Amar Bendjama Elected ECOSOC President as UN Secretary-General Candidates Prepare for Debate
New ECOSOC chief Amar Bendjama outlines priorities amid concerns over Sustainable Development Goals progress and UN challenges.
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New ECOSOC chief Amar Bendjama outlines priorities amid concerns over Sustainable Development Goals progress and UN challenges.
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At the conclusion of the 2026 High-Level Political Forum, countries pledged reforms to boost Sustainable Development Goal funding despite a significant drop in official development assistance.
UN News | Jul 16, 2026, 6:30 PM
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China’s president calls for international cooperation to prevent AI-driven inequality, emphasizing support for the Global South.
CNA Latest News | Jul 23, 2026, 9:33 AM
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The Houthi movement announced a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, sparking fears of renewed conflict and worsening humanitarian conditions in Yemen.
Al Jazeera | Jul 23, 2026, 9:00 AM
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The Food and Agriculture Organization reports a third consecutive year of decline in global hunger, though conflict remains a major challenge.
Reason | Jul 22, 2026, 9:09 PM
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The Security Council convenes in New York to discuss how lithium, cobalt, and copper can support the clean energy transition and whether their extraction will foster development or fuel conflict.
UN News | Jul 22, 2026, 4:20 PM
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The United Nations is aiding nations like Argentina and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to ensure critical mineral resources foster local development, environmental protection, and responsible business practices.
UN News | Jul 22, 2026, 2:18 PM
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At the June 16 G7 summit in Evian, leaders including Emmanuel Macron and Narendra Modi discussed the rapid pace of diplomatic shifts compared to the slower development of clean energy supply chains.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 22, 2026, 9:31 AM
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The latest UN report shows a decrease in global hunger in 2025, yet warns that food insecurity remains widespread and progress toward ending hunger by 2030 is fragile and uneven across regions.
UN News | Jul 22, 2026, 3:43 AM
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The UN Security Council examines the role of essential minerals in powering renewable energy and their impact on peace and development worldwide.
UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 9:23 PM
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The United Nations highlights environmental concerns amid rising space activity and calls for early sustainability measures in lunar missions.
UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 1:34 AMglobal-institutions
Tanatswa Amanda Chikaura, inspired by personal loss, leads efforts to provide culturally relevant mental health support for young people globally.
UN News | Jul 18, 2026, 2:38 AMglobal-institutions
At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges international cooperation to ensure AI benefits all nations and supports sustainable development.
UN News | Jul 18, 2026, 2:16 AMworld
Sudan’s ongoing conflict has caused significant population shifts, challenging social stability and prompting government efforts to strengthen population policies and social protection.
Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 2:26 PMShowing 1-14 of 14 articles.