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UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged restraint and dialogue after deadly protests in Madagascar left 22 dead, as youth-led demonstrations over power cuts spread nationwide.
Six years after the fire, Notre-Dame Cathedral’s spire will reopen on Sept. 20, allowing visitors to ascend 420 steps and view Paris from above.
German Chancellor Merz warns the EU may retaliate against U.S. tech firms if trade talks fail, signaling deepening tensions with Trump’s tariff threats.
Elon Musk launches the “American Party” to challenge Trump, but experts warn of six key obstacles to his third-party gamble in U.S. politics.
FedEx founder Fred Smith, hailed as a logistics visionary, passed away at 80. He transformed global delivery with his revolutionary hub-and-spoke model and enduring leadership.
Over 600 million children globally live in households affected by intimate partner violence, with long-term impacts on their safety, development, and future behavior, UNICEF warns.
The UN presented its UN80 Initiative Action Plan, coordinating 87 reforms across peace, humanitarian and development sectors to streamline operations and enhance impact
COP30 enters final negotiations with urgent calls for action. Ministers must bridge gaps on climate finance and implementation as civil society demands stronger commitments.
Nearly half the global population lives in cities, a share set to rise. Sustainable urban planning is crucial for future climate resilience and equitable development.
A UN Women report warns that funding cuts have forced one in three women’s anti-violence programs to shut down, threatening decades of progress on gender equality.
UNCTAD chief Rebeca Grynspan warns that developing nations face “impossible choices” amid $31 trillion debt and rising tariffs, threatening trade stability and sustainable growth.
Sixty-five nations signed the first UN treaty against cybercrime in Hanoi, creating a global framework to combat digital threats and strengthen cross-border cooperation.
Talks at the International Maritime Organization ended without agreement as nations deferred action on the Net-Zero Framework, reflecting deep divisions over maritime emissions pricing and reform.
The UN estimates Gaza’s reconstruction will cost $70 billion after two years of war, urging immediate aid and safe humanitarian access amid widespread devastation.
37-year-old Chinese-American founder Edwin Chen joins Forbes Billionaires List with $18 billion, as his company Surge AI leads a new “data fuel” revolution.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged restraint and dialogue after deadly protests in Madagascar left 22 dead, as youth-led demonstrations over power cuts spread nationwide.
UN chief António Guterres urged nations to accelerate the global clean energy transition after new reports confirmed renewables have overtaken coal in power generation for the first time.
The UN warns of a catastrophic crisis in Sudan’s Darfur, with 12 million displaced, aid blocked, and civilians facing starvation, disease, and sexual violence.
The Africa Open for Business Summit 2025 at UNGA80 urged stronger global partnerships, highlighting trade, investment, women’s empowerment, and education as catalysts for Africa’s sustainable growth.
The World Madam Foundation co-hosted the Africa Open for Business Summit at UNGA80, urging stronger global partnerships with Africa to advance trade, investment, dignity, and equality.
