Support rises for Princess Aiko to become Japan’s monarch
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s beloved Princess Aiko is often cheered like a pop star. During a visit to…
Trump says he’s sending his envoys to see Putin and Ukrainians
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday his plan to end the war in Ukraine has been…
Europe demands more work on US deal for Russia-Ukraine war
The source said they did not understand why Washington was hurrying towards a deal, but that “everyone” was…
Ukraine, US to hold Geneva talks as Trump says plan to end war is not a final offer
When asked by reporters if it was his “final offer to Ukraine”, Trump replied: “No”. “We’re trying to…
Diamond brooch lost by Napoleon while fleeing Battle of Waterloo sells for $4.4 million
GENEVA (AP) — A diamond brooch that French emperor Napoleon lost while fleeing from the Battle of Waterloo…
‘Mellon Blue’ diamond sells for $25.6 million at Swiss auction
GENEVA (AP) — A blue diamond weighing nearly 10 carats has sold at auction in Switzerland for 20.5…
Is the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation set to replace the UN?
Opinion Abbey Makoe|Published 3 hours ago IN A week in which the US vetoed a UN Security Council…
WTO’s fisheries subsidy ban takes effect
GENEVA (AP) — A World Trade Organization agreement aimed at reducing overfishing took effect Monday, requiring countries to…
Malaysia accused of ‘blocking progress’ on plastics as it sides with oil giants at UN
But the summit was thrown into disarray as a coalition of oil‑producing states determined to block binding limits…
Countries deadlocked on plastic production and chemicals as talks on a global treaty draw to a close
GENEVA (AP) — Negotiations on a global treaty to end plastic pollution are drawing to a close Thursday,…
Groups seek to influence plastic pollution treaty talks at the UN as negotiations wind down
GENEVA (AP) — Environmentalists and Indigenous leaders held signs Tuesday in front of the United Nations buildings in…
Artist drowns sculpture in plastic waste in front of the UN during plastic pollution treaty talks
GENEVA (AP) — As nations began a second week of negotiations Monday for a global accord to end…