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World Bank to release damage assessments for Ukraine, Gaza

World Bank to release damage assessments for Ukraine, Gaza

The Gaza report, prepared together with the UN and European Union, would provide a fuller overview of damage to the Palestinian enclave.
Tue Feb 18 2025
[COLUMNIST] Time to UN-Seat US on the UN Security Council

[COLUMNIST] Time to UN-Seat US on the UN Security Council

Why not withdraw from the most powerful international forum of all - the United Nations Security Council?
Fri Feb 14 2025
Congo's displaced fear violence, rape if they return home

Congo's displaced fear violence, rape if they return home

Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by the surge in hostilities since the start of the year.
Sat Feb 08 2025
United Nations chief warns Trump against ethnic cleansing in Gaza

United Nations chief warns Trump against ethnic cleansing in Gaza

The United Nations has long endorsed a vision of two states living side by side within secure and recognised borders.
Thu Feb 06 2025
US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs

US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs

More than $13 million in US funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen, the UN says.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump says UN has to 'get its act together,' UN pushes back

Trump says UN has to 'get its act together,' UN pushes back

US President Donald Trump criticises the United Nations as "not being well run".
Wed Feb 05 2025
Musk says shutting down USAID in government cost-cutting drive

Musk says shutting down USAID in government cost-cutting drive

USAID is the world's largest single donor.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Trump administration memo tells USAID to put America First in reviewing foreign aid

Trump administration memo tells USAID to put "America First" in reviewing foreign aid

The USAID send contractors a notice ordering them to "immediately issue stop-work orders" and to "amend, or suspend existing awards."
Tue Jan 28 2025
WHO chief to cut costs, reset priorities after US exit, document shows

WHO chief to cut costs, reset priorities after US exit, document shows

The United States is by far the WHO's biggest financial backer, contributing around 18% of its overall funding.
Fri Jan 24 2025
Bloomberg philanthropy to cover US climate dues after Paris withdrawal

Bloomberg philanthropy to cover US climate dues after Paris withdrawal

Bloomberg Philanthropies will cover US dues to UN Climate Change body, ensuring emissions reporting despite Trump's climate policy pullback.
Thu Jan 23 2025
At UN, Panama reminds Trump he should not be threatening force

At UN, Panama reminds Trump he should not be threatening force

Panama is a member of the council, which is charged with maintaining international peace and security, for 2025-26.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Hong Kong, Thai officials in talks to combat Southeast Asian scam centres

Hong Kong, Thai officials in talks to combat Southeast Asian scam centres

The United Nations says border towns in Thailand, Laos and Myanmar have become regional hubs for telecom and other online fraud.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Is it time to recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

Is it time to recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

After 20 years of war and NATOs withdrawal, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan - the Taliban's official name is not going anywhere for now.
Sat Jan 11 2025
[OPINION] A critical perspective on the UN's AI governance plan: Hidden risks in the push for global regulation

[OPINION] A critical perspective on the UN's AI governance plan: Hidden risks in the push for global regulation

To succeed, AI governance must go beyond "good vs. bad AI" and adopt an inclusive, nuanced approach.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Global hunger crisis deepens as major nations skimp on aid

Global hunger crisis deepens as major nations skimp on aid

At least 117 million people wont get food or other assistance in 2025, according to United Nations.
Sat Jan 04 2025
Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant

Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today

So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit

Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas

Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say

The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports

The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025
185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco

The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025
IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government

The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Elon Musk wields chainsaw at conservative gathering, a gift from Argentina's Milei

Elon Musk wields chainsaw at conservative gathering, a gift from Argentina's Milei

This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy, says Elon Musk.
Fri Feb 21 2025
[OPINION] For never again the world must know more about the Khojaly genocide

[OPINION] For never again the world must know more about the Khojaly genocide

For Azerbaijanis, the Khojaly genocide is more than a historical event - it is a collective trauma that shapes their identity and worldview.
Fri Feb 21 2025