As global temperatures rise, are liberal democracies on trial?
It will be World Environment Day on Wednesday this week. UN secretary-general António Guterres will be delivering a “pivotal speech” in New York, which is being billed like this: “As …
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Indian heatwave highlights temperature ‘record’ checking challenge
Geneva: The swift announcement that a potentially record-breaking temperature measured this week in India could have been due to a sensor error highlights the challenges in certifying extreme heat. The …
Transitional council picks new Haitian prime minister
By Danica Coto | Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — U.N. development specialist Garry Conille was named Haiti’s new prime minister Tuesday evening, nearly a month after a coalition …
Canada appoints new ambassadors to Palestinian Authority, UN – National
Canada appointed new representatives to the United Nations and the Palestinian Authority on Wednesday. Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced that Graham Dattels has become Canada’s representative to the Palestinian …
economic growth: UN upgrades India’s 2024 growth forecast to 6.9% from 6.2%
The United Nations has revised upwards India’s growth projections for 2024, with the country’s economy now forecast to expand by close to seven per cent this year, mainly driven by …
India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%
New Delhi: India’s economy is expected to grow by 6.9 percent in 2024, retaining its spot as the fastest-growing major economy, said a report by a United Nations agency, in …
India Supports UN Resolution Backing Palestine Bid For Full Membership
Home News India Supports UN Resolution Backing Palestine Bid For Full Membership The United Nations has passed a resolution with overwhelming support, endorsing Palestine’s full membership and urging the Security …
UN approves resolution that grants Palestine new rights, revives membership bid – National
The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on Friday to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine and called on the Security Council to reconsider Palestine’s request to …
How will a floating dock in the sea facilitate Gaza aid?
By Lolita C. Baldor | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The U.S. and allies are scrambling to pull together a complex system that will move tons of humanitarian aid into Gaza …
Russia vetoes UN resolution against nuclear space race
By Edith M. Lederer | Associated Press UNITED NATIONS — Russia on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. resolution sponsored by the United States and Japan calling on all nations to prevent …