United Nations
Trump launches his Board of Peace despite discord from allies
The board signals Trump’s push to move into the second phase of his Gaza peace plan
Trump could still lead Board of Peace after term ends, US says
PRESIDENT Donald Trump could still lead his proposed Board of Peace after he leaves the White House, a US official said.
Trump says ‘you got to let the UN continue’ when asked about so-called ‘Board of Peace’
[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday “you got to let the UN continue” when asked about his plans for a so-called “Board of Peace” that has alarmed international experts.
Trump wants nations to pay US$1 billion to stay on his peace board
Critics are worried that Trump is trying to build an alternative, or rival, to the United Nations
Trump signs proclamation withdrawing US from 66 international organisations, White House says
That includes UN entities, as well as non-UN organisations ‘that operate contrary to US national interests, security, economic prosperity or sovereignty’
Global trade set to top US$35 trillion in 2025: UN
Manufacturing grew 10 per cent over the last four quarters compared to the previous four, led by electronics linked to AI
UN needs US$33 billion for aid as crises grow, funding shrinks
Of this amount, US$23 billion has been earmarked for the most urgent, life-saving work
UN Security Council adopts US resolution on Trump’s Gaza plan
The US president’s 20-point plan is included as an annexe to the resolution
Concentration of corporate power a ‘huge’ concern: UN rights chief
A FEW tech giants accumulating massive power coupled with artificial intelligence is posing huge global rights challenges and needs regulation, the UN human rights chief told AFP in an interview.
Global warming is pushing the planet to the brink, says UN Secretary General
He urged countries to implement disaster warning systems to protect people against extreme weather
