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UK aid cuts risk "million more deaths" from malaria in Africa

Reductions in British foreign aid are threatening to trigger a catastrophic resurgence of malaria across Africa, potentially leading to an additional million deaths by 2030.

29 Apr 2026-10:37
The end of oil? 50 nations meet for historic energy summit

More than 50 countries have gathered in Colombia for the world’s first international talks aimed at charting a path away from fossil fuels, marking a major step in global climate diplomacy.

28 Apr 2026-10:20
Global push to abandon oil and gas gains momentum at Colombia summit

The global debate over the future of oil and gas has entered a decisive phase as dozens of countries convene in Colombia for the first-ever international summit dedicated exclusively to phasing out fossil fuels. Unlike traditional climate forums under the United Nations, this gathering in Santa Marta is openly focused on one politically sensitive issue: how to move beyond oil, gas, and coal.

28 Apr 2026-09:54
Germany urges UN action on Iran war, Hormuz crisis

Germany’s foreign minister on Monday called on the UN to take a more active role in resolving the conflict involving Iran and in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the situation is already affecting the global economy.

27 Apr 2026-16:52
“He should become a Righteous Among the Nations”: how Azerbaijani Hamza Sadykhov saved Jews

25 Apr 2026-11:55
Kallas warns UN principles are under attack

The European Union has warned that the principles of the United Nations Charter are “under direct assault,” as global tensions continue to rise.

24 Apr 2026-09:31
Global Climate Transition Conference: 50 countries meet in Colombia

Governments from nearly 50 countries are set to gather Friday in Colombia’s Caribbean city of Santa Marta for a high-stakes summit focused on accelerating the global shift away from fossil fuels.

24 Apr 2026-09:11
SPECA Regional Research Center to be established in Baku

The ministerial meeting of the United Nations Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) was held in Bangkok, Thailand, on the margins of the 82nd session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).

23 Apr 2026-14:46
What is the latest incident involving a French soldier in UNIFIL?

A French soldier serving under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has been killed during a patrol operation in southern Lebanon.

22 Apr 2026-22:22
Central Asia: The new global frontline for synthetic drugs and cybercrime

The rise of synthetic drugs and digital trafficking methods is forcing a shift in global anti-narcotics strategies.

22 Apr 2026-16:25