The draft resolution during the emergency special session was approved by 91 votes in favour, 12 against and 57 abstentions, surpassing the required two-thirds majority […]
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UN sounds alarm as landmine deaths rise amid funding cuts
Speaking on the sidelines of a key international meeting in support of landmine action taking place at UN Geneva, experts in the field explained how […]
NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Advances Research Aboard Space Station
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is wrapping up his first mission aboard the International Space Station in early December. During his stay, Kim conducted scientific experiments […]
World News in Brief: Global economy ‘on the brink’, ending slavery, Latin America jobs update
Shifts in financial markets now move global trade almost as strongly as actual economic activity, shaping prospects for developing countries in particular. “Trade is not […]
Millions of jobs at risk in Asia-Pacific as AI adoption surges in wealthy nations
Just as industrialisation in the 19th century “split the world into a wealthy few and the impoverished”, the AI revolution could do the same. “Countries […]
Iraq: UN mission ends, with pledge of continued support
The Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Iraq, Mohammed Al Hassan, briefed members for the last time as the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) prepares to conclude its mandate on 31 December after more than […]
‘Decisive action’ needed to end Israel-Palestine stalemate
Annalena Baerbock was speaking at an Assembly plenary meeting where countries debated a resolution that affirms the UN’s responsibility for the question of Palestine. “For 78 years […]
HIV and AIDS: Despite funding setbacks, prevention sees progress
“Promise that you will take your medicines lifelong,” Ms. Mishra told UN News in a message marking World AIDS Day on Monday. “Your medicine is […]
WHO backs wider use of weight-loss medicines, calling obesity a chronic disease
The guidance focuses on GLP-1 therapies – medicines such as liraglutide, semaglutide and tirzepatide – and offers conditional recommendations on how they can be used […]
UN chief warns unpaid dues near $1.6 billion, as budget cuts deepen
António Guterres told the Fifth Committee the UN is facing its most fragile cash position in years, despite sharp reductions already built into next year’s […]
