Wars and geopolitical divisions constitute ‘dangerous erosion’ of world order, warns UN chief
News / 28th May 2026The UN Charter is facing one of its gravest tests in decades, Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council this week, warning of intense pressure on a multilateral system established to prevent a third world war.
Pope Leo takes aim at big tech in sweeping encyclical on AI
News / 26th May 2026Pope Leo calls for tax systems that ease the burden on the most vulnerable and demand more from those with greater resources, while the benefits of innovations should be transparent and shared with the entire community.
Despite US sabotage efforts, UN passes historic climate crisis resolution
News / 22nd May 2026The United Nations has backed a resolution that confirms member states have a legal obligation to address the planetary climate crisis by mitigating greenhouse gas emissions.
1.1 billion people live in slums. Can they be housed in dignity?
News / 18th May 2026International organisations, urban planners and experts are in Baku, Azerbaijan, to tackle one of the world’s fastest-growing challenges: the global housing crisis which affects nearly 2.8 billion people worldwide.
Women in developing countries hardest hit by rising debt burden, UN research finds
News / 7th May 2026Women are hit hardest when the debt burden in developing countries rises, a trend expected to worsen as the war in the Middle East continues, UN research shows.