Sudan’s Foreign Minister told the UN General Assembly that any imposed solutions to the country’s conflict are unacceptable and called for adherence to the UN Headquarters Agreement after his country’s visa application...
The UN General Assembly closed its annual debate with calls to turn words into action, emphasizing peace, multilateralism, and urgent reforms amid shifting global priorities.
UN Member States adopted a renewed declaration to combat racism 25 years after the Durban Declaration, emphasizing reparatory justice, inclusive education, and digital accountability amid rising hate speech and systemic...
UNICEF warns Zaatari refugee camp risks losing water services due to underfunding and climate pressures, while UN experts condemn US migrant transfers for violating rights.
Two Solomon Islands police officers began a month-long UK leadership course as part of a regional policing initiative supported by the British government.
The New Zealand Government has invested an additional $2 million to restore Rotorua’s Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa, ensuring its reopening in August 2028 with seismic upgrades and a permanent exhibition fit-out.
New Zealand’s Fast-track approval process has granted consent for 250 homes, a childcare centre and two reserves near Wānaka, aimed at addressing housing demand and boosting the local economy.
Chancellor John Healey announces multi-billion-pound shipbuilding investments to modernise HM Naval Base Clyde and fund a new marine research vessel, reinforcing national security and British industrial capacity.
The New Zealand Government has approved a $2.08 million loan to Bay of Plenty-based Sunair to support fleet upgrades and debt refinancing, part of a $30 million regional air connectivity package.
New Zealand will allocate $67.3 million in 2026/27 to reward GP clinics for meeting targets in child immunisation, cancer screening, and smoking cessation support.
UK Prime Minister hosted Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Støre in Liverpool to discuss defence ties, hybrid threats, and AI collaboration at the UNGA.
The UK government announced measures to redirect public spending toward local jobs and skills, including stricter procurement rules for utility companies and new oversight for civil shipbuilding procurement.
The UK government will expand its Jobs Guarantee scheme to include thousands of young disabled people and those with long-term health conditions, offering voluntary work placements with full wage support and tailored...
The UK Crown Prosecution Service will permanently expand victim support services nationwide, assigning dedicated liaison officers to every domestic abuse victim and allowing flexible contact methods from charge to trial.
The UK government has reformed rules to accelerate the reuse of long-term empty homes by reducing the vacancy threshold for council intervention from two years to six months.
The UK government will launch the Your First Home scheme at the October 2026 Budget to help first-time buyers secure 2.5% deposits via 20% government-backed equity loans on new-build properties.
Canada’s Foreign Minister warned at the UN that the global order faces deep disruption, urging stronger multilateral cooperation and new partnerships to address shifting geopolitical dynamics and declining economic...
Nations endorsed the Abu Dhabi Declaration at the UN Crime Congress to strengthen cooperation against evolving digital-age crimes, emphasizing technology use with safeguards while prioritizing vulnerable groups.
India’s External Affairs Minister warned at the UN that distant conflicts impose heavy costs globally, urging restraint and accountability while highlighting terrorism and multipolar shifts.
Cuba’s Foreign Minister accused the United States of escalating pressure on Cuba, warning at the UN that such actions undermine international law and threaten the UN Charter’s principles.
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized Western policies at the UN, urging a Eurasian security framework while condemning actions in Ukraine, Venezuela, Iran, Gaza, and Cuba.
China’s Vice President Han Zheng urged the UN General Assembly to uphold the postwar international order, warning that conflicts and inequality threaten multilateralism and calling for dialogue over unilateral military...
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister told the UN that escalating Middle East threats endanger global stability, energy security and trade, urging stronger international cooperation to protect Gulf States and vital shipping...
Major employers join the UK government’s new taskforce to address misogyny, committing resources and expertise to shape policy and shift societal attitudes.
New Zealand’s expanded bowel screening programme has distributed over three million kits since 2017, detecting thousands of cancers early and lowering the screening age to 56.
The UK government will hire 1,000 new youth workers and invest £450 million to expand youth services, aiming to support 500,000 more young people by 2035.
The New Zealand Government and partners are funding two Rotorua youth initiatives with nearly $900,000 to improve education engagement and employment readiness for over 400 young people.
The Federal Reserve approved Peoples Bancorp Inc.'s merger with Citizens National Corporation, allowing it to indirectly acquire Citizens Bank of Kentucky and expand operations in Kentucky.
The New Zealand Government is funding a $2.01 million upgrade to Matakana Island’s Opureora Wharf, its sole freight and vehicle gateway, to improve safety, reliability, and resilience for the island’s 320 residents and...
The UK government is allocating £210m to revive boarded-up high streets by converting vacant buildings into community spaces, work hubs and local businesses, empowering communities to lead regeneration.