World Sep 24

The head of the United Nations warned the gathered leaders of nations Tuesday that impunity, inequality and uncertainty are driving modern civilization toward “a powder keg that risks engulfing the world."…

World Feb 19

The United States has circulated a rival U.N. Security Council resolution that would support a temporary cease-fire in Gaza after rejecting an Arab-backed resolution.

Economy Jan 05

The report warned that the prospects of prolonged tighter credit conditions and higher borrowing costs present “strong headwinds” for a world economy saddled with debt, especially in poorer developing countries, and needing investment to resuscitate growth.

World Nov 01

The new report underlines that “the legacies of colonialism, enslavement and apartheid are still alive today," the head of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent said Tuesday.

Politics Sep 18

The United Nations chief delivered a dire warning to leaders from across the world. He declared that the planet is becoming unhinged with mounting global challenges and geopolitical tensions — and he warned that "we seem incapable of coming together…

World May 03

The United Nations chief warned on the eve of World Press Freedom Day that the media is under attack in every corner of the world and urged all nations to stop the targeting of truth and those who report it.

World Nov 02

The U.N. refugee chief says Russia's invasion of Ukraine has driven some 14 million Ukrainians from their homes in "the fastest, largest displacement witnessed in decades."…

World Aug 27

Russia late Friday blocked agreement on the final document of a four-week review of the U.N. treaty considered the cornerstone of nuclear disarmament which criticized its military takeover of Europe’s largest nuclear plant soon after Russian troops invaded Ukraine, an…

World Jan 31

The United States and Russia are squaring off at the U.N. Security Council over Ukraine, with Washington calling Moscow's actions a threat to international peace and security.

World Oct 27

The outgoing U.N. envoy for Myanmar says "civil war" has spread throughout the country and the international community should consider measures aimed at replacing the military junta's leaders.