Two women leaders in fray to become next Secretary General of United NationsThe United Nations is set to elect its next Secretary General. Four candidates are in the running, including two women. This marks a signif...
07 Apr, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Global growth faces durability risks into 2026, UN agency saysGlobal economic activity is projected to remain subdued in 2025, with growth weakening to 2.6% due to trade uncertainty and geopolitical te...
03 Dec, 2025, 10.38 AM IST
Explainer: How will the next UN chief be chosen and who wants the job?The United Nations will elect a new Secretary-General next year. The process begins with a joint letter soliciting nominations from member ...
22 Oct, 2025, 08.59 PM IST
AI could impact 40% of jobs worldwide: UNThe global AI market is expected to be worth $4.8 trillion by 2033. This growth could affect 40 percent of jobs worldwide and widen existin...
03 Apr, 2025, 06.51 PM IST
AI could impact 40% of jobs worldwide: UNThe global artificial intelligence market is projected to reach $4.8 trillion -- roughly the size of Germany's economy -- by 2033, the UN s...
03 Apr, 2025, 06.33 PM IST
'Economic nationalism not bad but tariffs not the answer': Panellists at WEFEconomic nationalism arises from issues like stability, employment, and inflation that free trade sometimes fails to address. While it cont...
23 Jan, 2025, 07.28 PM IST
World trade outlook uncertain for 2025 on US tariff threats: UNThe UN trade and development agency UNCTAD said global exchanges of goods and services are expected to reach a record level of nearly $33 t...
06 Dec, 2024, 09.55 AM IST
UN eyes modest 2024 maritime trade growth, but future uncertainThe United Nations' trade and development agency, UNCTAD, highlighted in its annual report on maritime transport that the global economy, f...
23 Oct, 2024, 10.16 AM IST
Shipping industry has no easy path towards decarbonisation - UNCTADMore than 80% of the world's trade is done via shipping which contributes for about 3% of global carbon dioxide emissions. The industry has...
28 Sep, 2023, 10.14 AM IST
War forces grain and oil to travel record distances, UN saysThe grain shipments traveled much longer distances this year compared to any other year and oil cargoes also traveled the furthest since at...
28 Sep, 2023, 09.38 AM IST
Decarbonising shipping to cost over $100 bn per year: UNWednesday's report highlighted that the global shipping industry remains resilient despite challenges stemming from the Covid pandemic and ...
27 Sep, 2023, 09.06 PM IST
Russia agrees to 60-day Black Sea grain deal extensionMoscow said it wanted to see "tangible progress" on a parallel agreement on Russian exports before the deal comes up for renewal again.
13 Mar, 2023, 10.41 PM IST
Russia raises doubts about grain deal renewal as deadline loomsThe Black Sea Grain Initiative, brokered by the United Nations and Turkey last July, aimed to prevent a global food crisis by allowing Ukra...
09 Mar, 2023, 08.33 PM IST
Global shipping growth at risk from economic gloom, UNCTAD saysThe slowdown is expected to impact shipping, which transports more than 80% of global trade, although tanker freight rates could stay high.
30 Nov, 2022, 10.20 AM IST
UN sees friend-shoring risks in a fragile global trading systemDisruptions from the fighting in Ukraine have already led to higher grain prices and dry-bulk freight rates, which contributed to a 1.2% in...
30 Nov, 2022, 09.25 AM IST
UN, Russia hold talks on extending wartime grain deal"This discussion, it is hoped, should advance progress made in facilitating the unimpeded export of food and fertilisers originating from t...
11 Nov, 2022, 06.38 PM IST
Shipping rate surge threatens global economy recovery, UNCTAD saysA surge in demand for consumer goods during the pandemic has created major supply bottlenecks around the world, which has impacted the supp...
18 Nov, 2021, 12.55 PM IST