‘The water comes up to our knees’: Climate hazards shut millions of children out of school in 2025
She is one of an estimated 171 million students worldwide whose schooling…
Syria’s transition hinges on justice for all, UN Human Rights Council hears
Delivering their latest update, the members of the UN Commission of Inquiry on…
‘This is not 1945’: General Assembly president gavels open new session aimed at restoring global trust
After officially receiving the iconic Icelandic wooden gavel from outgoing Assembly president…
AI datacentres pose growing threat to electricity systems worldwide
Datacentre consumption is expected to almost double by 2030 – from 485…
UN chief demands Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon amid Nabatieh escalation
Key pointsThe Secretary-General has appealed for an immediate cessation of hostilities and…
Ships and seafarers increasingly caught in the crossfire of unrelated wars
Four regions – the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea, the waters…
Coordinated action on clean air and climate change can net $15 for every dollar spent
The assessment by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Climate and…
‘Advance safety for all’: International police cooperation helps tackle cross-border crime
Each 7 September, the UN marks the International Day of Police Cooperation, recognising…
UN tells the world: Stop making Africa look small
By 164 votes to one, Member States on Friday endorsed a resolution…
El Niño is surging. Months of extreme heat could follow
El Niño is strengthening rapidly in the Pacific Ocean, raising the prospect…
