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The Guardian - World
Low-lying Pacific islands pin hopes on UN meeting as sea rise threatens survival
UN general assembly to hold special session this week as experts say rises already locked in by climate change mean disappearance of many atolls. The Pacific country of Kiribati might be surrounded ...24 minutes ago -
The Hill - Politics
5 things to know about the UN meetings in New York
Foreign dignitaries will descend on New York City beginning Tuesday for this week’s United Nations General Assembly, tackling topics including the powder keg situation in the Middle East and ...1 hour ago - New York -
ABC News - Tech
At the UN, world leaders try to lay out a vision for the future — and actually make it happen
The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a “Pact for the Future” to meet the challenges of the 21st century3 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
At U.N. General Assembly, Global Crises Collide With Fraught U.S. Politics
President Biden will speak at a time of deep uncertainty about the future of America’s role in the world.3 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
United Nations General Assembly focus on climate solutions
Some United Nations General Assembly discussions will focus on climate solutions as Climate Week NYC gets underway. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.4 hours ago - Climate -
CBS News - Top stories
Biden, Netanyahu and Zelenskyy expected at United Nations General Assembly
New York City is hosting world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly, where President Biden, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are among ...6 hours ago - Joe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
2024 United Nations General Assembly
Watch live coverage from the 2024 United Nations General Assembly as nations gather in New York to address issues facing the world, including the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. ...6 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
UN general assembly to open amid fears of all-out war in Middle East
Diplomats trying to prevent escalation in Israel-Hezbollah conflict amid bombing campaign in Lebanon. The 79th United Nations general assembly is to open on Tuesday morning amid a massive bombing ...6 hours ago - United Nations -
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BBC News - Top stories
Russia gripped by human rights crackdown, says UN
A UN investigation found evidence of increased police brutality and repression since February 2022.10 hours ago - Russia -
The Guardian - World
Russia-Ukraine war live: Images suggest Russia’s new intercontinental ballistic missile suffered major test failure
Expert analysis shows crater about 60 metres wide at launch silo for Sarmat missile test. Relations with Russia should be reconsidered after its war in Ukraine is over, French President Emmanuel ...10 hours ago - Russia -
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ABC News - Top stories
World leaders gathering in New York for UN General Assembly. The outlook is gloomy
It's not a great moment in world affairs right now21 hours ago - New York -
ABC News - World
As UN meets, Haitians express hopelessness at finding an international solution to gang crisis
As world leaders discuss the future of efforts to wrangle the gangs strangling Haiti, Haitians are expressing hopelessness over an international response to the tide of violence21 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
U.S. "losing a generation" to deadly fentanyl, DEA head says
Fentanyl, which is often hidden in counterfeit pills, is fueling the worst drug crisis in U.S. history. Last year the synthetic opioid killed more than 70,000 Americans.Yesterday -
ABC News - Health
UN nations endorse a 'Pact for the Future,' and the body's leader says it must be more than talk
The U.N. General Assembly has approved a blueprint to bring the world’s increasingly divided nations together to tackle 21st-century challengesYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Israel and Hezbollah urged to step back as UN warns of 'catastrophe'
Israel says it will continue military action, as the UN chief raises the risk of Lebanon becoming "another Gaza".Yesterday - Israel -
The Guardian - World
Russia isolated at UN summit after surprise bid to derail pact
Country’s attempt to defer adoption of ambitious ‘pact for the future’ to reform institution rejected 143 votes to seven. Russia was left badly isolated at a high-profile UN summit in New York when ...Yesterday - Russia -
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The Guardian - World
UN chief calls on Sudanese paramilitary leader to end siege of North Darfur city
António Guterres ‘gravely alarmed’ by RSF assault on al-Fashir as EU foreign policy chief warns of another genocide. The UN secretary general, António Guterres, is “gravely alarmed” at reports of a ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
Biden expected to make one of his final major speeches at UN
President Biden is expected to make one of his final major speeches on the world stage when he gathers with leaders from across the globe in New York for the United Nations General Assembly. Among ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Financial Times - Business
Move over copilots: meet the next generation of AI-powered assistants
Microsoft, Salesforce and Workday latest to centre their plans on ‘AI agents’ as technology advancesYesterday -
ABC News - World
Kenyan president visits Haiti as it grapples with future of international efforts to fight gangs
Kenya’s President William Ruto has arrived in Haiti2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Gold is giving you a once-in-a-generation buying opportunity on its way to 4,400
The upside breakout in gold prices has more room to run.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
UN chief António Guterres to seek world leaders’ backing for vision of the future
Pact covering wars, AI, climate crisis and inequality has been watered down, say critics. The UN’s secretary general, António Guterres, will try to persuade world leaders to extend their horizons ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
UN pleads against further violence after Israeli strike kills top Hezbollah leader
IDF airstrike on Beirut that killed at least 14 causes fears of escalation into even more devastating conflict. Middle East crisis live: latest updates Further violence between Israel and ...3 days ago - Israel -
ABC News - World
Haiti's insecurity is worsening as gangs seize more territory, UN rights expert says
A U.N. human rights expert says that gang violence is spreading across Haiti as a U.N.-backed mission targeting criminals remains underfunded and understaffed3 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Experts Want UN to Set Up Principles for Global AI Governance
As the technology makes rapid progress, observers say it's 'imperative' to establish the foundations forinclusive global institutions to track its evolution and establish safeguards.3 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Postmaster general: ‘Wrong’ to say mail ballots might be misplaced
U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy expressed frustration Thursday to reporters about the ongoing criticism from election officials about how the agency handles mail-in ballots, saying it is wrong ...3 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Western philanthropies drum up climate finance ahead of UN meetings
African pledge comes as wrangling continues about how to fund the energy transition in developing countries3 days ago - Climate -
The Guardian - World
The US and all nations must respect the UN resolution against Israeli occupation | Kenneth Roth
The UN’s resolution this week has dramatically changed the legal context of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory. The United Nations general assembly’s resolution on Wednesday advanced a ...3 days ago - Israel -
ABC News - Tech
UN experts urge United Nations to lay foundations for global governance of artificial intelligence
A high-powered U.N. advisory body says global governance of artificial intelligence is “imperative” and is urging the United Nations to lay the foundations for the first inclusive global ...3 days ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
1X’s generative model first to predict real-world robot interactions
Generative models trained on raw data from robots learn world models that can simulate physical environments with photorealistic quality.4 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
¿Por qué la drástica pérdida de peso de un ‘youtuber’ se hizo viral?
Nikocado Avocado, un popular videobloguero conocido por su contenido donde aparece comiendo, dijo que había pasado los dos últimos años planeando la sorpresa para sus seguidores.September 15 - United Nations