Tag: United Nations
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United Nations and Red Cross step up call for international rules on ‘killer robot’ weapons systems
The United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross yesterday ratcheted up a joint call for countries to adopt bans and restrictions on use ... -
US pledges $2B for UN humanitarian aid as Trump slashes funding and warns agencies to ‘adapt or die’
The United States yesterday announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns ... -
UN approves Trump administration’s plan for the future of Gaza
The Trump administration’s blueprint to secure and govern Gaza won strong approval at the United Nations yesterday (Macau time), a crucial step that provides international support ... -
Protesters in Pikachu costumes demand Japan end fossil fuel financing at UN climate conference
Protesters in Pokemon costumes stomped around the United Nations climate conference on Friday to send a message to Japan: end financing of coal and natural gas projects across ... -
Australia adds Reddit and Kick to social media platforms banning children under 16
Australia has added message board Reddit and livestreaming service Kick to its list of social media platforms that must ban children younger than 16 from holding accounts. The ... -
UN imposes ‘snapback’ sanctions on a hungrier, poorer and more anxious Iran
The United Nations reimposed sanctions on Iran yesterday over its nuclear program, further squeezing the Islamic Republic as its people increasingly find themselves priced out of the food ... -
Upholding ideals and purpose of UN vital to realizing community with a shared future
In a world fraught with volatility, every nation shares the responsibility of upholding common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security and development. As Premier Li Qiang said ... -
How Israel could retaliate to the growing push for recognition of a Palestinian state
France and Saudi Arabia hope to use this year’s United Nations General Assembly and the increasingly horrific war in Gaza to inject urgency into the quest ... -
A record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, nearly half in Gaza, UN says
A record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, nearly half of them in Gaza during the war between Israel and Hamas, the U.N. ... -
UN says booming solar, wind and other green energy hits global tipping point for even lower costs
The global switch to renewable energy has passed a “positive tipping point” where solar and wind power will become even cheaper and more widespread, according to ... -
UN rapporteur calls for global action to stop ‘genocide’ in Gaza
The United Nations’ special rapporteur for Gaza and the West Bank said yesterday [Macau time] that it’s time for nations around the world to take concrete ... -
Nations are meeting to drum up trillions to combat poverty — but the US isn’t going
Many of the world’s nations began gathering starting yesterday in Spain for a high-level conference to tackle the growing gap between rich and poor nations and ... -
As the meeting opens in France, a push to turn promises into protection
The third U.N. Ocean Conference opens today [Macau time] as pressure mounts for nations to turn decades of promises into real protection for the sea. The ... -
UN rights chief laments ‘shift in direction’ in United States
The U.N. human rights chief has expressed concern about a “fundamental shift in direction” taking place in the United States when it comes to human rights. ... -
US refuses to blame Russia for Ukraine war, splitting with European allies in vote
In a dramatic shift in transatlantic relations under President Donald Trump, the United States split with its European allies by refusing to blame Russia for its ... -
Most nations miss deadline for plans to fight climate change. UN says take your time to do it right
Nearly 200 nations faced a Monday (yesterday, Macau time) deadline to file what the United Nations’ climate chief calls “among the most important policy documents governments ... -
Davos 2025 Trade, tariffs, AI and UN chief Guterres dominate Forum agenda
A speech by the U.N. chief, economic growth potential in places like China and Russia, the challenges of artificial intelligence, and appearances by leaders from Spain ... -
An average of 140 women and girls were killed by a partner or relative per day in 2023
The deadliest place for women is at home and 140 women and girls on average were killed by an intimate partner or family member per day ... -
At climate summit in Baku, negotiators are urged to get down to business as talks enter second week
United Nations climate talks resumed yesterday with negotiators urged to make progress on a deal that could see developing countries get more money to spend on ... -
Biggest name world leaders missing at UN climate talks, but others try to fill the void
World leaders are converging yesterday at the United Nations annual climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan although the big names and powerful countries are noticeably absent, unlike ... -
Fourth mass coral bleaching prompts UN emergency session at biodiversity summit
The United Nations, scientists and governments made an urgent call Wednesday for increased funding to protect coral reefs under threat of extinction. Research this year shows ... -
Tribunal orders ex-official to repay $58.8 million lost in bad deals while getting perks
A U.N. tribunal has ordered a former high-ranking official to repay the United Nations $58.8 million lost in deals he made with a British businessman who ... -
World leaders are gathering as outlook is gloomy
Facing a swirl of conflicts and crises across a fragmented world, leaders attending this week’s annual U.N. gathering are being challenged: Work together — not only ... -
UN adopts Chinese resolution with US support on closing the gap in access to artificial intelligence
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a Chinese-sponsored resolution with U.S. support urging wealthy developed nations to close the widening gap with poorer developing countries and ... -
UN World Food Program decries looting and burning of its warehouse in western combat zone
The United Nations’ food agency earlier this week strongly condemned the looting of food supplies and burning of one of its warehouses over the weekend in ... -
Unusually heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan will affect 200,000 people: UN
An estimated 200,000 people in Pakistan could be affected by the upcoming monsoon season, which is expected to bring heavier rains than usual, a top U.N. ... -
UN says violence against children in conflict reached extreme levels in 2023, including in Gaza
Violence against children caught in multiplying and escalating conflicts reached “extreme levels” in 2023, with an unprecedented number of killings and injuries in crises, from Israel and ... -
External support for radical separatist a dead-end
To uphold the one-China principle and the sanctity and authority of relevant United Nations General Assembly resolutions, China has decided not to approve the Taiwan island’s ... -
Thousands of journalists fled homelands due to repression, threats and conflict: UN expert
Thousands of journalists have fled their home countries in recent years to escape political repression, save their lives and escape conflict – but in exile they ... -
UN maritime tribunal says countries are legally required to reduce pollution
A U.N. tribunal on maritime law said yesterday [Macau time] that countries are legally required to reduce greenhouse gas pollution, a victory for small island nations ... -
SECURITY COUNCIL HOLDS EMERGENCY MEETING ON IRAN ATTACK, NO ACTION TAKEN
The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting yesterday [Macau time] to discuss Iran’s attack on Israel. The meeting ended without any action by the ... -
Top UN court will hold hearings in a case accusing Germany of facilitating Gaza conflict
Preliminary hearings open today at the United Nations’ top court in a case that seeks an end of German military and other aid to Israel, based ... -
The UN will vote on its first resolution on AI, aimed at ensuring its safety
The General Assembly is set to vote today [Macau time] on what would be the first United Nations resolution on artificial intelligence, aimed at ensuring the powerful ... -
Sex trade to slavery: a UN agency says criminals reap $236B a year in profits
Illegal profits from forced labor worldwide have risen to the “obscene” amount of $236 billion per year, the U.N. labor agency reported yesterday, with sexual exploitation ... -
Most Security Council members demand Taliban rescind decrees oppressing women and girls
More than two-thirds of the U.N. Security Council’s members demanded yesterday [Macau time] that the Taliban rescind all policies and decrees oppressing and discriminating against women ...
