Can the world be saved from politics, war and self destruction ...

If our world can be saved from climate change, famine, and World War III, the next generation may have to do it. They know their very survival is at stake. Joyce M. Davis is PennLive’s Outreach ... Read More

The world is in 'great peril,' U.N. chief warns global leaders - NBC News

The global gathering, known as the General Debate, was entirely virtual in 2020 because of the pandemic, and hybrid in 2021. This year, the 193-member General Assembly returns to only in-person ... Read More

Political upheaval around the world could spell trouble for the global ...

Voters’ choices in what was a record year for national elections will likely have the biggest impact on global prosperity in 2025 — most notably, the re-election of former US President Donald ... Read More

Why World Leaders Are Pulling Their Punches in the Trade War

Avoiding a trade war is simple, say some economists: Just don’t fight back. So far, that strategy appears to be paying off for much of the world, with President Trump pausing some of his highest ... Read More

'Not something to celebrate': As it turns 80 and faces dwindling global clout, can the UN survive？

UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations, a collaborative global dream built into reality out of the ashes of World War II, marks its 80th anniversary this month. There’s little to celebrate. Read More

The war in Ukraine has paralyzed global politics

The moment when G-20 leaders were confronted with reports of a missile landing in Poland offered a snapshot of a paralyzed international system, ill-equipped to mobilize around solving major ... Read More

War, Politics Eclipse Economics on Davos Leaders’ Minds

Spreading war, fragmenting trade and key elections fuel anxiety at the annual forum. Hot and cold wars, fragmenting trade and key elections fuel anxiety at annual forum Skip to Main Content ... Read More

Global Economic Leaders Gathering in U.S. Confront Trump’s New World ...

The I.M.F. and World Bank are holding their spring meetings as President Trump’s trade war upends the global economy. By Alan Rappeport Reporting from Washington Global economic leaders are ... Read More

IMF Expects Trump’s Tariffs Will Slow Global Economic Growth - The ...

The World Economic Outlook report projects that global output will slow to 2.8 percent this year from 3.3 percent in 2024. In January, the fund forecast that growth would hold steady in 2025. Read More

Trump’s influence already generating drama among world leaders ... - CNN

Donald Trump’s influence is already causing behind-the-scenes drama as Group of 20 talks are getting underway here this week after one of Trump’s top global allies put up resistance to a joint ... Read More

Risk of nuclear war rising amid global conflicts, Nobel peace laureate ...

Risk of nuclear war rising amid global conflicts, Nobel peace laureate says ‘Path to self-destruction’: Survivors recall horrors of nuclear bombings as they draw parallels to ongoing wars. Read More