A treaty to protect the world's oceans has been agreed after a decade of talks
For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas.
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An Israeli far-right leader's Al-Aqsa visit sparks outrage and calls for U.N. meeting
Israel is lobbying against calls for an urgent session of the U.N. Security Council, following Tuesday's visit by far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to a sensitive holy site.
Earth welcomes its 8 billionth baby. Is that good or bad news... or a bit of both?
Sometime today, the global population is forecast to hit 8 billion. The U.N. calls it a milestone for humanity, made possible by advances in public health and medicine. But there are also challenges.
Russia rejoins U.N. deal to ship grain from Ukraine, easing food insecurity concerns
Russia, which had suspended participation over the weekend, says the grain deal is back on after assurances that shipping corridors would not be used for military purposes.
An intense global scramble is on to keep Ukraine grain deal alive, as Russia pulls out
Countries are scrambling to salvage a deal allowing Ukraine to export grain, after Russia said it pulled out indefinitely, a decision that risks worsening global hunger.
Ukraine war updates: Russia drops grain deal, claiming drones hit its ships (Oct. 31)
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Greenhouse gases reach a new record as nations fall behind on climate pledges
The three main greenhouse gases hit record high levels in the atmosphere last year, the U.N. weather agency said Wednesday, calling it an ominous sign.
Ukraine war updates: Russia strikes Kyiv as Russian troops move into Belarus (Oct. 17)
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
It's a bleak 'Day of the Girl' because of the pandemic. But no one's giving up hope
The United Nations established the Day of the Girl a decade ago to address issues that affect girls' rights: education, teen pregnancy, child marriage. Steady progress has been made. Then came COVID.
Ukraine war updates: Regions vote on joining Russia, Putin orders a draft (Sept. 26)
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.