‘Visible signs of hope’ for Haiti, Assembly President Francis insists
“Haiti is not hopeless”, the President of the UN General Assembly said on Monday during a meeting addressing the multiple crises besetting the Caribbean...
Effort to restart Iran nuclear deal ‘at a standstill’ Security Council hears
Despite appeals to all those involved in the stalled deal to ensure Iran does not develop nuclear weapons, “diplomatic efforts remain at a standstill”,...
‘Ten weeks of hell’ for children in Gaza: UNICEF
Gaza is by far the most dangerous place in the world to be a child and deaths of youngsters from disease will likely surpass...
Biden’s support of Israel could come at a cost to U.S. foreign policy
When President Biden cautioned Israel this week that it was losing international support due to the war in Gaza, he could just as well...
EU and Kenya sign ambitious Economic Partnership Agreement with strong sustainability provisions
The EU and Kenya today signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to boost bilateral trade in goods, increase investment flows, and contribute to sustainable...
New US ballistic missile may cost so much that project risks being terminated
The US Air Force’s new intercontinental ballistic missile program is at risk of blowing past its initial $96 billion cost estimate by so much...
EU adopts 12th package of sanctions against Russia for its continued illegal war against Ukraine
The Commission welcomes the Council's adoption of a 12th package of sanctions against Russia. The focus of this package is to impose additional import...
Gaza hospital destroyed, WHO chief reiterates ceasefire call
The head of the UN health agency Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has spoken out against the “effective destruction” of a hospital in northern Gaza by...
Global coal demand expected to decline in coming years
Latest IEA market report sees lower demand to 2026, based on current policies, but stronger actions are needed to drive a steeper decline towards...
South Sudan: No basis for free and fair 2024 elections
South Sudan is in no position to hold free, fair, or secure elections slated for December next year, the head of the UN Mission...