United Nations
HRF claims Ben-Gvir canceled UN police summit visit over legal complaints
Ben-Gvir’s office has not confirmed that legal pressure caused the reported cancellation.
Iran-born Ellie Cohanim joins US UN Mission as senior policy advisor, UN ambassador announces
Strong El Nino will develop rapidly over coming months, says UN weather agency
City of al-Obeid in Sudan facing human rights catastrophe, UN high commissioner warns council
Human rights groups accuse Iran of hanging victim of child marriage as regime steps up executions
Avandi, who was 17 when she was forced to marry, was accused of killing her severely disabled husband 11 months into their marriage, five years ago.
World Bank warns of 16% rise in commodity pricing over Hormuz closure
World Bank forecasts a 24% rise in energy prices in 2026, driven by the Iran conflict and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global markets.
Qatar’s alleged influence over ICC prosecutor raises concerns about legal neutrality - editorial
Allegations of Qatar’s influence over the ICC prosecutor raise serious concerns about the impartiality and fairness of the global legal system, threatening its integrity and objectivity.
Iran clashes with US, UAE, over position in UN nuclear non-proliferation conference
The US Representative to the UN made clear that the US objected to Iran’s nomination, calling it an “affront to the Non-Proliferation Treaty itself.”
Top candidates grilled at UN in contention to replace Guterres as secretary general
Among the candidates is Argentina's Rafael Grossi, who currently serves as the head of the IAEA, as well as Chile's Michelle Bachelet, Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan, and Senegal's Macky Sall
Medical supply shortages loom in Iran as civilians bear the cost of ongoing conflict, UN warns
As Iran’s war continues, medical shortages loom, with critical supplies in jeopardy. The regime’s actions are felt globally, and citizens bear the brunt of the crisis.
UN envoy says Libya's roadmap to elections faces continued delays
UN envoy warns that Libya’s political deadlock and rival institutions continue to delay national elections and efforts to reunify the country.
Russian diplomats denounce new EU sanctions, claim they are 'meaningless' without UN decision
Russian news agencies quoted a statement by diplomats at Russia's mission to the European Union as saying the measures were meaningless without a decision from the UN Security Council.
Can we stop demonizing each other over the West Bank - opinion
We are all Jews living in the same small, besieged country. We all lost friends and family on October 7. We all want our children to grow up safely.
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles, Japan says
The incident marks the North's seventh ballistic missile launch this year and its fourth in April alone.
