Welcoming Iranian delegates to UNGA an ‘obligation,’ says US
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui Iranian delegates have been given the go-ahead by the United States government to attend the upcoming 81st United…
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ICC supports UN-backed coordination measure to help fertiliser supplies move
Geoffrey H. Latayan A global group of business organisations has sought to implement a United Nations-supported coordination mechanism to keep fertiliser…
Myanmar’s military-backed govt fights for UN representation ahead of key credentials decision
Jacinth Banite Myanmar’s contested seat at the United Nations will be central to this year’s UN Credentials Committee review, as…
Funding cuts burden Sudan with fragile health system
Kamille Q. Cabreza Sudan is facing a deteriorating health system brought on by funding cuts on top of the persisting violence,…
World map is changing; Africa is getting its true size back
Levi Mora For generations, the world map has been making Greenland appear almost as large as Africa. That map is…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns of accelerating El Niño
Wendellyn Mateo United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres sounded the alarm over what could be devastating effects brought by an accelerating…
UN conducts second informal poll in search for next chief
Elan Castanares The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) convened to hold its second informal straw poll as member states evaluate…
UN chief urges Ukraine, Russia to halt attacks on civilian areas
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the recent strikes on populated areas by both Russia and Ukraine,…
UN special rapporteur backs extradition of Andrew, Tristan Tate
Angelica N. Hall The United Nations' special rapporteur on violence against women and girls has welcomed moves to extradite social media…
Philippines deposit official nautical chart of contested Scarborough Shoal with UN
The Philippines have formally deposited their official nautical chart of Scarborough Shoal with the United Nations Secretariat.
UN chief calls for swift global regulation of AI, warns of growing risks
The United Nations on Monday, July 6, urged governments to act quickly to regulate artificial intelligence, warning that…
Germany loses vote for UN Security Council seat
Germany has suffered a foreign policy setback after failing to secure a temporary seat on the United Nations…
UN General Assembly elects new Security Council members
Five countries have been elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a two-year…
Rising tensions, shrinking water: Turkey, UN warn of global water supply crisis
Hyacinth Estrada Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned of a looming global crisis centring on water.
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos renews campaign for Security Council seat during UN visit
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. renewed the Philippines’ push for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council…
US strikes in Venezuela spark UN Security Council emergency session
In the wake of the United States’ large-scale military strikes in Caracas on Saturday, the United Nations (UN)…
Massive cut in US aid spells further uncertainty for UN-led humanitarian programs
The year 2026 may be a bleak period for the United Nations (UN) and its affiliated agencies as…
Raid on UNRWA draws condemnation
Tensions between Israel and the United Nations have intensified following a controversial raid by Israeli forces on the…
The harsh reality of being a woman online and offline
Rosemarie Zamora Violence against women has always been a prevalent issue, and the rise of artificial intelligence as well as…
UN Rights Council orders probe in Sudan’s El Fasher, as warnings of mass killings, sexual violence mount
Amid mounting reports on “appalling” violence in Sudan’s paramilitary-held El Fasher, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted…
Nations vow support for Gaza’s reconstruction following ceasefire deal
Hazel Camba Several nations welcomed the ceasefire in Gaza on Friday, pledging to help rebuild the territory once the peace…
UN launches AI governance bodies to address regulation
The United Nations has established two new Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance institutions as part of a concerted effort…
80th UN General Assembly to tackle peace, AI, mental health
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-level week in New York, which is set to begin on September…
Malaysia backs China’s governance plan, slams UN’s ineffectiveness
Maybelene Marcelino Malaysia has affirmed its strong support for China's Global Governance Initiative, viewing it as a crucial step toward…