U.N. climate deal, $300 billion for poor nations, sparks backlash
The COP29 United Nations climate conference is coming to a close in Baku, Azerbaijan, after more than a week of discussions.
Nations at COP29 Agree $300B a Year for Poor Countries in Compromise Climate Deal
It’s not near the $1.3 trillion developing countries were asking for, but it’s three times the 2009 deal that is expiring.
COP29 negotiators agree on funding deal for poor nations facing climate crises
United Nations climate negotiators agreed on a funding formula to help developing countries cope with the effects of climate ...
Israel intelligence investigating rabbi's disappearance in United Arab Emirates as 'terrorist incident'
Israeli intelligence is investigating the disappearance of Israeli-Moldovan citizen Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the United Arab ...
UNWRA Chief Philippe Lazzarini on the U.N. Agency’s Future in Gaza
In response, more than 16 nations paused contributions; the U.S., formerly the agency’s largest donor, continues to hold back ...
Key UN committee adopts resolution paving the way for a first-ever treaty on crimes against humanity
A key U.N. General Assembly committee has adopted a resolution paving the way for negotiations on a first-ever treaty on ...
US vetoes UN resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza because there’s no link to a hostage release
The United States has vetoed a U.N. resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in the war in Gaza because it is not linked ...