Guterres warns a million species at risk ahead of COP17
– More than one million species face the risk of extinction as humanity continues to destroy nature, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Friday....
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DRC Ebola outbreak sets national death toll record
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the deadliest in the country's history. Government data showed 4,945 confirmed cases and...
International Youth Day 2026 puts youth inclusion in focus
The United Nations marked International Youth Day on Wednesday with a call for stronger investment in young people. Secretary-General António Guterres said youth should have...
UN urges fair rules for artificial intelligence worldwide
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for wider global participation in artificial intelligence governance during a major conference in Shanghai. He said AI must serve...
UAE and US discuss UN cooperation in Abu Dhabi
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Ambassador Mike Waltz, US Permanent Representative to the...
UN envoy cites regional push to end Middle East conflict
UN envoy Jean Arnault said regional agreement is emerging around a quick end to the Middle East conflict. He also cited the need to restore trust...
UN flags global economy operating near stagnation
NEW YORK: The global economy is experiencing a period of subdued economic performance marked by weak momentum and limited expansion, according to the latest assessment by the United...
UN urges immediate action to prevent food and aid crises in cyclone-hit Myanmar
United Nations (UN) officials voiced urgent concern on Friday about a prospective humanitarian disaster in cyclone-ravaged regions of Myanmar. Insufficient aid deliveries and a potential...
United Nations welcomes departure of first grain ship from Ukraine
In a landmark deal signed by Ukraine, Russia and Turkey, overseen by the United Nations, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the departure of the first...
At least 11 civilians killed in Burkina Faso village attacks
Eleven civilians have been killed in attacks on two villages in northern Burkina Faso in recent days, according to a statement from the regional governor....