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Self-driving vehicles will, for the first time, have common safety rules worldwide. The World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations of the UN Economic Commission for Europe, the space where governments and experts work to unify automotive technical standards, approved a […]

Türk welcomes the peace agreement between Iran and the US and deplores the deaths of civilians. The High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, informed the Human Rights Council of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran that establishes an immediate and permanent ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Gibraltar.

Demand for lithium will grow by more than 350% by 2040, while that for graphite will exceed 130%. And, in this context of extractive frenzy, a veritable diplomatic race has been unleashed: 73 international agreements and partnerships have emerged regarding critical minerals, 58 of which were signed after 2022. The report

“The failure to meet the basic needs of children in Gaza is trapping them in an endless cycle of suffering.” With these words, Salim Oweis, UNICEF communications specialist, opened today’s press conference at the Palace of Nations. His message was based not on cold statistics, but on personal testimonies.

While 27.000 participants deliberate in Baku on how to house a world of 2800 billion people without decent housing, two voices emerge from experience and research to remind us that the problem is not just about bricks, but about power. "The crisis is not just about how many homes are built, but also

Every day we send countless emails, participate in video calls, use search engines and live streaming services, and manage our online banking accounts seamlessly. Exchanging data in a matter of seconds is now commonplace in much of the world. However, we rarely stop to consider what...

Whether you're a pessimist or a boomer on the subject, it's impossible to ignore artificial intelligence (AI) because it's seeping into every corner of our personal and professional lives. The United Nations has long advocated for a people-centered approach. In 2024, the UN Secretary-General,

Right next door to the Security Council is another, much less well-known but no less important body: the Economic and Social Council. Its proximity is not accidental, as its mission is to ensure that the peace and security that the Security Council is meant to bring are based on economic stability and progress.

Global foreign direct investment (FDI) grew in 2025 after two years of weakness, although the rebound did not translate into a solid recovery in productive investment, according to a report released Tuesday by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The study specifies that global FDI flows increased by 14%.

Global trade enters 2026 in a context of greater complexity and uncertainty, marked by slower economic growth, increased protectionism, and profound structural changes in value chains, services, and regulation. This is according to the first Global Trade Update. Global growth is slowing, affecting economies.