António Guterres told world leaders gathered in New York that their efforts to address the climate crisis had come up “abysmally short.”
Tag: United Nations
Zelensky, at U.N., Urges World Leaders to Help Ukraine
Painting Vladimir Putin’s Russia as a nation that seeks to dominate others, President Volodymyr Zelensky cast his appeal for broad support as a matter of global security.
Wednesday Briefing: Zelensky’s Warning at the U.N.
Plus, new discoveries about a nomadic clan on the island of Borneo.
What Is the U.N. General Assembly?
This body, which meets annually, has seen its influence wane over the years, but it is still considered important to global affairs.
Tuesday Briefing: What to Expect as the U.N. Meets
Plus, lessons from Singapore on cooling a city.
Iraq’s Prime Minister Seeks Aid From United Nations
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani hopes to persuade the world that he can solve Iraq’s problems when he addresses the U.N. General Assembly this week.
Zelensky to Make a Case for More Aid in U.S. Visit
The Ukrainian leader’s second trip to America comes at a more delicate diplomatic moment, as he tries to navigate political currents while expressing gratitude for Western support.
U.N. General Assembly Convenes on Tuesday: What to Expect
With major world leaders skipping the annual event, discussions will focus on climate change, sovereign debt relief and development goals.
Climate Protesters March on New York, Calling for End to Fossil Fuels
Ahead of U.N. meetings this week, thousands gathered in Midtown to demand that President Biden and other world leaders stop new oil and gas drilling.
European Countries to Keep Some Missile Sanctions on Iran
U.N. sanctions are set to expire in October, as part of the 2015 nuclear deal. Other nations, including Russia, will be free to buy Iranian missiles and drones.