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Russia’s premier foreign policy forum "Primakov Readings" brought together 400 experts from 17 countriesMoscow hosted the 'Primakov Readings' forum, marking IMEMO's 70th anniversary. Global experts convened to discuss a 'World Without Rules: P...
Europe heatwave: Where in Europe is the heatwave and when will it end? 101 million Europeans under 35°C+ due to "heat dome"Heatwave in Europe 2026: Europe is grappling with a severe heatwave, with over 100 million people experiencing temperatures above 35°C. Wes...
UN chief ups climate pitch, targets fossil fuels and AIAcknowledging that temperature increases will breach the 1.5C guardrail, Guterres focused on the need to take measures to ensure that the r...
Europe heatwave closes schools, threatens healthEurope is grappling with a severe heatwave, forcing school closures and travel advisories across Britain, France, Italy, and Spain. France ...
Electric mobility key to long-term fight against air pollution: UNEP chiefA top UN official stresses electric mobility and mandatory vehicle emissions testing for long-term air pollution solutions. India's plan to...
80% chance of El Nino developing between June-August: United NationsA strong El Nino is developing with an 80 percent chance. This natural climate event will warm Pacific waters and influence global weather....
Each El Nino is unique, says WMO's climate prediction chiefEl Nino conditions are set to emerge by August, bringing extreme weather. This natural phenomenon will cause droughts in regions like West ...
India calls for national ownership, transparency in UN Development System reformsIndia highlighted the importance of the UN's development pillar. National ownership must be central to global development efforts. Discussi...
Temperatures likely to remain at record levels in 2026-2030: UNGlobal average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels this year and for the next four years afterwards, the United Na...
Think it's hot now? World headed for repeated heat record shocks, warns UNNew United Nations climate projections reveal Earth will likely surpass the safe climate threshold repeatedly in the next five years. The h...
Worsening climate change main culprit behind India's extreme heat: UN climate chiefUN climate chief Simon Stiell highlighted the severe human and economic impact of the heatwave, particularly on people living in homes with...
Hantavirus, Ebola crises: WHO kicks off 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva amid global health concernsWHO 79th World Health Assembly: World Health Organization member states meet in Geneva. Deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks are major con...
Oil price shock from West Asia conflict accelerating shift to renewables: UNFossil fuel advocates have unwillingly given a boost to renewable energy as the war in the Middle East has triggered an oil price shock, UN...
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 climate chief calls India 'solar superpower', urges it to submit stronger climate action planUN climate chief Simon Stiell praised India as a 'solar superpower' and urged it to further integrate clean energy for economic growth. He ...
G20 role in climate finance critical: UN body chiefAhead of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, UN climate chief Simon Stiell urged world leaders to prioritize climate action and increase fina...
UN climate chief presses for faster action, says humans have 2 years left 'to save the world'Humanity has only two years left "to save the world" by making dramatic changes in the way it spews heat-trapping emissions and it has even...
UN climate chief: pledges by big polluters boost Paris hopesThe UN's climate chief says deadlines set by some of the world's top polluters to end greenhouse gas emissions, along with president-elect ...
- EU cash is boost to Copenhagen: UN climate chief
UN climate chief Yvo de Boer on Friday said European plans to contribute billions of euros to early funding on tackling global warming were...
- No climate breakthrough on G8 horizon: UN climate chief
The top United Nations climate official called on Thursday on rich nations to lead the fight against global warming, but said a breakthroug...