Historic agreement to protect the world's oceans enters into force this week
The Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity holds ocean polluters accountable and establishes mechanisms to resolve potential disputes. Historic agreement to protect the world’s oceans…
The President of the UN General Assembly called on states to “stand up for multilateralism”
President of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly Annalena Burbock (left). The President of the UN General Assembly called on states to “stand up for multilateralism” UN At…
The UN is ‘worth fighting for’: General Assembly President
Annalena Baerbock, President of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly highlights her priorities for 2026. The UN is ‘worth fighting for’: General Assembly President UN Affairs With the…
Global employment stable but decent jobs in short supply
A young unemployed man receives job training in Lebanon. Global employment stable but decent jobs in short supply By Conor Lennon Economic Development Global unemployment remains stable, but progress toward…
In Haiti’s storm-hit south, food vouchers restore choice and dignity for families
Families in southeastern Haiti receives food assistance through a voucher system at a local store. In Haiti’s storm-hit south, food vouchers restore choice and dignity for families By Kathleen Auguste,…
Iran: ‘The killing of peaceful demonstrators must stop,’ UN rights chief says
Tehran, Iran’s capital city. Iran: ‘The killing of peaceful demonstrators must stop,’ UN rights chief says Human Rights As anti-government demonstrations continue across Iran, the UN human rights chief said…
How I Made Laying Tile Easier Using Gate Clamps | Interesting content in the group Mikhalych Builds a House in OK
How I simplified laying tiles using “Gate” clamps Previously, laying tiles was always the most nerve-wracking stage of a renovation for me. You constantly check the level, check for millimeters,…
Security Council LIVE: Attacks against Ukrainian civilians unacceptable, unjustifiable and must stop, says UN
Smoke rises from a residential building in Kyiv following an overnight attack. Security Council LIVE: Attacks against Ukrainian civilians unacceptable, unjustifiable and must stop, says UN Peace and Security The…
‘Beyond GDP’ economists push for clearer metrics on wellbeing, sustainability
Experts meeting in Geneva this week are looking for ways to complement classic Gross Domestic Product economic data, which has been criticized for not providing insight into societal wellbeing. ‘Beyond…
UN chief ‘shocked’ by reports of excessive force against protesters in Iran
UN Secretary-General António Guterres. (file photo) UN chief ‘shocked’ by reports of excessive force against protesters in Iran By Vibhu Mishra Human Rights The UN Secretary-General is shocked by reports…