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Asia is heating up twice as fast as the rest of the world, says a new UN report. With 2024 being one of the hottest years recorded, the rapid warming poses significant challenges for the region.
UN reports at least 2,680 killed in Haiti’s escalating gang violence during the first five months of the year, highlighting a severe humanitarian crisis.
Forecasters warn of record-breaking global temperatures, potentially causing deadly heat waves worldwide, according to a new UN report.
Less than five percent of Gaza’s farmland is usable, says a UN report, highlighting the severe impact of conflict on agriculture and the risk of famine in the region.
A UN report reveals over 72,000 migrants have died or disappeared globally since 2014, highlighting the severe risks faced by those fleeing conflict and crisis zones.
2024 has been declared the hottest year on record, averaging 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels. The UN calls for urgent climate action to address this alarming trend.
The United Nations projects global economic growth to remain at 2.8% in 2025, highlighting both positive trends like declining inflation and ongoing challenges impacting the world’s economies.
Over 75% of Earth’s land has become permanently drier in the last 30 years, warns a new UN report, raising alarm over the growing impact of climate change on land and water resources.
International tourism is almost back to pre-COVID levels, with 1.1 billion travelers in 2024’s first nine months, says the UN tourism agency.
A UN report reveals that only 1% of methane leak alerts have prompted action. With methane being a potent greenhouse gas, the UN urges governments and companies to take immediate measures.