Russia, US and nuclear: What to expect from Xi-Kim summitChina's President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea on Monday as he seeks to cement Beijing's influence in its own backyard, following summ...
Greenland's independence champion despised Denmark. Trump changed his mindAs Greenland grapples with its quest for independence, a wave of rethinking has emerged. The persistent calls from US President Donald Trum...
Former leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved from prison to house arrest in MyanmarFormer Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest. Her sentence was reduced as part of a prisoner amnesty f...
Four candidates for UN secretary-general audition this week. That's far fewer than in 2016Four candidates are vying to become the next United Nations Secretary-General. This selection process unfolds in a world marked by deep div...
UN turns 80 in 2025 amid global crises, India says ready for greater roleAs nations continue to grapple with humanitarian emergencies, climate chaos and economic inequality, questions are raised over the relevanc...
UN chief proposes slashing 2026 budget by $577 million, cutting 18% of jobsThe UN faces a significant cash crisis, prompting Secretary-General Guterres to propose a $577 million budget cut and over 18% job reductio...
NYC traffic jam: Macron held up by Trump’s motorcade, video sparks viral frenzy as fans lineup for selfiesA traffic jam in the center of New York on Monday took an unexpected diplomatic twist when French President Emmanuel Macron found himself d...
Reports of UN reports aren't exaggeratedThe UN is producing more reports than ever — but hardly anyone is reading them. Secretary-General António Guterres said the UN held 27,000 ...
As UN turns 80, it seeks to cut costs in shadow of Trump uncertaintyThe United Nations, turning 80 this year, is embarking on a major efficiency and cost-cutting initiative amid a persistent cash crisis. A t...
Turkiye skips reference to Kashmir in statementTurkiye excluded Kashmir from its joint statement with Pakistan. This followed President Erdogan's meeting with PM Sharif. Erdogan also avo...
SCO can play a key role in promoting peace in various parts of the world: GuterresUN Secretary General António Guterres highlighted the SCO's role in promoting peace, economic integration, and regional security. He said K...
Only comprehensive reform can enable UNSC to effectively manage global conflicts: IndiaIndia has urged for urgent reforms to the UN Security Council as the United Nations approaches its 80th anniversary next year, emphasizing ...
'Horrendous events' in Gaza in past days 'beggar belief': UN rights chief"The horrendous events of the past 48 hours in Gaza beggar belief," United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said in a...
With Russia's retreat in Kherson, reports of abuses emergeThe war continued elsewhere in Ukraine Tuesday. Kyiv's mayor said strikes on Ukraine's capital hit two residential buildings and that air d...
World Food Programme chief 'deeply humbled' by Nobel win, calls it 'incredible recognition' of WFP familyIn 2015, eradicating hunger was adopted as one of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
UN owes $800 million to India for peacekeeping operationsBrazil and Venezuela are the other top two member states which owe $ 75 million and $ 22 million respectively to the UN.
Brown clouds making Asian cities 'dimmer': UN reportBrown clouds of pollution are hanging over Asia, making "cities from Beijing to New Delhi" darker and melting Himalayan glaciers faster, th...