United Nations

Francesca Albanese calls for Indonesia to reconsider involvement with Board of Peace

Trump unveiled the "Board of Peace," of which Indonesia is a key troop-contributing member, in January to address global conflicts ​typically handled by the United Nations.

The  inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, US, February 19, 2026.
UAE Political Affairs Assistant Minister Lana Nusseibeh attends a meeting with foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council Member States (GCC) and the US Secretary of State, in Manama on June 25, 2026.

UAE nominates Lana Nusseibeh to succeed Guterres as UN secretary-general

People stand outside the International Criminal Court in the Hague, Netherlands.

Europe's growing rebellion against the ICC could change the game for Israel - opinion

UNRWA has operated schools for generations of Palestinian children in Gaza, but its education system has faced mounting scrutiny over the curriculum and materials used in its classrooms.

Veteran UNRWA teacher exposes alleged Hamas radicalization, hatred of Jews in Gaza schools


Why Iran's new push for a deal to end the war appears to be stalling - analysis

Iran proposed a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for a seven-day ceasefire, but the US seems uninterested as it wants something more to show from six months of conflict.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (R) and US Middle East special envoy Steve Witkoff (L); illustrative.

South Korean military, UN command launch investigation into DMZ explosion

Three South Korean soldiers were injured by an explosion on Monday while clearing a patrol route in the western sector of the DMZ, a heavily fortified area bordering North Korea.

South Korean soldiers stand guard during a media tour at the Joint Security Area (JSA) on the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in the border village of Panmunjom in Paju, South Korea, 03 March 2023.

Netanyahu's UNGA speech pushed Israel's military prowess over its desire for peace - editorial

Might Netanyahu not have found room for another prop besides a bee that could begin rebranding Israel not only as a formidable war machine, but also as a country dedicated to peace?

THIS TIME, Benjamin Netanyahu’s United Nations General Assembly address was meant to reflect an Israeli prime minister standing up to a hostile world. The question is whether this will reach the voters it was meant to impress, the writer wonders.

'UNAI': It is time to rename the UN to United Nations Against Israel - opinion

The UN struggles to unite on global crises, yet repeatedly finds common ground when it comes to condemning Israel.

 UNITED NATIONS headquarters in New York City.

US, EU strongly decry UN declaration promising international collaboration in face of pandemic

US initially requested that the UN removed "mentions of equity and universal access to sexual and reproductive health care services," to make the Trump administration comfortable with the language.

US President Donald Trump speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly at UN Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City; illustrative

Trump approves Ukraine production of Patriot missiles, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Donald Trump has made a final decision to allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors as Kyiv faces continued Russian attacks.

US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy shake hands as they meet on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, US, in this handout released September 22, 2026.

Iran's Araghchi dismisses, smiles at reporter's question on regime's execution, torture of Iranians

On Monday, Araghchi denounced other countries for not condemning alleged "atrocities" committed in Iran by the United States and Israel.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks in Istanbul, Turkey, January 30, 2026; illustrative.

Russia, Germany's top diplomats hold first talks since 2022 at UN

Russia's Sergei Lavrov and Germany's Johann Wadephul discussed bilateral relations and the war in Ukraine, the Russian foreign ministry said.

81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City Wednesday, 23rd September 2026

Trump predicts Cuba, US will make a deal

Trump told reporters at the White House on Saturday that he expects Cuba to 'make a deal' and added that 'we want to help Cuba.'

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press, at Shannon Airport in Ireland, September 13, 2026.

China pushes back against US on Iran and Cuba in UN speech

China pushed back against the United States' policy in its speech at the UN, saying the sovereignty of countries in the Gulf should be respected and called for the blockade against Cuba to be lifted.

China’s Vice President Han Zheng at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Saturday, 26th September 2026