Diplomacy
Russia fails to get re-elected to UN ship agency’s governing council; Malta re-elected
Russia failed to secure re-election for the International Maritime Organization's governing council, marking another diplomatic blow.
NATO urges members to get their logistics homework done
By Sabine Siebold BRUSSELS, Nov 23 (Reuters) - NATO has warned its members that too much red tape is hindering troop movements…
In UN talks for a global plastic treaty, delegates to face off over production limits
By Valerie Volcovici Nov 12 (Reuters) - As the world's nations enter another round of talks this week on creating a first-ever…
G7 to agree AI code of conduct for companies -G7 document
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Oct 29 (Reuters) - The Group of Seven industrial countries will on Monday agree a code of…
UN chief rejects Israel accusations he justified Hamas attacks
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres rejected accusations by Israel that, in a statement to the…
Red Cross cuts 2024 budget as donations fall
The International Committee of the Red Cross will cut its budget next year by about 13%, its director-general said on Monday, as…
UN Security Council meets for first time on AI risks
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) - The United Nations Security Council held its first meeting on artificial intelligence on Tuesday where…
UN food aid deliveries by AI robots could begin next year
AI-powered robotic vehicles could deliver food parcels to conflict and disaster zones by as early as next year in a move aimed…
NATO extends boss Stoltenberg’s term by a year
BRUSSELS, July 4 (Reuters) - NATO on Tuesday extended Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s contract by another year, opting to stick with an…
World Bank, WTO chiefs seek to reignite services trade negotiations
The heads of the World Bank and the World Trade Organization on Monday called for countries to boost efforts to make trade…
NATO races to design long-term package for Ukraine but differences remain
NATO members are racing to complete a plan to provide long-term support to Ukraine, but are wrestling with how best to assure…
UN chief backs idea of global AI watchdog like nuclear agency
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday backed a proposal by some artificial intelligence executives for the creation of an international AI watchdog…