How AI is already reshaping working conditions
Experts from around the world shared a range of concerns about how AI is affecting work and presented new ways to harness new technologies...
MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Conflict continues across region amid US, Israeli and Iranian strikes
Violent escalation in the Middle East has entered a fourth day, with US and Israeli military strikes against Iran and ensuing Iranian counter-strikes hitting...
‘The world is looking to you for clarity’, UN chief tells AI experts
“Individually, you come from diverse regions and disciplines, bringing outstanding expertise in AI and related fields. Collectively, you represent something the world has never...
Iran crisis: Schoolgirls killed, thousands displaced and aid compromised
UN human rights office spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani also recalled the horror of a strike on Saturday which reportedly killed and injured dozens of girls...
Why medicinal plants matter on World Wildlife Day
Ahead of World Wildlife Day, marked annually on 3 March, we’re delving into why medicinal plants matter.Plants are critical for ecosystems to economies, said...
MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Fourth day of escalating conflict between US, Israel and Iran
Violent escalation in the Middle East has entered a fourth day, with US and Israeli military strikes against Iran and ensuing Iranian counter-strikes hitting...
World News in Brief: Gaza crossings closed, fighting in Sudan continues, Afghanistan quake victims
Speaking at the regular noon briefing in New York on Monday, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said that Israeli authorities have closed all crossings and...
SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Melania Trump presides over historic session on children in conflict
The UN Security Council is convening in New York under extraordinary circumstances: amid escalating conflict in the Middle East and repeated calls from the...
Iran crisis: Nuclear watchdog urges restraint amid ongoing strikes
Speaking in Vienna, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, noted that there was no indication that any of...
Andrea Stewart-Cousins — A Phenomenal Black Woman
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Monday, March 2, 2026 · 3:00 PM ET
In this edition of Vantage Point, Dr. Ron Daniels, aka “the Professor,” is joined...
MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Iran retaliation escalates as US and Israeli strikes continue
Violent escalation in the Middle East has entered a third day as coordinated US and Israeli strikes against Iran continue to cause loss of...
Deadly bombing of Iran primary school ‘a grave violation of humanitarian law’: UNESCO
The missiles reportedly destroyed a girl’s primary school in Minab, southern Iran, killing around 150 and wounding almost 100. Many students are believed to...
Justice on the move: Mobile courts offer hope for communities in South Sudan
Its mission: to prepare for the deployment of a mobile court expected to begin next month. This initiative can’t come soon enough for victims...
Bombing of Iran and retaliatory strikes ‘a grave threat to international peace and security’:...
António Guterres described the day’s events as a grave threat to international peace and security, urging the international community to unite and pull the...
MIDDLE EAST LIVE: UN Security Council meeting in emergency session over Iran
The UN Security Council is in emergency session in the aftermath of major airstrikes across Iran by the United States and Israel. In retaliation,...
Iran attacks and retaliatory strikes ‘undermine international peace and security’
The attack on Iran reportedly targeted military sites as well as the leadership of the Iranian regime. Explosions were heard in Israel and Gulf...
Eight years of captivity: Finding freedom and healing in Ukraine
Four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, many people are trying to overcome deep-rooted trauma and rebuild what has been lost. For many the...
“All Boots on the Bridge” — Official Song of the Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee
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“All Boots on the Bridge” is the official song of the Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee, performed by Faya Ora Rose Touré,...
‘AI Kid of India’ urges young people to embrace technology
At the recent India AI summit, Raul told UN News what drives his passion for the technology, and why we need to fully embrace...
Dr. Gail C. Christopher on recognizing Black history as the heart of America’s story
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the nation commemorates the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, Dr. Gail C. Christopher, a renowned thought leader...
The importance of Jesse Jackson’s legacy in US-Africa relations
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By Alexanderia Baker-Haidara, Semafor —
The passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson this month comes at an inflection point. Much of the modern...
Guterres slams international failure to manage safe migration
António Guterres presented his latest biennial report on the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration to Member States during an informal meeting of the General Assembly. It shows...
UN unveils bold overhaul of strained humanitarian system
Teams under the leadership of UN Secretary-General António Guterres have been working on a wide-ranging set of proposals, spanning peace operations, development, human rights...
Why the African Union Matters — and What If It Didn’t Exist?
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By Ulf Engel, The Conversation —
The African Union held its 39th Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in...
