Travel is finally back — and an era of huge growth is upon us
The global travel industry is set to fully recover from the Covid-19 pandemic this month, according to U.N. …
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‘They just come, take a nice selfie … and leave.’ Overtourism returns, but cities are fighting back
From overtourism to no tourism — and back again. Many cities have come full circle to worrying about …
Taliban must ‘swiftly reverse’ crackdown on women’s rights: UN
Security Council votes unanimously to condemn a ban on Afghan women working for the UN, the latest move …
UN’s new Haiti envoy warns of ‘alarming’ surge in violence
More than 1,600 homicides, rapes, kidnappings and lynchings reported in first quarter of 2023, BINUH chief says. Haitians …
US envoy to UN urges Russian foreign minister to free detainees
At the UN Security Council, US envoy says Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich have been used by Moscow …
Top US, Sudanese generals speak as US weighs embassy evacuation
Chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley has discussed the safety of US …
UN chief appeals to rival Sudan leaders to end violence
As fighting escalates, Antonio Guterres calls on heads of army and paramilitary to restore calm and engage in …
Taliban ban on women has forced UN into ‘appalling choice’
UN says negative consequences of the crisis for Afghan people will be the responsibility of the de facto …
Csaba Korosi: Can the UN be led by those urging peace, not war?
The United Nations General Assembly president discusses whether reform is required for the UN to make progress. The …
UN experts accuse senior South Sudan officials of rights abuses
New UN report says officials should face criminal investigation and prosecution for their part in abuses against civilians. …