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UN says global warming likely to exceed 1.5C within a few years
Global temperatures are likely to exceed the key 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) warming threshold within a few years, the United Nations Environment Programme said Wednesday, warning of more…
UN leadership hopefuls face public grilling amid mounting institutional strain
The four candidates vying to become the next United Nations secretary-general face live hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday on their bids to…
Three UN peacekeepers killed in Lebanon as Israeli strikes pummel south
Three United Nations peacekeepers from Indonesia were killed in two separate incidents in southern Lebanon after a bloody weekend in which Lebanese…
How will the next UN chief be chosen and who wants the job?
A new UN secretary-general election begins with candidates like Bachelet and Grynspan.
UN kicks off process to elect next secretary-general
UN begins nominating candidates for secretary-general, emphasizing gender and regional diversity.
Nicki Minaj claims Christians persecuted in Nigeria at UN
Rapper Nicki Minaj threw her support behind US President Donald Trump's claims that Christians are being persecuted in Nigeria.
UN Security Council backs Trump’s peace plan in key vote
U.N. Security Council endorses U.S. resolution for Gaza stabilization efforts.
UN secretary general warns Sudan civil war spiralling out of control
The UN secretary general, António Guterres, has said the war in Sudan is spiralling out of control as he called for a…
UN to cut 25% of global peacekeeping force amid US funding shortfall
The UN will reduce peacekeeping forces by 25% due to US funding cuts, impacting global operations significantly.
World leaders rally behind Palestinian statehood at UN, defying US and Israel
Israel, US call it harmful and a publicity stunt