UN chief urges renewed push to complete decolonization as 17 territories remain
Home to fewer than 2,000 people, the non-self-governing territory of Tokelau in the Pacific is on the frontlines of climate change. UN chief urges renewed push to complete decolonization as…
The city opens its doors to the world: New York and the UN
The UN Secretariat building with the illuminated sign “Thank you, New York.” So the leadership of the organization decided to thank the city for hosting the Millennium Summit. The city…
UN Women regrets the US decision to withdraw from its Executive Board
Capitol building in Washington. UN Women regrets the US decision to withdraw from its Executive Board Women The United Nations entity for gender equality and the empowerment of women, UN…
Afghanistan: Millions of people are returning to a country that is not ready to accept them
Afghan families cross the border from Iran into Afghanistan. Afghanistan: Millions of people are returning to a country that is not ready to accept them Refugees and migrants The Office…
Syria: UN calls to consolidate truce and increase aid amid ongoing instability
Trucks with humanitarian aid in northern Syria. Syria: UN calls to consolidate truce and increase aid amid ongoing instability Peace and security Following the ceasefire agreement in northeast Syria, a…
New recombinant mpox strain detected in UK and India, WHO urges continued monitoring
Mpox (previously known as monkeypox) is a viral disease caused by an orthopoxvirus called monkeypox virus (MPXV). New recombinant mpox strain detected in UK and India, WHO urges continued monitoring…
Secretary General: the absence of African countries among the permanent members of the Security Council “cannot be justified”
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the 39th African Union Summit. Secretary General: the absence of African countries among the permanent members of the Security Council “cannot be justified” UN In a…
Guterres tells AU Summit: ‘This is 2026 – not 1946’ in push for reform
UN Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the media at the 39th AU Summit in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. Guterres tells AU Summit: ‘This is 2026 – not 1946’ in…
The first AI summit in the Global South kicks off in India
The India AI Impact Summit will be held from February 16 to 20 in New Delhi. The first AI summit in the Global South kicks off in India Economic development…
World Entrepreneurs and Investment Forum puts women at the heart of economic transformation
Group photo of attendees at the World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum 2026 in Manama, Bahrain. World Entrepreneurs and Investment Forum puts women at the heart of economic transformation By Abdelmonem Makki…