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Head of United Nations calls global situation 'unsustainable' as annual meeting of leaders opens

The head of the United Nations is warning world leaders that impunity, inequality and uncertainty are driving modern civilization toward “a powder keg that risks engulfing the world

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024

World Leaders Address Urgent Climate Crisis At UNGA

World leaders at UNGA stress urgent action on climate crisis. President Lula highlights Brazil's climate impact, while UN Secretary-General Guterres calls ...

UN General Assembly Begins With Urgent Calls For Global Action

UN General Assembly meeting in New York with global leaders addressing pressing issues and seeking solutions for a peaceful world.

As Wars Rage, UN's Critics Say Global Body Is Failing Its Mission

Maintaining peace and international security is one of the UN's central missions, but its record has been badly tarnished as bloodshed intensifies in conflicts across the world, including in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan.

Latin Times · Sep 24, 2024

Biden calls for end to Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan conflicts in farewell speech to UN General Assembly

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday called for an end to the conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan as he delivered the final address to the UN General Assembly of his career. UN Secretary-General Guterres, in his opening remarks earlier on Tuesday, warned that impunity, inequality and uncertainty are deepening…

France 24 · Sep 24, 2024

What to know from the UN: Leaders speak of emerging threats, hints of war as big meeting nears

The security cordons are up. The streets are ready to be sealed off. Aircraft from myriad nations are landing in New York.

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2024

As Wars Rage, UN's Critics Say Global Body Is Failing Its Mission

As wars rage worldwide, with civilian casualties a daily occurrence, critics of the United Nations say the body is failing at its most basic job, while experts warn the organization is being scapegoated for things that are beyond its control.

International Business Times · Sep 23, 2024

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At the UN, world leaders try to lay out a vision for the future — and actually make it happen

The U.N. General Assembly adopted a “Pact for the Future” to meet the challenges of the 21st century

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2024

Israel And Hezbollah Urged To Avoid 'Catastrophe'

World powers on Sunday implored Israel and Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah movement to refrain from escalating their conflict as the Gaza war threatened to spill over across the Middle East.

International Business Times · Sep 22, 2024

UN General Assembly Approves Pact Of The Future

The 'Pact of the Future' approved by the U.N. General Assembly aims to unite nations in addressing global challenges and promoting cooperation.

UN Secretary General Defends UNRWA Operations In Gaza

U.N. Secretary General defends UNRWA against Israeli claims of Hamas control, while Israel justifies airstrike on UNRWA school as targeting Hamas operatives.

UN nations endorse a 'Pact of the Future,' and the body's leader says it must be more than talk

The U.N. General Assembly has approved a blueprint to bring the world’s increasingly divided nations together to tackle 21st-century challenges

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2024

UN Adopts Pact To Tackle Volatile Future For Mankind

UN members adopted a blueprint for the future Sunday to tackle the myriad wars, environmental threats and technological challenges facing humanity that was hailed by the organization as "groundbreaking" but panned by critics as unambitious.

International Business Times · Sep 22, 2024

What Is The UN's 'Pact For The Future'?

The "Pact for the Future" is the United Nations' master plan for tackling challenges that lie ahead for humanity, with 56 "actions" covering everything from peacekeeping to the potential threats posed by artificial intelligence.

International Business Times · Sep 22, 2024

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International Business Times · Sep 22, 2024

UN Holds 'Summit Of The Future' To Tackle Global Crises

Global leaders are gathering in New York on Sunday for a "Summit of the Future" aimed at addressing 21st-century challenges ranging from conflict to climate, amid skepticism over whether the final pact will meet its lofty goals.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 22, 2024

UN holds 'Summit of the Future' to tackle global crises

Al Jazeera · Sep 21, 2024

UN chief ‘gravely alarmed’ by reports of RSF assault on Sudan’s el-Fasher

Antonio Guterres has called on the RSF commander to ‘act responsibly and immediately order a halt’ to its attacks.

U.N. Urged To Establish Global Governance For Artificial Intelligence

U.N. advisory body calls for global AI governance to prevent risks and ensure ethical use.

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The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2024

UN experts urge United Nations to lay foundations for global governance of artificial intelligence

A high-powered U.N. advisory body says global governance of artificial intelligence is “imperative” and is urging the United Nations to lay the foundations for the first inclusive global institutions to regulate the fast-growing technology

International Business Times · Sep 20, 2024

World Leaders To Gather At UN As Crises Grow And Conflicts Rage

World leaders will descend on the United Nation's New York HQ from Sunday for the organization's annual signature gathering against an explosive backdrop of raging wars, growing populism and diplomatic deadlock.

International Business Times · Sep 19, 2024

Portugal Tackles Last Of Deadly Northern Forest Fires

Portugal's firefighters have mastered most of the deadly forest fires in the north of the country, according to official data Thursday.

International Business Times · Sep 19, 2024

AI Development Cannot Be Left To Market Whim, UN Experts Warn

The development of artificial intelligence should not be guided by market forces alone, UN experts cautioned on Thursday, calling for the creation of tools for global cooperation.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 19, 2024

AI development cannot be left to market whim, UN experts warn

The development of artificial intelligence should not be guided by market forces alone, UN experts cautioned on Thursday, calling for the creation of tools for global cooperation.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2024

UN chief urges divided nations to approve blueprint to address global challenges from climate to AI

The United Nations chief is urging the world’s divided nations to compromise and approve a blueprint to address global challenges from conflicts and climate change to artificial intelligence and reforming the U.N. and global financial institutions

Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2024

‘Civilian objects should not be weaponised’: UN chief on Lebanon blasts

Devices belonging to Hezbollah explode in simultaneous waves, killing more than 20 and wounding hundreds in Lebanon.

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