The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) could come at a significant environmental cost, with a new United Nations report warning that the rising energy demands of AI systems may place additional pressure on global resources.
World Environment Day , observed on 5 June every year, serves as a reminder of humanity's collective responsibility to protect the environment and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.
The report, titled "Human Rights Violations and Abuses related to the Protests of July and August 2024 in Bangladesh," was published on February 12, 2025.
A fresh diplomatic dispute has erupted between Israel and the United Nations after a report-related listing prompted sharp criticism, allegations of bias, and a decision to halt engagement.
Despite the downgrade, India is expected to remain among the world’s fastest-growing major economies.
The United Nations has revised India's economic growth downwards for 2025 to 6.3 per cent, and said that despite a projected moderation, the country remains one of the fastest-growing large economies.
Buddha's principle of the middle path is relevant in today's time of global uncertainty, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, P. Harish, said here at the commemoration of Vesak.
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will hold its first high-level meeting next week over human rights abuses and violations by North Korea, diplomatic and civic group sources said Monday.
The United Nations views the second round of negotiations between the US and Iran on Saturday as "a good sign," and hopes it will yield positive results, a UN spokesman said.
A new report released on Wednesday by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) reveals a significant gap in labour force participation between males and females in the Arab region.
