United Nations
‘Can’t reward terrorism and demand legitimacy’: PA’s Abbas denied US visa ahead of UNGA
The decision marks the second consecutive instance in which the Palestinian leader was prevented from entering the country, while other officials were also barred from the UNGA.
Trump to meet Gulf leaders for Iran war talks next week - report
Syria parliament votes to abolish Assad-era terrorism court, nullify rulings
Netanyahu’s New York UN visit sees unusual US Secret Service security involvement
US intends to pay $725 million towards UN debt, Congressional document shows
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said this year that the UN faced "imminent financial collapse" due to unpaid contributions from member states, and the global body has made large budget cuts.
US planning to block Abbas from addressing UN next month, sources tell 'Post'
One person with knowledge told the Post that Abbas reportedly asked Turkey for help to convince the US to reverse the decision.
UN says two staff members detained in Afghanistan have been freed
The two Afghan staff members of the UN's Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) were detained in the western city of Herat on August 9, following a string of detentions by Taliban authorities.
Katz's West Bank plan raises questions on pressure in Israeli society after Kusra events - analysis
The Kusra siege has drawn rare US criticism and intensified debate over Israel’s failure to restrain violent factions as the government considers transferring civilian law enforcement from the IDF.
Israeli flags on Lebanon highway violate UN resolution, UNIFIL says
Israel's military invaded a swathe of southern Lebanon during a war with Hezbollah this year, establishing a self-declared security zone that it says aims to shield northern Israel from attacks.
Jerusalem Municipality disputes UNRWA claim of Shuafat facility takeover
'The municipality intends to open educational institutions at the site for the benefit of residents of the surrounding neighborhoods.'
UN helped Iran expand anti-drug crackdown despite execution concerns
Iranian seizures of meth increased from 30,393 kilograms in 2022 to 40,453 kg. in 2025 with the help of the technology, according to the United Nations.
A $50 million hostage ransom funded al-Qaeda terrorism in West Africa, UN says
A new UN report detailing the use of the ransom did not identify the hostage or say who had made the payment, but three sources identified the country that made the payment as the UAE.
Yemen UN envoy warns Security Council of regional escalation amid Iran-backed Houthi attacks
Grundberg said Houthi attacks in Marib, Hadramaut, Mokha and other areas have resulted in military and civilian casualties.
‘We are not going anywhere’: Danon defends West Bank settlements at UN meeting
Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon rejected claims that West Bank settlements are obstacles to peace, telling the Security Council that they would remain and continue to grow.
