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Climate confab in Turkey becomes networking opportunity for leaders - analysis

The summit increasingly serves as a diplomatic gathering for networking, bilateral meetings, and strengthening regional ties, rather than focusing on climate.

A COP31 logo is pictured near the venue ahead of the United Nations climate change conference, known as COP31, in Antalya, Turkey, November 8, 2026.
Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Kim Son Gyong speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly at U.N. Headquarters on September 28, 2026 in New York City.

UN elects Iran to key committee overseeing organization's global priorities despite criticism

A COP31 sign is seen at the front entrance to the Antalya Expo center ahead of the start of COP31 on November 07, 2026 in Antalya, Turkey.

Israel excluded from COP31 climate summit in Turkey over Gaza war, Turkish minister says

 Demonstrators gather during a protest the crimes and sexual violence against women in October 7 massacre, outside of United Nations headquarters in New York City, on December 4, 2023.

Israel leads development of first UN toolkit on documenting terror-related sexual violence


German UN ambassador joins Auschwitz visit for first time as Danon warns of Iranian threats

The visit, organized by Danon’s task force against antisemitism, included Trinidad and Tobago’s ambassador, whose country joins the UN Security Council in January.

A delegation from over 20 countries visit Auschwitz with Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon on November 11, 2026.

IDF dismantles four illegal West Bank outposts, arrests three Israelis after riots

The IDF said forces encountered burning-tire roadblocks, rocks, and spike strips near Burqa, with two security vehicles damaged during the overnight operation.

Israeli soldiers take part in a military operation in the West Bank city of Nablus, November 8, 2026.

Israeli detained by UNIFIL after illegally crossing Lebanese border at Rosh HaNikra

The IDF told The Jerusalem Post that the initial review indicated that the individual was mentally unstable, but the IDF was investigating the incident further.

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) troops stand in formation in front of IVECO LMVs (Light Multirole Vehicle) and B1 Centauro, at the UNIFIL base, near Mansouri, Southern Lebanon, September 19, 2026.

Israel expected to oppose Macron plan for European force to replace UNIFIL, source tells 'Post'

The French initiative is moving forward as Macron confronts growing political, economic, and social turmoil at home.

Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Major General Diodato Abagnara of the Italian Army reviews the troops at the UNIFIL base, near Mansouri, Southern Lebanon, September 19, 2026.

Syrian Alawites accuse aid organizations of diverting UN assistance to militias

Photos of armed gangs patrolling UN aid distribution points and posts by SARC aid workers supporting the massacre of ethnic and religious minorities in Syria were shared with the Post.

Men inspect trucks carrying aid from UN World Food Programme (WFP), following a deadly earthquake, at Bab al-Hawa crossing, Syria February 20, 2023.

UN report: 2026 on track to be among four hottest years on record as El Niño drives warming

Every indicator here is telling the same story. We're seeing the heat trapped by greenhouse gases is showing up in the ocean, in the atmosphere, in the melting of ice and the rising of sea levels.”

A boat is sailed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of La Jolla as the sun sets during a fall heat wave after the National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning on October 8, 2026 in San Diego, CA.

Leaders urge rapid climate action at COP31 as record heat, global crises threaten progress

A report by the United Nations Environment Program published in October said the world was already set to overshoot 1.5C of warming above pre-industrial times, the threshold set in 2015.

Turkish and United Nations flags flutter at the entrance to the Antalya Expo Center on November 8, 2026, ahead of the opening of the UN climate conference. Turkey will host the COP31 climate talks from November 9 to 20 in the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya.

'You are a coward': Danon confronts Iranian UN representative in heated confrontation

"You are a coward, and your leaders are cowards hiding underground," Danon told Iran's UN representative, warning that Tehran would face consequences for its support of terrorism.

PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE of Israel to the United Nations Danny Danon says Israel has begun to regain international respect and deterrence following its military successes against Hezbollah and Iran, even as hostility toward the country remains deeply entrenched at the organization.

IDF uncovers weapons caches next to humanitarian aid boxes, near UN posts in southern Lebanon

During operations by the 'Oded' (9th) Brigade Combat Team in the area of Meiss El Jabal, Israeli forces found Kalashnikov rifles, RPG launchers and rockets, and more.

IDF finds rifles, rockets, explosives near UN positions in Lebanon. Image released November 8, 2026.

'They sent missiles, we sent a bill': Bat Yam mayor serves Iranian diplomat with NIS 250m. lawsuit

The Iranian representative reportedly ignored Brot and his associates and tried to walk away, prompting the team to chase him through the streets of Manhattan until Brot had read the lawsuit.

Bat Yam Mayor Tzvika Brot serves lawsuit of NIS 250 million to Iranian representative in New York.