UN chief names Belgium's ex-PM De Croo as head of development agency

UN chief names Belgium's ex-PM De Croo as head of development agency
UN chief names Belgium's ex-PM De Croo as head of development agency

UN chief names Belgium's ex-PM De Croo as head of development agency
Food flows into Gaza still far below targets, World Food Programme says

Food flows into Gaza still far below targets, World Food Programme says
Factbox-What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?

Factbox-What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?
Foreign UN staff confined to Yemen compound by Houthis since Saturday
Foreign UN staff confined to Yemen compound by Houthis since Saturday
US steps up diplomacy after Gaza truce shaken

US steps up diplomacy after Gaza truce shaken
UN weather agency urges action to close gaps in disaster warning systems

UN weather agency urges action to close gaps in disaster warning systems
Landslide victory of Turk Cypriot moderate offers fresh hope for talks

Landslide victory of Turk Cypriot moderate offers fresh hope for talks
IMF discussed Bolivian economy with candidates ahead of election runoff, official says

IMF discussed Bolivian economy with candidates ahead of election runoff, official says
US supportive of new IMF programme, EU loan for Ukraine, Dombrovskis says

US supportive of new IMF programme, EU loan for Ukraine, Dombrovskis says
IMF urges more joint EU borrowing to pay for bloc's public goods

IMF urges more joint EU borrowing to pay for bloc's public goods
UN faces roadblocks in delivering aid to famine-hit areas of north Gaza

UN faces roadblocks in delivering aid to famine-hit areas of north Gaza
New Zealand reimposes sanctions on Iran over nuclear non-compliance

New Zealand reimposes sanctions on Iran over nuclear non-compliance
Venezuela asks UN Security Council to say US strikes illegal

Venezuela asks UN Security Council to say US strikes illegal
France and Britain refine plans at UN for Gaza force resolution

France and Britain refine plans at UN for Gaza force resolution
Greece, Egypt agree future of Mount Sinai monastery, Greek PM says

Greece, Egypt agree future of Mount Sinai monastery, Greek PM says
Israel, Hamas trade blame over truce violations amid delay in return of dead hostages

Israel, Hamas trade blame over truce violations amid delay in return of dead hostages
Turkey puts ex-disaster chief in charge of Gaza aid, in sign of big new role

Turkey puts ex-disaster chief in charge of Gaza aid, in sign of big new role
Pope Leo slams 'ethical derailment' of continued world hunger

Pope Leo slams 'ethical derailment' of continued world hunger
Pakistan says it's ready for talks with Afghanistan, Kabul residents recall airstrike shock

Pakistan says it's ready for talks with Afghanistan, Kabul residents recall airstrike shock
Africa leads the world in population growth as Europe shrinks

Africa leads the world in population growth as Europe shrinks
Gaza father hopes reopening of medical corridor can save his injured son

Gaza father hopes reopening of medical corridor can save his injured son
Exclusive-Landmines that sparked Thai-Cambodia clash were likely newly laid, experts say

Exclusive-Landmines that sparked Thai-Cambodia clash were likely newly laid, experts say
IMF chief plans to travel to Ukraine, IMF spokesperson says

IMF chief plans to travel to Ukraine, IMF spokesperson says
Gaza needs massive boost in emergency aid after ceasefire, UN relief chief says

Gaza needs massive boost in emergency aid after ceasefire, UN relief chief says
Conflict-affected states to get more support on deal-making, disputes

Conflict-affected states to get more support on deal-making, disputes
Palestinian Authority says it is ready to operate Rafah crossing

Palestinian Authority says it is ready to operate Rafah crossing
UN agency says 13.7 million people face severe hunger due to global aid cuts

UN agency says 13.7 million people face severe hunger due to global aid cuts
IMF, Pakistan reach staff-level deal on $1.2 billion payout

IMF, Pakistan reach staff-level deal on $1.2 billion payout
UN warns of more Haitian children in crossfire as gang recruitment grows

UN warns of more Haitian children in crossfire as gang recruitment grows
Israel cuts agreed aid into Gaza over slow release of hostage bodies

Israel cuts agreed aid into Gaza over slow release of hostage bodies
Sweden nominates IKEA veteran Jesper Brodin as UN refugee chief candidate

Sweden nominates IKEA veteran Jesper Brodin as UN refugee chief candidate
UN says its humanitarian convoy hit by Russian drones in Ukraine
UN says its humanitarian convoy hit by Russian drones in Ukraine
UN says countries are willing to help fund Gaza's $70 billion reconstruction

UN says countries are willing to help fund Gaza's $70 billion reconstruction
IMF's Georgieva says countries lack regulatory, ethical foundation for AI

IMF's Georgieva says countries lack regulatory, ethical foundation for AI
IMF chief Georgieva says IMF will keep pushing G20 to prioritize debt issues

IMF chief Georgieva says IMF will keep pushing G20 to prioritize debt issues
International Labour Organization could face job losses if US does not pay dues

International Labour Organization could face job losses if US does not pay dues
Eurovision Song Contest organizer calls off November vote on Israel participation

Eurovision Song Contest organizer calls off November vote on Israel participation
Trump salutes mega donor Miriam Adelson for help shaping US decisions on Israel

Trump salutes mega donor Miriam Adelson for help shaping US decisions on Israel
UN shipping emissions deal to pit US against EU-led bloc

UN shipping emissions deal to pit US against EU-led bloc
WHO warns of surging levels of antibiotic resistance

WHO warns of surging levels of antibiotic resistance
China's Xi calls for greater inclusion of women in governance

China's Xi calls for greater inclusion of women in governance
Factbox-Who are the Israeli hostages released by Hamas?

Factbox-Who are the Israeli hostages released by Hamas?
Trump declares end of Gaza war as last Israeli hostages swapped for Palestinian detainees

Trump declares end of Gaza war as last Israeli hostages swapped for Palestinian detainees
Trump says he may tell Putin he may send Tomahawks to Ukraine if war not settled

Trump says he may tell Putin he may send Tomahawks to Ukraine if war not settled
UK pledges $27 million in latest aid package for Gaza

UK pledges $27 million in latest aid package for Gaza
Trump says Gaza war has ended; Israel awaits release of hostages

Trump says Gaza war has ended; Israel awaits release of hostages
Havana slams US over charges Cuban troops are fighting in Ukraine

Havana slams US over charges Cuban troops are fighting in Ukraine
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil