The UN-CSW69 high-level meeting emphasized women’s leadership in climate action, urging stronger policies and global collaboration to advance gender equality and sustainability, particularly for African and diaspora women.
At the Global Disability Summit, leaders emphasized inclusive education for children with disabilities in crisis settings, urging global action to ensure equity, resilience, and meaningful participation for all.
WJC President Ronald S. Lauder warned that rising antisemitism threatens Western civilization, speaking at Auschwitz’s 80th liberation anniversary commemoration.
U.S. lawmakers urge an investigation into Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, citing potential national security risks and unauthorized access to sensitive federal data, sparking controversy.
The Committee of 100 condemns President Trump’s Executive Order ending birthright citizenship, citing it as unconstitutional, discriminatory, and a threat to equality and immigrant rights.
On June 1, two UN independent experts issued a call to action, urging the world to combat the escalating problem of plastic pollution, which poses a threat to human rights. This appeal coincides with ongoing negotiations for an international treaty on plastic pollution and precedes World Environment Day on June 5.
In a significant breakthrough, scientists have successfully detected the X-ray signal of a single atom for the first time. The findings of the research, led by Argonne National Laboratory scientist Saw Wai Hla, have the potential to revolutionize fields such as quantum information, nanotechnology, and environmental and medical science research, according to a study published in the scientific journal Nature on Wednesday.
A recent report supported by the United Nations reveals that a staggering 4.9 million people in Haiti, nearly half of the country’s population, are currently facing severe levels of acute food insecurity.
On April 20, SpaceX captivated the world’s attention as it embarked on an unprecedented orbital flight test of its Starship rocket. This test aimed to showcase the capabilities of the reusable rocket, which Elon Musk envisions as the key to future missions to the Moon and eventual human exploration of Mars.
On the evening of May 27, at the Jiukesu (Shanghai) Future Art Center Grand Theater, erhu musician Ma Xiaohui dazzled the audience with her refreshing energy, appearing on stage in a series of colorful hand-painted art costumes created by painter Chen Jialing, including a vibrant and colorful “Colorful Erhu” from her Xiaohui Erhu New Trend series.
The UN Secretary-General presided over a Dag Hammarskjold Medal and Military Gender Advocate of the Year award ceremony in the General Assembly Hall. Eight Pakistani Peacekeepers among 103 United Nations peacekeepers from around the world were honored on May 25 at a special ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of UN Peacekeeping.
With advancements in space exploration, significant time and resources have recently been invested in technologies for effective space resource utilization. A particular focus has been placed on finding the best method to produce oxygen on the Moon.
A lost fragment of a manuscript, representing one of the earliest translations of the Gospels, has recently been discovered by a scientist. Through the use of ultraviolet photography, the researcher was able to uncover this “new” ancient translation, which is one of only four known examples of the Old Syriac translation.
Elon Musk’s revolutionary invention, the StopWatt, is helping residents save up to 90% on their monthly electric bills, causing uproar among electric power companies who demand its immediate ban.
Florida has recently passed a bill aimed at providing legal protection to billionaire owners of space companies in the event of accidents resulting in injury or death to passengers or crew members. Under the bill, passengers will be required to sign a waiver prior to boarding a spaceship, acknowledging and accepting the risks associated with spaceflight.
The global economy continues to grapple with the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, dampening prospects for a strong recovery, according to the latest World Economic Situation and Prospects report by the United Nations (UN), released on Tuesday.
Despite the adoption of a UN-backed international disaster reduction agreement in 2015, an increasing number of people worldwide are being impacted by disasters. In response, experts from around the globe are gathering at the UN Headquarters to accelerate efforts in fully implementing the agreement and creating a safer world.
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have had a contentious relationship for several years, with Musk often criticizing Zuckerberg and his companies. Musk has accused Facebook, which owns Meta, of negatively affecting society and creating a monopoly.
Chinese students are showing less interest in higher education in the United States, which has long been a popular destination for Chinese families seeking a U.S. college education.
Bill Gates, the billionaire investor and co-founder of Microsoft, is continuing his pursuit of sustainable innovation with a new venture that could change the trajectory of clean energy. For over 15 years, Gates has been working on a next-generation nuclear power plant called Natrium, which could potentially open by 2030.
