How Brazil's Severe Drought Affects The Entire World's Coffee Supply Chain
Attributed to climate change, Brazil's historic drought is devastating its coffee farmers, who's crops supply much of the world.
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Committee To Decide Who Speaks On Behalf Of Afghanistan At The U.N. General Assembly
An obscure committee will decide who speaks on behalf of Afghanistan at the U.N. The Taliban sent a letter saying they want to speak to the General Assembly and they have a new ambassador.
NATO Secretary General On This Year's United Nations General Assembly
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg about this year's UNGA, especially on military involvement in Afghanistan and the deal that has challenged relations with France.
Here's What Haitians Are Finding When They Get Off U.S. Expulsion Flights
"What can we provide for our family?" one Haitian told the AP. "We can't do anything for our family here. There is nothing in this country."
What Lorde's Te Reo Maori Songs Mean For The Effort To Revive The Language
Pop singer Lorde has released an EP in te reo Maori, the Native language in her home country of New Zealand. Maori artists say that this is just one branch of a larger movement to revive the language.
The Taliban Want A Chance To Address The U.N. That's Unlikely To Happen Soon
Afghanistan's new rulers have asked for United Nations recognition so they can address the current General Assembly session. But the U.N. credentials committee is unlikely to move that quickly.
U.S. Top Military Officer Talks Counterterrorism Support With Russian Counterpart
The meeting between Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, and his Russian counterpart in Finland comes at a crucial time in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
An Ancient Tablet, Stolen Then Acquired By Hobby Lobby, Will Be Returned To Iraq
Known as the Gilgamesh Dream Tablet, it was looted from Iraq and made its way through several hands before Hobby Lobby purchased it for the Museum of the Bible in 2014.
BTS Spoke At The UNGA. And That's Not The Only Surprise At The U.N. Event
The appearance of the popular boy band from South Korea is one of many unexpected moments at the U.N. General Assembly — everything from a U.N. TikTok to a groundbreaking food summit.
Biden Tells The U.N. The U.S. Is Embarking On An Era Of 'Relentless' Diplomacy
In his first speech to delegates at the U.N. General Assembly, President Biden's remarks stood in contrast to his predecessor's approach. "We must work together as never before," Biden said.