The UN plans to cut nearly 14,000 jobs due to funding shortfalls, affecting various agencies including WFP and UNHCR, which may reduce staff by up to 30%. The cuts stem from decreased ...

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Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has told ESPN Brasil that being a pundit during the club's recent struggles has made him a meme on social media and the "butt of a lot of jokes.". While ...

The former German foreign minister will be the president of the United Nation's General Assembly for a period of one year — despite backlash in Berlin.

As the United Nations continues to work towards accessibility and inclusion globally, our commitment is also evident in the experience of visitors to UN Headquarters in New York. Visitor Services ...

The United Nations recognizes the need to counter discrimination, xenophobia and hate speech. Hate speech incites violence and undermines social cohesion and tolerance. Therefore, 18 June was ...

The United Nations Secretariat is preparing to cut its $3.7 billion budget by 20% and slash about 6,900 jobs, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has named Marc-André Blanchard, Canada's former ambassador to the United Nations, as his chief of staff.

Jersey has become the first non-member of the United Nations (UN) to host international talks, addressing humanitarian aid for those in crisis.. The island was selected to co-chair the UN Office ...

The mother of Private Seán Rooney, the soldier killed while serving with the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping force in Lebanon two years ago, has said that her decision to sue the UN is not about ...

The United Kingdom is shifting its stance on the disputed Western Sahara, backing Morocco's plan to offer its people limited autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty ...