Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs began a 43-day, 15,000km "Marco Polo Drive" from Rome on June 13. The journey promotes peace, culture, and sustainable development via green technology, highlighting the modern Silk Road's importance, with Hong Kong and Shenzhen as key eastern gateways.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that terrorists are increasingly using new technologies like AI, digital platforms, and unmanned weapons for recruitment and financing, while also noting technology's potential for counterterrorism efforts.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with UN Secretary General candidate Maria Espinosa, presenting Russia's requirements for the top UN post. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the UN's central role in global affairs.
Israel added to UN blacklist for committing sexual violence in warzones, with 31 verified cases against Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank.
Russia hasn't chosen a preferred candidate for UN Secretary General, with a decision to be made later; elections are set for July 2026 to replace Antonio Guterres.
Maria Fernanda Espinosa, former President of the UN General Assembly, nominated by Antigua and Barbuda for UN Secretary General, joining four other candidates ahead of July 2026 election.
G77 nations spend $8tn a year servicing debts, but analysis shows how comprehensive relief could benefit social spendingCutting debt servicing costs for the world’s poorest countries could free up $900bn (£660bn) a year for development, a new report to the UN secretary general has claimed.Prepared by advocacy group Development Finance International (DFI) with the support of the Norwegian government and launched in Oslo today, the analysis warned that the world is facing “the worst ever debt-provoked development crisis”. Continue reading...
Signatories of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty convened at the UN in New York on Monday amid escalating fears of a renewed arms race. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the drivers of nuclear weapons proliferation are accelerating and called for renewed commitment to the treaty, noting commitments remain unfulfilled and trust is wearing thin. France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot warned that the risk of nuclear proliferation has never been higher, labeling Iran's and North Korea's programmes as intolerable.
Signatories of the landmark nuclear non-proliferation treaty began a meeting on Monday at the United Nations in New York as fears of a renewed arms race escalate, with atomic powers again at loggerheads over safeguards. In 2022, during the last review of the treaty considered the cornerstone of non-proliferation, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned humanity was “one misunderstanding, one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation”. On Monday he warned “the drivers” of nuclear weapons...
Signatories of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty began a review conference at UN headquarters in New York on Monday, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warning that proliferation drivers are accelerating and commitments remain unfulfilled. France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said the risk of nuclear proliferation has never been higher, calling Iran and North Korea's programs intolerable. The 2022 review saw Guterres warn humanity was one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres opened the 11th NPT Review Conference at UN headquarters in New York, warning that nuclear threats are compounded by new dangers from rapidly evolving technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing. He urged the Non-Proliferation Treaty to adapt and ensure humanity never cedes control over nuclear weapons use. The conference, running April 27 to May 22, brings together 191 countries to assess non-proliferation, disarmament and peaceful atomic energy implementation amid deep geopolitical divisions.
