New data shows record heatwaves from the Mediterranean to the Arctic last year, with glaciers shrinking and snow cover declining, according to the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Read the full story, “World News in Brief: Europe warming twi…

A new guide to the UN80 Initiative, released on Wednesday, provides an overview of the progress being made so far on this ambitious, wide-ranging reform effort.Read the full story, “UN80 Initiative: Real progress made on tackling complex issues facing …

With spending on advertising topping $1 trillion a year worldwide, the United Nations on Wednesday highlighted the untapped power of major brands to shape the future of Artificial Intelligence, warning that a failure to act could deepen a global inform…

Jazz music can bring people together and promote freedom, humanity and love according to a contemporary musician practicing his art in New York City.Read the full story, “Freedom, humanity and justice: The enduring legacy of jazz”, on globalissues.org …

The UN’s top human rights official warned on Wednesday that Iranians’ rights are being eroded in “harsh and brutal ways,” citing a surge in executions, mass arrests and alleged abuses amid a widening crackdown on dissent during the ongoing conflict.Rea…

Senior UN climate leaders are getting behind countries mobilising this week for a transition away from fossil fuels at a groundbreaking event in Colombia.Read the full story, “Iran crisis shows fossil fuels-based energy system ‘is inherently volatile a…