Thursday, June 25, 2026

Geneva

June 26, 2025

FG warns stakeholders against harassing, bullying maritime workers

Mr Oyetola emphasised the need to promote a respectful and professional work environment in the maritime industry.

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola
June 16, 2025

UNHCR urges world leaders to act on Gaza catastrophe

He said a lasting peace is only possible through a two-state solution, with Gaza forming part of a future Palestinian state.

UN Secretary General António Guterres speaking at the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland
May 29, 2025

China urges U.S. to halt imposition of additional tariffs

Mr Yongqian stated that China consistently held that there were no winners in trade wars and protectionism led nowhere.

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping
May 20, 2025

WHO urges focus on global health goals amid instability

WHO director-general Tedros Ghebreyesus has urged member states to stay committed to shared global health goals despite ongoing global instability.

World Health Organization
May 19, 2025

Janabi nominated WHO African region director

The World Health Organisation says Mohamed Janabi has been nominated as the next African regional director.

World Health Organisation
May 16, 2025

UNGA: Germany’s candidate pledges to focus on results if elected

Annalena Baerbock presented her priorities during an informal dialogue with member states held on Thursday at Headquarters in New York.

UN General Assembly
May 12, 2025

Geneva Talks: U.S., China suspend retaliatory tariffs for 90 days

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, “The consensus from both delegations is that neither side wanted a decoupling.”

Chinese officials in Geneva
May 9, 2025

50 million people in West, Central Africa at risk of hunger: WFP

The agency said that five million risk losing assistance unless urgent funding is found.

Displaced people in Mali
May 6, 2025

WHO says social factors outweigh genetics in shaping global health

“These factors create unjust and avoidable health gaps,” said WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

World Health Organization
February 3, 2025

WHO holds board meeting as U.S. withdrawal blows hole in budget

Since Mr Trump ordered the U.S. to exit the WHO, there has been an atmosphere of alarm at the UN agency’s headquarters in Geneva.

World Health Organisation