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Global forest loss in 2023 reached alarming levels, with deforestation rates 45% above international climate goals, according to the latest Forest Declaration Assessment report.
Meta must limit the use of personal data for targeted ads after the EU’s top court ruled in favor of privacy activist Max Schrems, marking a major setback for Meta’s advertising model.
The fifth IUCN SSC Leaders’ Meeting in Abu Dhabi will bring together 300 global species conservation experts to collaborate on advancing conservation efforts through 120 sessions and 20 plenaries.
The United Nations has launched a $426 million flash appeal to mobilize urgent humanitarian resources for civilians affected by the ongoing conflict and deepening crisis in Lebanon.
Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has officially assumed the role of NATO Secretary-General, taking over from Jens Stoltenberg after a handover ceremony in Brussels on October 1, 2024.
The EU has advised airlines to avoid Lebanese and Israeli airspace throughout October due to escalating tensions and an increase in airstrikes, citing serious security risks.
Halving food loss and waste could reduce global agricultural greenhouse emissions by 4% and decrease the number of undernourished people by 153 million, FAO says.
South Korea will introduce a “Top-Tier Visa” to attract foreign workers in high-tech sectors like AI and robotics, offering immigration benefits to support the country’s innovation.
Modi and Zelensky met during the UNGA in New York, with discussions focused on peace efforts in Ukraine and India’s diplomatic stance on conflict resolution.
French President Emmanuel Macron reshuffled the government, appointing Michel Barnier as prime minister, aiming to stabilize his leadership with a centrist-conservative cabinet.