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UN seeks $275M in aid for Myanmar quake survivors

UN seeks $275M in aid for Myanmar quake survivors

The United Nations launched an appeal on Friday for $275 million in donations urgently needed to aid more than one million people affected by the recent magnitude 7.7 earthquake that devastated Myanmar.
Flash floods kill more than 300 people in northern Afghanistan after heavy rains, UN says

Flash floods kill more than 300 people in northern Afghanistan after heavy rains, UN says

US sees new isolation from Israel support

US sees new isolation from Israel support

UN climate talks chief pushes for rapid draft deal

UN climate talks chief pushes for rapid draft deal

The head of the UN climate summit pressed nations Friday to strike a deal as talks resumed after a break, with only four days left for negotiators to iron out differences over the fate of fossil fuels.
December 8, 2023 | 01:43 am PT
Cocaine market is booming as meth trafficking spreads, U.N. report says

Cocaine market is booming as meth trafficking spreads, U.N. report says

Cocaine demand and supply are booming worldwide and methamphetamine trafficking is expanding beyond established markets, including in Afghanistan where the drug is now being produced, a United Nations report said on Sunday.
June 26, 2023 | 12:42 am PT
India to surpass China as world's most populous country in April, UN says

India to surpass China as world's most populous country in April, UN says

India’s population is expected to match China’s by the end of April and then to surpass it as the world’s most populous country, the United Nations said on Monday.
April 24, 2023 | 03:11 pm PT
Nations secure UN global high seas biodiversity pact

Nations secure UN global high seas biodiversity pact

Negotiators from more than 100 countries completed a U.N. treaty to protect the high seas on Saturday, a long-awaited step that environmental groups say will help reverse marine biodiversity losses and ensure sustainable development.
March 4, 2023 | 09:30 pm PT
United Nations proud to be Vietnam's partner: Secretary-General Guterres

United Nations proud to be Vietnam's partner: Secretary-General Guterres

United Nations Secretary General António Guterres said Friday that he highly values Vietnam’s role in tackling global issues as also its partnership with the world body.
October 21, 2022 | 08:20 am PT
World population to reach 8 billion on November 15, United Nations says

World population to reach 8 billion on November 15, United Nations says

The world's population is expected to reach eight billion on November 15, the U.N. forecast Monday in a report that said India will surpass China as the most populous country on earth in 2023.
July 10, 2022 | 10:58 pm PT
UN meet sees blitz of pledges to protect ailing oceans

UN meet sees blitz of pledges to protect ailing oceans

A major UN conference on how to restore the faltering health of global oceans kicked off in Lisbon this week with a flurry of promises to expand marine protected areas, ban deep-sea mining, and combat illegal fishing.
June 27, 2022 | 06:05 pm PT
Cannabis use has risen with legalization and Covid lockdowns, UN report says

Cannabis use has risen with legalization and Covid lockdowns, UN report says

Places including U.S. states that have legalized cannabis appear to have increased its regular use, while Covid lockdowns had a similar effect, raising the risk of depression and suicide, a U.N. report said on Monday.
June 26, 2022 | 06:32 pm PT
Vietnam elected vice president of UN General Assembly

Vietnam elected vice president of UN General Assembly

Vietnam has been elected vice president of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), representing the Asia-Pacific region for a one-year term.
June 8, 2022 | 12:34 am PT
International agencies call for urgent aid to address food insecurity

International agencies call for urgent aid to address food insecurity

Major international organizations issued an appeal Wednesday for urgent measures to deal with rising food insecurity in poor countries, including financing to support farmers and increase food supplies.
April 13, 2022 | 06:18 pm PT
Nearly 100 die in new Mediterranean boat tragedy: UN, MSF

Nearly 100 die in new Mediterranean boat tragedy: UN, MSF

Nearly 100 people have died in international waters after setting off from Libya in an overcrowded boat, international organisations said.
April 4, 2022 | 02:41 am PT
UN General Assembly in historic vote denounces Russia over Ukraine war

UN General Assembly in historic vote denounces Russia over Ukraine war

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday overwhelmingly voted to reprimand Russia for attacking Ukraine and demanded that Moscow stop fighting and withdraw its military forces, an action that aims to diplomatically isolate Russia at the world body.
March 2, 2022 | 07:07 pm PT
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