World not adequately prepared for disasters, report says

UNITED NATIONS, UNITED STATES — Earthquakes, floods, storms — the world is…

UN to try anew to finish treaty protecting the high seas

UNITED NATIONS, UNITED STATES — UN member states on Monday opened two…

Myanmar marks coup anniversary with eyes on junta election plan

YANGON, MYANMAR — Myanmar democracy activists called for businesses to close nationwide…

Seoul spy agency raids labour group over suspected North Korea ties

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — South Korea’s spy agency on Wednesday raided the country’s…

COVID restrictions bring blip in better air quality: UN

Pandemic lockdowns and travel restrictions caused dramatic but short-lived improvements in air…

Weather, climate disasters surge fivefold in 50 years: UN

The United Nations warned on Wednesday that weather-related disasters have skyrocketed over…

Plastic threatens migratory species in Asia-Pacific: UN

From endangered freshwater dolphins drowned by discarded fishing nets to elephants scavenging…

Racism and xenophobia put human rights of human trafficking victims at risk, says UN expert

A deadly combination of racism, xenophobia, and gender-based discrimination means victims of…