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Global warming is pushing the planet to the brink, says UN Secretary General

Singapore voted in favour of the carbon price in April’s vote at the IMO.
Global Enterprise

UN shipping agency delays decision on carbon price for one year amid splits

While the EU has struck a deal setting duties at 15% on most goods it exports to the United States, they are often much higher on so-called least developing countries.
International

Tariff uncertainty could curb investment in small businesses, UN trade agency says

China's President Xi Jinping speaks remotely during the "Climate Summit 2025" on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York City, New York, Sep 24, 2025.
ESG

China leads nations with new climate plans, defying US climate denial

The United Nations convenes its 80th General Assembly in New York City this month.
Opinion & Features

Asia’s voice, America’s pivot: What will define the UN’s next 80 years?

US President Donald Trump performed a stunning about-turn at the UN on Tuesday, suggesting that Ukraine could not only retake all of the territory it lost to Russia militarily, but take even more.
International

Trump ‘incredibly impatient’ with Russia on Ukraine, VP Vance says

Lee’s address drew a contrast with US President Donald Trump’s speech to the chamber earlier Tuesday.
International

South Korea’s Lee calls for ‘new era’ with northern neighbour

US President Donald Trump speaks during the United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York City, New York, Sep 23, 2025.
ESG

Trump tells UN that climate change is ‘greatest con job’ globally

The UNDP estimates are based on a scenario in which duties would be entirely passed through to US consumers, damping demand.
ASEAN Business

Hardest-hit Vietnam risks losing US$25 billion from US tariffs, UN estimates

Displaced Palestinians move southward after Israeli forces ordered residents of Gaza City to evacuate to the south. Only 21 per cent of Israeli adults think Israel and a Palestinian state can co-exist peacefully – the smallest share since they began asking the question in 2013.
International

Bereaved Israelis urge Palestinian state recognition ahead of UN summit

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