Nations confront deep divisions over carbon emission cuts to global shipping
The framework, developed after years of negotiations and approved in draft form in April, would for the first time establish…
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Trade, debt and investment at the heart of upcoming UN meeting, as global unpredictability hits people’s livelihoods
UNCTAD 16 from 20 to 24 October will seek practical ways to restore predictability in trade, ease debt pressures and…
In landmark labour case, UN World Court weighs in on right to strike
The case stems from a 2023 request by the Governing Body of the International Labour Organization (ILO), which asked the…
OnePlus Nord Buds 3r Review: How Much Bass is Too Much Bass?
Priced at Rs. 1,799, the OnePlus Nord Buds 3r is the company’s most affordable TWS offering. It manages to get…
Post-war Somalia proves multilateralism can make the world a better place, says President
Somalia’s story is one of “real national effort supported by truly committed international partners,” he said, referring to the country’s…
‘Africa’s voice is not heard’: Leaders issue call for equity, justice and courage
The urgency reflects a global reality – that the UN risks losing relevance in the face of today’s polycrisis –…
Shipping faces ‘stormy seas’ as trade slows and costs rise
After firm expansion last year, seaborne trade volumes are forecast to rise by just 0.5 per cent in 2025, the…
UNGA hosts first ever development finance summit to boost SDGs
“This Biennial Summit is not just another meeting,” said UN Secretary General António Guterres. “It is the first of its…
‘Our democracy is non-negotiable’, President Lula of Brazil tells General Assembly
“Multilateralism is at a new crossroads”, he warned, and the world is “witnessing the consolidation of an international order marked…
United Nations revises 2026 regular budget proposal, pairing cost reductions with initial reform measures
The revised estimates, communicated on Monday to the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), propose reductions of 15.1…