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World News in Brief: $53.2 billion needed for Palestinian recovery, UN condemns UNRWA schools raid, Lebanon-Israel tensions continue $53.2 billion needed for Palestinian recovery, UN says The United Nations has said that $53.2 billion is needed to support the recovery of the Palestinian territories over the next five years. The funds will be used to … Read more

World News in Brief: $53.2 billion needed for Palestinian recovery, UN condemns UNRWA schools raid, Lebanon-Israel tensions continue $53.2 billion needed for Palestinian recovery, UN says The United Nations has appealed for $53.2 billion to help the Palestinian people recover from decades of conflict and occupation. The funds would be used to support a range … Read more

UN rights office warns of ‘dangerous tipping point’ as abuses surge in Sudan Date: 2025-02-18 12:00 Source: UN Human Rights Office Details: The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has warned of a “dangerous tipping point” in Sudan, as reports of abuses surge amid ongoing political and economic turmoil. According to OHCHR, there has been a … Read more

UN Environment Agency Calls for Urgent Action on ‘Triple Planetary Crisis’ February 18, 2025 The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has issued a stark warning about the urgent need to address the “triple planetary crisis” of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. In a new report released today, UNEP calls for a “fundamental transformation” of … Read more

UN rights office warns of ‘dangerous tipping point’ as abuses surge in Sudan 18 February 2025 GENEVA (Reuters) – The United Nations human rights office on Friday warned of a “dangerous tipping point” in Sudan, saying that a surge in human rights abuses and impunity was threatening the country’s fragile transition to democracy. In a … Read more

Multilateralism: What is it, and why does it matter? Multilateralism is a form of diplomacy and international cooperation in which multiple states work together to address common challenges and achieve shared goals. It is based on the principle that all states are equal and have a voice in decision-making, and that decisions are made through … Read more

WTO Members Discuss E-commerce Legal Frameworks Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2025 – Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) met today to review the legal and regulatory frameworks for e-commerce around the world. The meeting was part of the WTO’s ongoing work to facilitate and promote electronic commerce. “E-commerce is growing rapidly and has the … Read more

WTO and OECD Release Expanded Dataset on Trade in Services Covering Over 200 Economies February 17, 2025 Geneva – The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) today released an expanded dataset on trade in services covering over 200 economies. The dataset provides detailed information on the value, volume, … Read more

4th Trade for Peace Week Opens with High-Level Session on Private Sector’s Role in Stability Geneva, 17 February 2025 – The 4th Trade for Peace Week kicked off today with a high-level session on the private sector’s role in promoting stability and resilience in conflict-affected regions. The event, which brought together business leaders, government officials, … Read more

Asia-Pacific Falling Behind on Sustainable Development and Climate Targets Published: 2025-02-17 Despite the region’s rapid economic growth, the Asia-Pacific region is facing challenges in achieving its sustainable development and climate goals, according to a new report released today. The report, titled “Asia-Pacific Sustainable Development and Climate Outlook 2025,” was jointly published by the United Nations … Read more