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Explore the critical climate outlook for 2025 following COP30. Analyze the balance between political setbacks and progress, the rise of climate litigation, global public activism, and the undeniable impact of record-breaking extreme weather events.

COP30 in Belém disappointed many, but real climate action is thriving. Discover the hidden wins in clean energy, legal precedents, and super-pollutant control that prove progress is happening outside the UN. Read about the hope beyond the text.

Explore why Indigenous leadership is the key to solving the climate crisis. Learn how shifting authority to traditional land protectors can fix broken global governance, end fossil fuel complicity, and secure a sustainable future for our planet.

Discover the critical state of the Amazon at COP30. Learn about the ecological tipping points, the gap in climate financing, and the political challenges facing the world's largest rainforest. Read our full analysis of the path to sustainability.

Abkhazian-Turkish academic Elçin Adzinba faced threats & a severe cyberattack after speaking at the UN Forum on Minority Issues in Geneva. She highlighted the humanitarian crisis caused by the non-acceptance of Abkhazian documents, denying thousands basic rights, education, and healthcare. Read the full report on the harassment, data erasure, and her call for practical UN solutions.

COP30 in the Amazon failed to deliver a critical fossil fuel phase-out agreement, despite scientific warnings and public protests. Oil states, powerful lobbyists, and the US absence created a "missed chance," widening the gap between climate talks and the urgent need to cut emissions by 5% annually.

Georgia's government faces intense international pressure over new restrictive laws, including the Foreign Agents Act and a voter ban for citizens abroad. Critics from PACE and the UN warn these actions push Georgia away from its Euro-Atlantic path and align it with Moscow's political views.

Samia Suluhu Hassan secured a disputed 97% victory in Tanzania's election. The win follows the barring of key opposition candidates and has triggered deadly protests. Reports cite hundreds of deaths and international concern over excessive force and human rights abuses.

These aren't rare events. They show that we're not protecting kids enough. This report looks at how big child labor is, where it's happening, and which fields it's worst in. It will break down why this is still happening—like poverty and lack of schools—and see what we can do internationally and with policies to give every kid the chance to be safe and healthy.

The UN issued a grave warning on Friday regarding the “mounting risks to regional peace” in the Caribbean following a series of US military strikes against vessels accused of drug trafficking. The operations, conducted between 2 September and 3 October, reportedly resulted in at least 21 fatalities.

UN experts warn of a "total escalation" in Russian repression, citing new laws targeting dissent and lawyers. They demand urgent international support for civil society and activists.

4 Gaza realities: healthcare collapse, Hamas's strategic "victory," Israel rejects two-state solution as 'terror' threat, and the EU consensus cracks.

The UN officially reimposed comprehensive international sanctions on Iran (arms, missiles, enrichment) starting September 28, 2025. The restoration was triggered by the JCPOA "snapback" mechanism after the Security Council rejected a delay attempt by Russia and China, marking a significant escalation over Tehran’s persistent nuclear violations. Read about the diplomatic fallout and global reactions.

Discover the latest on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza City. This article covers the escalating military operations, the UN's warnings of famine, and the widespread impact on civilians, including children. Read about international calls for action, protests, and the challenges faced by journalists and students amidst the conflict.

Global health is at risk from rising air pollution and a warming climate. This article explores the interconnectedness of these crises, detailing the dangers of wildfire smoke and greenhouse gases. Discover how concerted action, from international agreements to urban initiatives, offers hope for a cleaner, healthier future.

Help for Afghan earthquake survivors. Hope fades as aid teams scramble to reach remote communities. Learn about the devastation, funding shortfalls, and challenges in delivering aid to affected regions. Support humanitarian efforts.

Afghanistan earthquake: latest news, death toll, and humanitarian challenges. Get updates on international aid and the ongoing crisis reaching a "breaking point." Information on refugee returns and aid efforts.

Lebanese authorities, preparing a plan for the gradual return of Syrians to their country, estimate that there are more than 1.5 million Syrian citizens in the country, of whom more than 755,000 are registered with the UN.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for stronger multipolarity and peace in Gaza, Ukraine and beyond in his speech at the...

UN Secretary-General António Guterres and UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg demand the immediate release of UN staff and humanitarian workers held hostage by Houthi forces in Yemen. This wave of arbitrary detentions, which began in June 2024, now includes at least 11 new UN staff members, with others held since 2021. The article highlights the seizure of UN property and buildings, and how these actions disrupt critical humanitarian aid delivery and peace efforts in th