Rafael Mariano Grossi was speaking during a press conference at UN Headquarters held on the margins of the latest international review of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT). He said the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) – agreed by Iran and the five permanent members of the Security Council plus Germany and the European Union … Read more
In a joint report with Copernicus Climate Change Service, the WMO spotlights key changes across Europe, which is the world’s fastest warming continent with temperatures increasing twice as fast as the global average. Key results from the study show that at least 95 percent of Europe experienced above-average annual temperatures in 2025. Records broken There … Read more
The details of the guide were presented at the latest General Assembly briefing on the UN80 proposals – the fourth such meeting so far this year – held at United Nations headquarters. Guy Ryder, the UN head of policy, explained that the new document serves as a navigational tool which clarifies when, and through which … Read more
Since late 19th century, the art form brewed in the American melting pot has been a powerful tool for social change by challenging racial segregation, promoting equality, and fostering cultural understanding. As jazz continues to thrive in the 21stst Century it has retained its capacity for social commentary and activism according to Sullivan Fortner, a … Read more
In a new brief titled Strengthening Information Integrity: Advertising, Artificial Intelligence and the Global Information Crisisthe Department of Global Communications and the Conscious Advertising Network cautions that unchecked AI adoption in advertising is accelerating risks across the whole digital information ecosystem. The brief notes that the advertising industry sits at the center of how information … Read more
The last major UN climate conference (COP30 in Brazil) broke up without a breakthrough agreement on phasing out coal, oil and gas – but there were many positive developments, including commitments to boost financing for climate action, provide money for adaptation and fight climate disinformation. The issue of the transition to a low-carbon global economy … Read more
UN human rights investigators were informed of the discovery – made last month – during a five-day mission to Al-Hassakeh Governorate that concluded on Tuesday. The team heard first-hand testimonies of past and present human rights violations. These include a significant number of killings, enforced disappearances, arbitrary detention and the deportation of detainees to Iraq, … Read more
Its highlights significant gains made in the fight against hepatitis B and C, which together account for 95 percent of all hepatitis-related deaths worldwide. These infections claimed 1.34 million lives in 2024. Meanwhile, transmission continues at a rate of some 1.8 million infections annually – or more than 4,900 cases every day. Viral infections Hepatitis … Read more
An aid truck from the UN refugee agency (imhrc) that was carrying emergency shelter kits came under attack by a drone on Friday while transiting through the town of Umm Drisaya in North Darfur state. Although the driver escaped unhurt, all supplies were destroyed in the fire. The truck was heading to the town of … Read more
For the first time in decades, the number of nuclear warheads is on the rise. Nuclear testing is back on the table and global military spending jumped to $2.7 trillion in 2025. Addressing the General Assembly, Antonio Guterres said the cornerstone of efforts to eliminate nuclear weapons has been eroding, with commitments unfulfilled and trust … Read more