United Nations
Permanent Observer for Palestine withdraws candidacy for UN Presidency
Palestine is currently considered a non-member state of the UN and a Permanent Observer with “a standing invitation to participate as Observers in the sessions and the work of the General Assembly.”
Francesca Albanese denounces 'toxic' attacks against her
UN rights chief says Taliban decree expands executions, deepens repression
Israeli companies fall behind on global climate reporting standards, says CDP report
European countries slam Francesca Albanese, France demands resignation from UN Human Rights Council
In response to the accusations, Albanese lashed out at her critics and claimed that her words had been taken out of context.
UN begins clearing wartime landfill burying Gaza City market
Alessandro Mrakic, head of the UNDP Gaza Office, estimated the volume of the dump to be more than 300,000 cubic meters (390,000 cubic yards) and 13 meters (14 yards) high.
Guterres faces backlash for congratulating Iranian regime, UN Watch demands transparency
According to Iran's state outlet, Guterres extended congratulations to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, describing the day as an opportunity to reflect on the country's path.
US security firm involved in Gaza aid looking to recruit new Arabic-speaking contractors
The GHF had faced criticism from the United Nations and other international bodies over the deaths of hundreds of Palestinians trying to reach its aid sites.
Poland, Italy, decline Board of Peace invitation, cite doubts, constitutional barrier
Initially designed to cement Gaza's ceasefire, Trump sees the Board of Peace taking a wider role in resolving global conflicts, which some countries fear means it could become a rival to the UN.
Tehran must be confronted: Trump, Netanyahu should lead the West's moral stand - editorial
In Washington, Netanyahu’s appeal to Trump should resonate not just in terms of strategic deterrence but moral clarity.
The world order was always an illusion, and it is now collapsing - opinion
The Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and a sequence of moves by President Donald Trump during the last year have further shaken the image of a stable world order.
Palestinian UN representitive submits candidacy for General Assembly president
Palestine is currently considered a non-member state of the UN and a Permanent Observer with a standing invitation to participate in sessions, rather than a legitimate member state.
South Africa to withdraw 700 troops from UN peacekeeping in Congo
South Africa has supported UN peacekeeping efforts in Congo for 27 years and has more than 700 soldiers deployed there.
UN's Albanese says humanity has 'common enemy' in Israel at Al Jazeera forum
United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese claimed that "international law has been stabbed in the heart" and accused Israel of being the "common enemy" of humanity.
