UN and partners back new measures to help millions move from vulnerability to opportunity
Over three days, ministers, development partners and international agencies met to explore how LDCs can “graduate” successfully – meaning they…
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Genuine inclusion of persons with disabilities is a win for us all: Guterres
“When inclusion is real, everyone benefits,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. He stressed…
General Assembly demands return of Ukrainian children by Russia
The draft resolution during the emergency special session was approved by 91 votes in favour, 12 against and 57 abstentions,…
UN sounds alarm as landmine deaths rise amid funding cuts
Speaking on the sidelines of a key international meeting in support of landmine action taking place at UN Geneva, experts…
NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Advances Research Aboard Space Station
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is wrapping up his first mission aboard the International Space Station in early December. During his…
Millions of jobs at risk in Asia-Pacific as AI adoption surges in wealthy nations
Just as industrialisation in the 19th century “split the world into a wealthy few and the impoverished”, the AI revolution…
Iraq: UN mission ends, with pledge of continued support
The Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Iraq, Mohammed Al Hassan, briefed members for the last time as the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) prepares to conclude its mandate…
‘Decisive action’ needed to end Israel-Palestine stalemate
Annalena Baerbock was speaking at an Assembly plenary meeting where countries debated a resolution that affirms the UN’s responsibility for the question…
World News in Brief: Global economy ‘on the brink’, ending slavery, Latin America jobs update
Shifts in financial markets now move global trade almost as strongly as actual economic activity, shaping prospects for developing countries…
HIV and AIDS: Despite funding setbacks, prevention sees progress
“Promise that you will take your medicines lifelong,” Ms. Mishra told UN News in a message marking World AIDS Day…