Indian Recyclers Seek Government Action Over Proposed EU Waste Ban
India’s recycling industry warns that exclusion from EU metal-waste exports could raise costs and disrupt established supply chains.
OpenAI Reviews Model Activity Involving Public US Government Data
OpenAI says it is reviewing model activity after reports that agentic systems accessed public information from Census Bureau and SEC…
Pope Leo Warns UN Diplomacy Risks Becoming a ‘Charade’
Speaking at UNESCO in Paris, Pope Leo said the United Nations and other multilateral institutions face a crisis of effectiveness…
UN Launches Global Grids Accelerator for Africa and South-East Asia
The UN initiative aims to turn electricity-grid priorities into investable projects and remove a major bottleneck in the clean-energy transition.
UN Marks Slavery Convention Centenary With Warning That 50 Million Remain Trapped
A century after the 1926 Slavery Convention, UN experts say contemporary slavery persists worldwide and urge states to strengthen accountability…
UN Rights Chief Warns Ethiopia Escalation Is Already Harming Civilians
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk has urged immediate de-escalation in Ethiopia after reported airstrikes, civilian deaths, recruitment abuses and…
WFP Expands Yemen Food Response as Hunger and Displacement Surge
The World Food Programme is expanding emergency assistance in Yemen as renewed conflict drives displacement and deepens an already severe…
UNAMA Confirms Civilian Deaths in Renewed Afghanistan–Pakistan Border Strikes
The UN mission in Afghanistan confirmed civilian deaths and injuries after apparent airstrikes in Kunar, renewing calls to protect civilians…
UNIFIL Commander Says Smooth Lebanon Transition Is Essential Before Withdrawal
The head of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon says humanitarian, monitoring and security responsibilities must be transferred carefully before UNIFIL begins…
UN Chief Calls for Global Cooperation to Prevent an AI Safety Race to the Bottom
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged governments and technology companies to establish global safeguards as artificial intelligence advances faster than…
Nigeria Orders Investigation After Detained Miners Die in Custody
Nigeria has opened an investigation following the deaths of 37 detained miners, including teenagers, and unrest in the city of…
Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rate to 31-Year High
The Bank of Japan has increased its policy rate to 1.25 percent as it continues to move away from decades…
France Prepares Response as Macron Warns Russian Hybrid Threats Are Intensifying
President Emmanuel Macron says France will strengthen its response to alleged Russian cyber, drone and influence operations targeting Europe.
UN Report Documents Widespread Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Ukraine
A UN human rights report has verified more than 1,000 cases of conflict-related sexual violence in Ukraine and warns that…
UN Appoints Luke Lindberg to Lead World Food Programme
Luke Lindberg has been appointed to lead the World Food Programme as the UN agency confronts severe hunger and funding…
South Korea and Central Asia Deepen Critical Minerals Partnership
South Korea and five Central Asian states have agreed to broaden cooperation on critical minerals, energy, infrastructure and technology.
US Removes Venezuela From Drug List and Signals Possible Colombia Review
Washington has removed Venezuela from a U.S. list of major drug-producing or transit countries while warning that Colombia’s status may…
Ghana Limits Fuel Exports to Burkina Faso and Mali to Protect Domestic Supply
Ghana’s state fuel distributor has reduced exports to neighboring Burkina Faso and Mali amid tight supplies and stronger local diesel…
UN Chief Calls for Accountability Over Foreign Support Fueling Sudan War
The UN secretary-general has urged accountability for external actors whose military support is prolonging Sudan’s devastating conflict.
US Payment Eases UN Budget Pressure but Leaves Major Arrears
A new U.S. payment has reduced immediate pressure on the United Nations budget while leaving a substantial balance unresolved.