Mafalda, the inquisitive and sharp-witted creation of the late humorist Joaquín Salvador Lavado Tejón, known as Quino, also fulfilled a long-held dream on her birthday: […]
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Youth take over at UN Alliance of Civilizations
Kicking off day one was the Youth Forum, where more than 150 youth delegations gathered at the 16th century military Forte de São Julião da […]
Coffee, tea and cocoa costs see global food import bill soaring past $2 trillion
The biannual report, which focuses on developments affecting global food and animal feed markets, highlights that higher costs for cocoa, coffee, and tea are driving the […]
Deadly floods in Spain highlight need to cut greenhouse gas emissions
The UN weather agency is highlighting the importance of early warning systems for all corners of the planet and reducing greenhouse gas emissions that cause […]
What happened on Friday at UNGA: Guterres briefs on Gaza, Asia-Pacific leaders warn of ‘climate catastrophe’, delegates sign major treaties
🔵 At the Security Council, Secretary-General António Guterres utterly condemned the “horrific acts of terror perpetrated by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups” almost once […]
Summit of the Future Explainer: Time to accelerate reform of the international financial architecture
“The international financial architecture is outdated and ineffective and we are simply not equipped to take on a wide range of emerging issues,” UN Secretary-General […]
The life of Aristides de Sousa Mendes: An example for us all
“Aristides de Sousa Mendes was a beacon of courage, compassion, and conviction in a world of total moral collapse,” said Mr. Guterres in a video […]

