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"Wildfires are a big contributor to particle pollution and the problem is expected to increase as the climate warms, posing growing risks for infrastructure and ecosystems and human health," the WMO said in a statement.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed the UN-backed declaration that famine was present in parts of Gaza, calling the report "an outright lie".
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged swift action to end the Gaza war, calling the humanitarian crisis "unacceptable" during a speech to Amnesty International’s Global Assembly.
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Iran may choose to rebuild its nuclear capacity in secret, or use the threat of doing so as leverage. Either scenario presents grave risks.
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Pakistan has taken over the UN Security Council presidency for July 2025. But how was it selected, and what does it mean for global diplomacy — and India? Watch as Payal Tiwari Sharma breaks down the rules, the rotation system, and the geopolitical implications.
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This comes in the wake of the violent protests gripping parts of downtown Los Angeles following federal immigration raids and the controversial deployment of National Guard troops.
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Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is currently heading a Pakistani delegation to the United States as part of the government's diplomatic outreach to counter India's narrative on Operation Sindoor.
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Guterres raised alarm over the spread of hate and falsehoods online, accusing digital platforms of being misused to “subvert science” and “spread disinformation and hate to billions of people.”
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The United Nations on Wednesday said no aid has been distributed yet in Gaza, despite lorries starting to cross the border after the two-month-long blockade.
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TRF, a front for the Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), had claimed responsibility for the deadly April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the loss of 26 lives.
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ollowing the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians—mostly tourists—tensions have sharply escalated between India and Pakistan. The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the attack and warned that a conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbors would have catastrophic global consequences. He personally contacted Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging de-escalation and emphasizing his firm stance against terrorism. India has blamed cross-border elements for the attack and taken several diplomatic and strategic steps, including downgrading ties with Pakistan, suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, and closing the Attari land-transit post. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed the “harshest response” and granted the armed forces full operational freedom. Meanwhile, Pakistan rejected India's accusations and called for a neutral investigation. The international community is closely monitoring the situation, fearing that further escalation could destabilize the region and threaten global security.
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The Israeli military, which has carried out a heavy wave of airstrikes since early Tuesday, denied earlier reports that it had targeted the UN compound.
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Arab leaders arrived in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital on Tuesday (March 4) for an emergency Arab summit on Gaza. Egypt was expected to present a reconstruction plan for Gaza to Arab leaders that would cost $53 billion over five years and avoid resettling Palestinians. This proposal is in contrast to U.S. President Donald Trump's idea of developing a "Middle East Riviera", according to a copy of the plan seen by Reuters. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun were among those received by Sisi. Arab leaders were also expected to call for elections in the West Bank and Gaza in one year, according to the draft final communique
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The United Nations has long endorsed a vision of two states living side by side within secure and recognized borders.
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Trump’s announcement came on the day he met with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose country has long accused both the rights body and UNRWA of bias against Israel and antisemitism.
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Human rights activist Dr. Amjad Ayub Mirza has strongly condemned PoJK Prime Minister Chaudhary Anwar ul Haq’s call for jihad, labeling it a desperate attempt to regain political influence. Mirza warned that such rhetoric could incite violence and jeopardize secular voices in the region. He urged the United Nations and the International Court of Justice to intervene and demanded the removal of the PoJK PM. Watch this critical analysis of the unfolding situation.
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Pakistan takes a seat at the United Nations Security Council for a two-year term, sparking concerns in India over Kashmir, global crises, and UNSC reforms. What lies ahead? Watch to uncover the diplomatic showdown
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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, addressed the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza during a press briefing on December 2. She emphasized that the situation is dire but assured that the U.S. is actively working to alleviate suffering by delivering essential aid, including food, to the Palestinian people. The U.S. is committed to finding a diplomatic solution to the ongoing conflict and has been working tirelessly on the ground to facilitate a ceasefire, bring hostages home, and address the humanitarian crisis. Additionally, Thomas-Greenfield confirmed that the U.S. is monitoring the situation in Lebanon to ensure that the ceasefire agreement is respected. The U.S. continues its relentless diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the conflict and alleviate the suffering of those affected by the violence in Gaza. The U.S. remains focused on both humanitarian assistance and long-term diplomatic solutions to resolve the crisis.
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The fifth and final UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting to yield a legally binding international treaty is set to wrap up in Busan on Sunday, but as of Sunday morning, a final plenary session has not been set.
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"With utter dismay, we note that the arrest of Chinmoy Das has been misconstrued by some speakers, although he was actually arrested on specific charges,” said Tareq Md Ariful Islam, ambassador and permanent representative of Bangladesh to the UN offices.
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The UN Security Council voted 14-1 in favor of the resolution sponsored by the 10 elected members on the 15-member council, but it was not adopted because of the US veto.
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In a statement late Tuesday, the UN health agency said it had approved the mpox vaccine made by Japanese company KM Biologics for use in children over 1 year of age as a single dose.
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The report, which analysed how countries in the region are placed compared to the Sustainability Development Goals (SDG) adopted in Beijing 30 years back, noted the adoption of gender-responsive budgeting by countries like India demonstrates their strong commitment to ensuring the efficient allocation of resources based on the identified needs of women and girls, but there are challenges.
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A breakthrough may happen as ministers from several countries arrive for the conference’s second week to resolve the contentious issue of how much wealthy nations should pay emerging economies to move away from fossil fuels
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Governments in 2015 signed up to the Paris Agreement and a cap of 1.5 C (2.7 F) warming to prevent a cascade of dangerous impacts
