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It’s not censorship to stop hateful online content, insists UN rights chief
Social media posts inciting hate and division have “real world consequences” and there is a responsibility to regulate…
Global growth to remain subdued in 2025 amid uncertainty, UN report warns
Global economic growth is projected to remain at 2.8 per cent in 2025, unchanged from this past year,…
UN chief offers condolences amid devastating wildfires in California
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed sorrow over the fast-moving wildfires that have devastated the Los Angeles area,…
Avian flu risk still ‘low’ after first US patient dies from H5N1 virus: WHO
A day after the United States reported its first human death from avian flu, the UN World Health…
Exodus by Wall Street banks from climate group worries advocates
U.S. lenders have been rushing in recent weeks to leave one of the world’s top banking sector climate…
Global solidarity key to future pandemic preparedness, says UN chief
In a message commemorating Friday’s International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged all nations to invest…
2024 ‘one of the worst years in history for children in conflict’
The impact of armed conflicts on children around the world reached devastating and likely record levels in 2024,…
General Assembly approves $3.72bn UN budget for 2025
The General Assembly wrapped up the main part of its 79th session on Tuesday, approving a $3.72 billion…
Making the digital and physical world safer: Why the Convention against Cybercrime matters
Billions of people worldwide are set to benefit from enhanced safety online and in the physical world following…
UN World Court concludes landmark hearings on States’ responsibility for climate change
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) held historic hearings from 2 to 13 December addressing States’ obligations under…