UN agencies responded on Tuesday to President Trump’s executive orders ending US membership of the World Health Organization (WHO) and its adherence to the Paris Climate Agreement, highlighting the m

Then, Sultan learned that Afghanistan's central bank was no longer able to access billions of dollars of its reserves, a vital source of money to help keep the economy running and prevent runaway inflation.

Swelling violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has displaced some 237,000 people since the start of the year, the United Nations (UN) said Friday. "Escalating clashes between non-state armed groups and the Congolese army in North and South Kivu provinces are intensifying one of the world'

With just days to go before Donald Trump again enters the White House, anxiety is rising across UN agencies fearful he could wreak even more havoc than last time.

Although the number of new asylum-seekers in Switzerland is falling, municipalities are under strong pressure to take in migrants.

Geopolitical tensions, the rising costs of climate change and unresolved debt issues are putting labour markets under pressure, according to a new report from the International Labour Organization (IL

A speech by the U.N. chief, economic growth potential in places like China and Russia, the challenges of artificial intelligence and leaders from Spain to Malaysia are set to headline the agenda at the World Economic Forum’s annual event in Davos.

Welcome to CNBC’s live blog covering all the latest news, views and action on day 3 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

MBRGI, UNHCR sign agreement, explore avenues to strengthen strategic cooperation in sustainable projects and, programmes that improve living conditions of displaced persons in various countries

The government of Thailand must immediately halt the possible transfer of 48 Uyghurs to the People’s Republic of China, United Nations experts said on Tuesday, warning that the group was at real risk of torture or other cruel,

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 22, 2025 (BSS) - Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday met Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Summit in Davos, Switzerland. Prof Yunus also held a meeting with Finland President Alexander Stubb there.

Meanwhile, the major operation launched by Israeli forces on the city of Jenin left at least six dead and dozens more wounded, Palestinian health officials said, just days into a fragile ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza. It comes as Donald Trump said he is “not confident” that the temporary truce will hold.