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Today: June 23, 2026
Today: June 23, 2026

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UN chief calls on AI firms to come clean on environmental costs

The United Nations called on major artificial intelligence companies on Tuesday to publicly disclose the full environmental cost of their data centres

UN chief calls on AI firms to come clean on environmental costs
Environment|Science|Technology|World

AI companies should release environmental impact, commit to clean energy, says UN chief

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is calling on artificial intelligence companies to release information about the carbon, water and land used to power their systems

AI companies should release environmental impact, commit to clean energy, says UN chief
Crime|Political|World

Syria has made no progress on Sweida reintegration plan, UN says

By Feras Dalatey June 22 - A United Nations official warned on Monday that efforts to repair divisions and stabilise southern Syria have stalled nearly a year after deadly sectarian violence in a

Syria has made no progress on Sweida reintegration plan, UN says
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli envoy and UN official clash at hearing on children in conflict

Diplomatic niceties broke down at the United Nations on Friday when Israel's ambassador and the U.N. secretary-general's special representative for children and armed conflict

Israeli envoy and UN official clash at hearing on children in conflict
Election|Finance|Political|World

Guyana UN candidate calls maintaining UN 'collective responsibility'

Guyana's candidate to be United Nations secretary-general said on Thursday there is a collective responsibility to ensure the world body can continue to act as a force for good,

Guyana UN candidate calls maintaining UN 'collective responsibility'
Economy|Environment|Science|World

UN food agencies seek $202 million to shield 8.8 million people from El Niño

The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization and World Food Programme on Thursday appealed for $202 million to help protect 8.8 million people across 22 high-risk

UN food agencies seek $202 million to shield 8.8 million people from El Niño
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UN food agencies warn acute hunger will worsen in 13 hot spots as famine risks rise

The United Nations’ food agencies warn that acute hunger is set to worsen across 13 global hot spots in the coming months, calling for urgent action

UN food agencies warn acute hunger will worsen in 13 hot spots as famine risks rise
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China, Myanmar pledge mutual support in joint statement

China on Wednesday issued a joint statement with Myanmar following meetings between their leaders earlier this week in Beijing, saying the two nations will continue to

China, Myanmar pledge mutual support in joint statement
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

Candidates for UN's top job urge its renewal and bolstering human rights

Several candidates running to be the next head of the United Nations called for a strengthening of human rights and respect for international law and

Candidates for UN's top job urge its renewal and bolstering human rights
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Climate summits are falling short of what the planet needs, EU climate chief says

The outcomes of most of the United Nations' recent COP climate summits have fallen short of the more ambitious action scientists say is needed to address climate change,

Climate summits are falling short of what the planet needs, EU climate chief says
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UN chief eyes leadership cuts as part of reform push

The United Nations aims to reduce and abolish senior leadership positions over the next two years as part of its reforms, its Secretary-General said on

UN chief eyes leadership cuts as part of reform push
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Think it's hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says

A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a three-out-of-four chance that the next five years will average more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures

Think it's hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says
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United Nations' top court says right to strike is protected by a key labor treaty

The United Nations’ top court has issued a landmark advisory opinion that says the right to strike is protected by a cornerstone labor treaty

United Nations' top court says right to strike is protected by a key labor treaty
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UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026 over Mideast energy crisis

The United Nations has lowered its forecast for global economic growth and raised the prospects for inflation in response to Middle East crises and rising oil prices

UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026 over Mideast energy crisis
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UN may put Cyprus peace plan forward this year, Cypriot president says

The United Nations is likely to launch a fresh push to resolve the decades-old split of Cyprus before the term of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expires at the end of

UN may put Cyprus peace plan forward this year, Cypriot president says
Business|Crime|Election|Political|World

Haiti too insecure for August presidential vote, PM says

Haiti's security is not at a level needed to hold elections this August, Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime said in an interview broadcast on

Haiti too insecure for August presidential vote, PM says
Environment|Health|Political|World

Somalia faces severe malnutrition crisis as WFP warns of aid halt

Somalia faces a severe malnutrition crisis and urgently needs more aid funding to avert a catastrophe, the United Nations World Food Programme said on

Somalia faces severe malnutrition crisis as WFP warns of aid halt
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US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia

The U.S. on Thursday urged countries to support its United Nations resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining of the Strait of Hormuz, but diplomats said China and Russia are

US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

UN's Guterres says money owed by US is 'non-negotiable'

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that the billions of dollars the United States owes to the world body is "non-negotiable," after reports that

UN's Guterres says money owed by US is 'non-negotiable'
Business|Political|World

4 vying to be the next UN chief try to set themselves apart as race heats up

Four candidates vying to lead the United Nations have spent hours being grilled about their views on issues from restoring global peace to ending escalating poverty

4 vying to be the next UN chief try to set themselves apart as race heats up
Europe|Political|World

What to know about the Falkland Islands as US considers reassessing position

The United States could seek to punish Britain for its lack of support on the Iran war by reviewing its position on London's claim to the Falkland Islands

What to know about the Falkland Islands as US considers reassessing position
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Residents in rural Sudan say the Iran war has made it harder to get medicines

Some people in Sudan say they have struggled to obtain medicines, and the war in Iran has made that worse

Residents in rural Sudan say the Iran war has made it harder to get medicines
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Who are the candidates running for UN secretary-general?

The 10th United Nations secretary-general will be elected this year for a five-year term starting on January 1, 2027.

Who are the candidates running for UN secretary-general?
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US urges nations to back 'trade over aid' plan as UN warns against privatizing assistance

The U.S. is urging other nations to back a “trade over aid” initiative at the United Nations as part of the Trump administration’s broader shift away from donor-focused development assistance and toward greater private investment

US urges nations to back 'trade over aid' plan as UN warns against privatizing assistance