MANILA, Philippines — A United Nations anti-corruption official paid a courtesy visit to Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Thursday to discuss potential areas of collaboration aimed at strengthening anti-corruption efforts. Remulla met with Annika Wythes, the anti-corruption…
Geneva, Switzerland — The United Nations (UN) on Monday warned that the amount of heat trapped by the Earth reached record levels in 2025, with the consequences of such warming feared to last for thousands of years,…
As the world enters 2026, the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a stark but hopeful New Year appeal, urging global leaders to shift resources away from destruction and towards development, peace, and people. “The…
GENEVA, Switzerland (AP) — The United States on Monday announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid even as President Donald Trump’s administration warned United Nations agencies to “adapt, shrink or die” in a time of…
UNITED NATIONS: The UN on Monday, December 8, hit out at global “apathy” over widespread suffering as it launched its 2026 appeal for humanitarian assistance. The appeal, formally called the Global Humanitarian Overview 2026, is limited in…
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned Saturday Russia’s biggest drone and missile attack yet in the three-year war in Ukraine. “The Secretary-General strongly condemns the latest series of large-scale drone and missile attacks by the Russian Federation,”…
London, United Kingdom – A UK court on Friday jailed a United Nations judge for six years and four months after she was found guilty of forcing a young woman to work as her maid. Ugandan judge Lydia…
BANGKOK, Thailand — Transnational organized crime groups in East and Southeast Asia are spreading their lucrative scam operations across the globe. This is in response to increased crackdowns by authorities, according to a United Nations report issued…
The United Nations humanitarian body will reduce its staff of about 2,600 people by 20 percent, its chief said in correspondence seen Friday, citing “a wave of brutal cuts” including US funding reductions by the Trump administration.…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine economic growth is expected to accelerate this year and in 2026, making the country one of the strongest performers among Southeast Asian economies. UN report: PH one of strongest performers in Southeast Asia…
UNITED NATIONS — Donald Trump has said repeatedly he could settle the war between Russia and Ukraine in one day if he’s elected president again. Russia’s United Nations ambassador says he can’t. When asked to respond to the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than 300 delegates from 30 nations will arrive here this week as Cebu will serve as host for two fora for the United Nations Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). The Philippines was selected…
