United Nations

Taiwan FM to 'Post': The UN cannot defend freedom without Taiwan's participation - opinion

The free world needs Taiwan – and a stronger, more credible United Nations needs Taiwan’s meaningful participation.

A pro-Taiwan protester holds a flag during a demonstration outside of the United Nations offices on the opening day of the World Health Assembly (WHA), the World Health Organization's annual meeting, on May 22, 2017, in Geneva.
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From Israel to New York: Fighting for truth on the front line - opinion

The UNRWA Kalandia Training Centre as Israeli forces began demolishing the United Nations facility in Kalandia, north of Jerusalem, August 25, 2026.

Why are we determined to remove UNRWA from Jerusalem? - opinion

Children walk next to a collapsed mosque wall following a drone strike, in Khartoum North, in Bahri city, Sudan, August 12, 2026.

Foreign support, drones fuel Sudan war and possible war crimes, UN probe says


High Court to hear challenge to laws restricting UNRWA operations, claims of impact on population

The petition was filed by 10 Palestinian residents, together with Adalah and Gisha. UNRWA itself is not a petitioner in the case.

Israel begins dismantling UNRWA facility, January 20, 2026.

UN Rapporteur's report accuses Israel of 'femicide,' omits Jewish victims

A UN report on violence against mothers presents disputed allegations against Israel as fact while excluding Israeli victims of murder, captivity and sexual violence.

United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences, Reem Alsalem (L) and UN Human Rights Officer Orlagh McCann (R) address a press conference in Ankara on July 27, 2022.

Christians arbitrarily detained in Syria denied Bible access, forced to observe Ramadan, CSI report

Members of the Christian community have been arbitrarily detained, with their families extorted for payments in exchange for their release, the Christian Solidarity International report claimed.

Clergymen lead Christmas celebrations at the St. George's Syriac Orthodox Church in the old city of Damascus.

US weighs delaying France's Washington ambassador pick over human rights spat

France's selection of a new ambassador to the US has been complicated after France's mission to the UN criticized the US for voting against a proposal to extend the mandate of the UN's Volker Turk.

Director General for Globalization, Culture, Education, and International Development at the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs Aurelien Lechevallier arrives for a State diner on the sidelines of the State Visit of Gabon's President at the Elysee Palace in Paris on July 20, 2026.

The UN has exhausted its credit of trust. It's time for Israel to take the first step

Trust can only be rebuilt through the formation of new international alliances grounded in shared values, mutual responsibility, and respect for international law.

 Michael Mirilashvili

UN Ambassador Danny Danon: Iran regime 'will not do any good' for Middle East, Israel

"Iran has violated the MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the United States and continues to choose terrorism over negotiations," Danon also told reporters.

Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon attends a meeting of the United Nations Security Council to consider a US proposal for a UN mandate to establish an international stabilization force in Gaza, at UN headquarters in New York City, US, November 17, 2025.

Pahlavi remains Iran’s main opposition figure, lack of US backing causing failure at regime change

Reza Pahlavi emerged as the most visible candidate to lead a post-regime Iran, but US resistance, donor frustration, and opposition divisions have weakened his campaign.

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi speaks to the press as he takes part in a roundtable discussion regarding the situation in Iran at the Dutch parliament in The Hague on July 6, 2026; illustrative.

The blood libel that won't die: How the UN weaponized genocide claims against Israel - analysis

How accusations of genocide have become the latest expression of a centuries-old campaign to demonize the Jewish state

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk (R) looks on next to Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada al-Nashif during a UN Human Rights Council debate over Israel’s actions on September 16, 2025.
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While Karim Khan's dismissal rocks ICC, Israel's international legal battle remains - analysis

Karim Khan's dismissal has damaged the ICC, but Israel still faces arrest warrants and war crimes scrutiny unless it changes its legal strategy.

International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan talks during an interview with Reuters in The Hague, Netherlands, January 16, 2025.

Venezuela formally exits ICC amid accusations of political bias

Caracas announced its “irrevocable” withdrawal from the ICC, claiming the court has been politicized and unfairly targets countries in the Global South.

Exterior view of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025.