More than 170 countries around the world have promised to "significantly reduce" how much plastic they use by 2030.
It comes after five days of talks at the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya.
In the end, a non-binding resolution was made regards disposable items like plastic bags.
According to the UN, more than eight million tonnes of plastic enter the world's oceans every year.
WHO says Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to two new health zones
The World Health Organization said on Friday that the Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to two additional health zones, bringing the total number affected to 63 across seven provinces.
Congo military plane crash kills 13
Thirteen people, including three army officers, were killed on Friday when a military plane crashed in Democratic Republic of Congo.
Kazakhstan detains defence officials after 14 die during naval exercise
Authorities in Kazakhstan have detained five Defence Ministry officials including the first deputy navy commander, a day after 14 servicemen were swept out to sea and died during a training exercise.
Trump, Xi wrap up summit with tea and tour of US archives
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping drank tea at the White House on Friday and visited the National Archives, capping a three-day summit that showcased personal diplomacy rather than big breakthroughs in economic relations.
Five missing after explosion collapses building in Athens
Five people were missing on Friday after an explosion caused a residential building to collapse in a touristic area of central Athens, injuring three people and damaging houses, shops and cars across a historic neighbourhood.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, received condolences from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The UAE has strongly condemned recent attacks by the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and allied armed groups against Ethiopian federal forces, as well as the seizure of airports in the Tigray region and the escalation of fighting in the neighbouring Afar and Amhara regions.
The UAE is launching a nationwide initiative to help families support children's learning, development and wellbeing during their most important early years.
