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President Joe Biden used large sections of his speech at the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday to condemn Russia's war in Ukraine and the Kremlin's nuclear threats on the West. Russian President Vladimir Putin is making “overt nuclear threats against Europe," Biden said, calling...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dubbed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine an act of "imperialism plain and simple" at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Tuesday. What Happened: Scholz said that Putin will only give up his war and his “...

U.S. President Joe Biden will be meeting his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Thursday, according to a report in Bloomberg. Marcos is in New York for the United Nations General Assembly.   What Happened: At their first meeting, the two leaders will look to rebuild...

United Nations has accused North Korea of violating human rights amid Kim Jong-un's strengthened coronavirus-related curbs with extra restrictions on access to information, tighter border security and increased surveillance. What Happened: A report prepared by the U.N.'s human rights office...

The United Nations concluded that forced labor of members of minority groups had taken place in the controversial Uygur Autonomous Region of Xinjiang, despite China refuting claims. What Happened: U.N. Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, Tomoya Obokata, in a Twitter post,...

The United Nations (UN) has called for Kenya and other developing countries to undertake and develop thorough regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrencies. What Happened: A policy brief released by the UN Conference on Trade and Development stated that Kenya must support compulsory...

Kurt Nielsen, CEO and co-founder of blockchain company Partisia, recently spoke with Benzinga at the Crypto Valley event in Zug, Switzerland, which took place on June 2 and June 3. Here's what he had to say: The following text was edited for clarity and concision. Hi Kurt, nice to meet you....

The United Nations Security Council will reportedly vote to strengthen sanctions on North Korea after the Kim Jong-Un-led country recently tested intercontinental ballistic missiles. What Happened: A senior U.S. official told AFP that at the request of the United States, which holds the...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened: On Nov. 29, 1947, the United Nations voted to partition Palestine to establish a Jewish state. Where The Market Was: The S&P 500 traded near $15.03, and the Dow Jones...

DraftKings is taking steps to improve the company's ESG profile.  What Happened: Gisele Bündchen was announced as a special advisor to the CEO and board of directors for Draftkings Inc.'s (NASDAQ: DKNG) ESG initiatives. “Gisele Bündchen is a global icon...

One of the largest names in the investment banking industry has seen his star power increase with a superstar merger announcement announced this week. Michael Klein has been behind seven SPACs. Most investors now know Klein as the head of Churchill Capital Corp IV (NYSE: CCIV), the company taking...

The International Civil Aviation Organization and the Universal Postal Union on Tuesday encouraged national governments to provide postal, air cargo and express mail operators with the resources and regulatory flexibility necessary to maintain efficient delivery service during the coronavirus...

International trade could contract 27% in the second quarter as the pandemic ravages global industries, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.  “Assuming persisting uncertainty, UNCTAD forecast indicates a decline of around 20% for the year 2020,”...

Governments should follow harmonized hygiene standards for crews, aircraft and airport facilities so authorities have the confidence to freely allow passage of air cargo flights with essential medical supplies and food, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) said Wednesday. Currently...

The former Secretary-General of the United Nations Javier Perez de Cuellar died in Lima, Peru, on Wednesday. What Happened Perez de Cuellar, a centenarian, held the position of U.N. Secretary-General twice from 1982-1991. His terms saw the collapse of the Soviet Union and an era of renewed...