UN General Assembly resolutions agreed by UN Member States help shape UN policies and practices to advance the status of women. Articles 2 and 23 state that there can be no distinction or ...

One of the letters to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls on the government to apply "sustained diplomatic pressure to lift the blockade" on Gaza for medical supplies, food and water.

Every night for three decades, Marwati would worry about snakes crawling out of the walls of her house near the east coast of Borneo. Today, a small rooftop solar panel powers a 3-watt bulb, ...

While it used to be pretty costly, coming in at $1,300, it can now be had for much less, thanks to a steep discount that knocks $250 off, bringing it down to just $1,050 for a very limited time.

From 3-13 June 2025, an IUCN delegation is participating in the third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) and precursor events, “Accelerating action and mobilising all actors to conserve and sustainably use ...

The European Union (EU) today (29 May) praised the dedication and professionalism of Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving in United Nations peacekeeping missions across the globe, as the world is ...

The agreement on the first-ever UN Strategic Plan for Forests was forged at a special session of the UN Forum on Forests held in January 2017 and provides an ambitious vision for global forests in ...

After North Korea’s second naval destroyer was damaged during its launch this week, the Kim Jong Un led country has detained the shipyard officials responsible for the accident, state media reported ...

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The film, “Un Simple Accident,” was directed by Jafar Panahi, a longtime festival favorite. The award capped a contest that was widely seen as the strongest in years. By Manohla Dargis ...

In this image provided by North Korean state media, Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un gives a speech at the launch ceremony for the new Choe Hyon destroyer, Nampo Shipyard, Apr. 26, 2025. This content of ...

"Urchin," "Once Upon a Time in Gaza" and "A Poet" were also among the films awarded by Molly Manning Walker's jury, as debut features by Scarlett Johansson and Kristen Stewart left empty-handed.