UN flags global economy operating near stagnation
NEW YORK: The global economy is experiencing a period of subdued economic performance marked by weak momentum and limited expansion, according to the latest assessment by the United...
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Myanmar earthquake triggers urgent global aid appeal
UN warns Myanmar faces a health disaster after a deadly earthquake as medical shortages and poor sanitation threaten widespread disease....
Guterres expresses concern over impact of US foreign aid suspension
UN Chief Antonio Guterres expressed concern over the US foreign aid freeze, urging exemptions to sustain vital humanitarian and development support for vulnerable communities worldwide....
Global population reaches 8.156 billion in 2024, reports show
The global population has risen to 8.156 billion in 2024, an increase of 82 million over last year, with projections indicating further growth despite slower...
Japan targets 60 percent emissions cut by 2035 amid global climate push
Japan approved a plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent by fiscal 2035 from 2013 levels, with a longer-term goal of 73 percent...
UN General Assembly adopts international convention to combat cybercrime
The UN adopts its first cybercrime treaty in decades, strengthening global efforts to combat cyber threats through cooperation, evidence sharing, and victim protection....
UN seeks $426 million in urgent aid as Lebanon crisis escalates
The United Nations has launched a $426 million flash appeal to mobilize urgent humanitarian resources for civilians affected by the ongoing conflict and deepening crisis...
UN Chief Guterres calls for cooperation amid global challenges
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns world leaders that deepening divisions, conflict, and climate change demand urgent global solutions as the world faces mounting crises....
Zelensky thanks Modi for humanitarian aid in New York meeting
Modi and Zelensky met during the UNGA in New York, with discussions focused on peace efforts in Ukraine and India’s diplomatic stance on conflict resolution....
UN warns of fastest sea level rise in three millennia
UN Secretary-General issues a global warning about the rapid rise in sea levels, highlighting a crisis not seen in millennia....