This article is published in association with United Nations. As global challenges deepen, governments, civil society and international partners convened in Doha on Monday to highlight concrete solutions to advance social development and confront some of today’s most urgent crises – from widening hunger and poverty to growing inequality and climate-driven instability. The discussions took place […]As global crises deepen, leaders in Doha urge shift from promises to action
November 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As global challenges deepen, governments, civil society and international partners convened in Doha on Monday to highlight concrete solutions to advance social development and confront some of today’s most urgent crises – from widening hunger and poverty to growing inequality and climate-driven instability. The discussions took place […]Israeli strike in Doha marks ‘alarming escalation’, warns top UN official, in call to uphold diplomatic norms
September 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The Security Council on Thursday heard from the UN’s top political affairs official on Israel’s deadly airstrike in Doha – an “alarming escalation” condemned as a violation of sovereignty that threatens ongoing ceasefire and hostage negotiations in Gaza. Rosemary DiCarlo described Tuesday’s strike in a residential area […]Doha agreement brings DR Congo government and M23 rebels a step closer to peace
July 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. An agreement signed by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) has been hailed by the UN peacekeeping mission in the country (MONUSCO) as “an important step towards sustainable peace.” In a statement released on 19 […]World News in Brief: Doha talks on Afghanistan, human rights in Belarus, Rohingya refugees in India, global trade rises
July 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN’s top political affairs official on Tuesday reiterated that human rights, especially the rights of Afghan women and girls, and inclusion of all members of the society will continue to be an integral part of all discussions. “This morning, we heard views from members of Afghan […]
