United Nations
Man dies after self-immolation near UN HQ in NYC, identified by exiled Tibetans as activist
Voice of Tibet, a media outlet of exiled Tibetans, said Tibetan activist Logba Rangzen "self-immolated outside the UN headquarters in New York after a live appeal for Tibetan independence and unity."
Why I went to Geneva: The human rights system at a crossroads - opinion
Silence in the rubble: Inside the desperate race for Venezuela earthquake survivors
UN panel warns AI is outpacing scientific understanding, government policy
Suspected oil spill seen on satellite images near Iran's Kharg Island export hub, Iran denies
The cause of the oil spill, which appears to cover the waters west of the 8-kilometer island, is still unknown.
US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia
A Chinese veto would be awkward ahead of US President Donald Trump's trip to China next week, where the Iran war is likely to be high on the agenda.
US, Bahrain push UN-backed action for Hormuz as Rubio urges against vetoes
Diplomats said Washington hopes to close negotiations quickly, with the aim of circulating a final draft by May 8 and holding a vote early next week.
Indus Waters Treaty abeyance after Pahalgam attack sparks India-Pakistan clash - opinion
Pakistan challenges India’s treaty suspension at the UN amid rising tensions between the countries.
Finnish parliament strikes down initiative aimed at restricting weapons purchases from Israel
Finland has placed orders exceeding 800 million euros for weapons from Israel. The largest single acquisition was the David's Sling air defense system, purchased in 2023 for 316 million euros.
Human rights groups accuse Iran of hanging victim of child marriage as regime steps up executions
Avandi, who was 17 when she was forced to marry, was accused of killing her severely disabled husband 11 months into their marriage, five years ago.
World Bank warns of 16% rise in commodity pricing over Hormuz closure
World Bank forecasts a 24% rise in energy prices in 2026, driven by the Iran conflict and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global markets.
Qatar’s alleged influence over ICC prosecutor raises concerns about legal neutrality - editorial
Allegations of Qatar’s influence over the ICC prosecutor raise serious concerns about the impartiality and fairness of the global legal system, threatening its integrity and objectivity.
Iran clashes with US, UAE, over position in UN nuclear non-proliferation conference
The US Representative to the UN made clear that the US objected to Iran’s nomination, calling it an “affront to the Non-Proliferation Treaty itself.”
Top candidates grilled at UN in contention to replace Guterres as secretary general
Among the candidates is Argentina's Rafael Grossi, who currently serves as the head of the IAEA, as well as Chile's Michelle Bachelet, Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan, and Senegal's Macky Sall
