focused on Somalia on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, with...
South Africa Renews Call for UN Security Council Reform at General Assembly
South Africa has renewed its call for reform of the United Nations Security Council, arguing that the current global governance...
Chile Strengthens Regional Security Cooperation as President Kast Concludes US Visit
Chile has placed regional security cooperation, international relations and economic development at the centre of President José Antonio Kast’s latest...
Colombia Calls for Consistent Human Rights Protection and Reform of Global Institutions
Colombia has used its latest appearance at the United Nations General Assembly to outline the new government’s position on human...
Iran and UN Push Diplomacy as Tehran Proposes Seven-Day Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres have discussed diplomatic options for ending the ongoing Middle East...
Iran Signals Readiness for Dialogue as Pezeshkian Calls for Diplomatic Solution
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has renewed Tehran's call for diplomacy to resolve the conflict involving Iran, while warning that his...
Nauru Backs Trump’s Call to Leave ICC as World Leaders Defend Court
New York: Nauru has become the only country to publicly support US President Donald Trump's call for countries to withdraw...
Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder Detained During Netanyahu Protest in New York
New York: Actors Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were among demonstrators detained by New York police during a protest outside...
More Than 100 Arrested During Protests Against Netanyahu’s UN Visit in New York
New York: More than 100 people were arrested during demonstrations in New York as protesters gathered near the United Nations...
UN vs Great-Power Diplomacy: Why the 2026 UN General Assembly Is Facing a Major Geopolitical Test
The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly is taking place in New York at a time when international...
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...
AI Leaders Urge UN to Establish Global Safeguards as Technology Advances Rapidly
New York: The rapid development of artificial intelligence has moved higher on the international agenda after leaders of major AI...
Trump’s UN Diplomacy Puts Iran, Cuba and Ukraine at Center of Global Attention
President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address, February 24, 2026 New York/Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump used...
Milei Challenges UN Over Malvinas Dispute and Calls for a More Active Argentine Stance
Argentine President Javier Milei used his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York to deliver a...
Countries Recognized for Strengthening Global Humanitarian Solidarity at UNGA
Humanitarian solidarity has become a major focus of discussions at the United Nations General Assembly, with countries being recognized for...
International Day of Sign Languages 2026 Highlights Rights of More Than 70 Million Deaf People
More than 70 million deaf people live around the world, using more than 300 different sign languages to communicate. The...
Iran Diplomacy Takes Center Stage at UN as Tehran and Washington Face Growing Pressure
Diplomatic attention is turning toward Iran as senior Iranian officials arrive in New York for the United Nations General Assembly,...
Trump Begins High-Stakes UN Diplomacy as Global Leaders Gather in New York
September U.S. President Donald Trump is entering a busy diplomatic phase at the United Nations General Assembly as leaders from...
