UN flags global economy operating near stagnation
NEW YORK: The global economy is experiencing a period of subdued economic performance marked by weak momentum and limited expansion, according to the latest assessment by the United...
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UN urges continued efforts after Saudi-hosted Black Sea talks
UN welcomes Black Sea security talks in Saudi Arabia as vital step toward peace in Ukraine and global food trade....
Central Asia to welcome new EU Special Representative Eduards Stiprais
Eduards Stiprais has been appointed as the new EU Special Representative for Central Asia, tasked with strengthening stability, democracy, and cooperation in the region....
UN Chief calls for safeguards amid US foreign assistance freeze
UN Chief Antonio Guterres expressed concern over the US foreign aid freeze, urging exemptions to sustain vital humanitarian and development support for vulnerable communities worldwide....
Global population reaches 8.156 billion in 2024, reports show
The global population has risen to 8.156 billion in 2024, an increase of 82 million over last year, with projections indicating further growth despite slower...
Japan targets 60 percent emissions cut by 2035 amid global climate push
Japan approved a plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent by fiscal 2035 from 2013 levels, with a longer-term goal of 73 percent...
New UN convention aims to strengthen global fight against cybercrime
The UN adopts its first cybercrime treaty in decades, strengthening global efforts to combat cyber threats through cooperation, evidence sharing, and victim protection....
South Korea commended by UN for peace and security contributions
UN’s Rosemary DiCarlo praised South Korea’s peacebuilding role, highlighting discussions with Korean officials on security concerns, regional stability, and broader peace initiatives, including efforts on...
UN calls for urgent diplomacy to prevent Middle East conflict escalation
Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, urges global restraint to prevent wider conflict in the Middle East, warning of devastating consequences for civilians....
UN warns of fastest sea level rise in three millennia
UN Secretary-General issues a global warning about the rapid rise in sea levels, highlighting a crisis not seen in millennia....