United Nations
Sharaa to become first Syrian leader to attend UN meetings since 1967
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, attending the UN General Assembly, marks Syria's significant diplomatic engagement after decades.
Four major Western nations recognise Palestinian state, to fury of Israel
Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal all recognised a Palestinian state on Sunday in a move borne out of frustration over the Gaza…
What would wider recognition of Palestine mean for Palestinians and Israel?
About 10 countries including Australia, Belgium, Britain and Canada are expected to formally recognise an independent Palestinian state on Monday at a…
Violence against children reached ‘unprecedented levels’ last year, especially in Gaza and West Bank, UN says
Violence against children in conflict zones surged to unprecedented levels in 2024, with Gaza and the West Bank notably affected.
US vetoes UN Security Council demand for Gaza ceasefire
U.S. vetoes U.N. resolution for ceasefire and aid access in Gaza, facing criticism.
Former German FM Baerbock elected president of UN General Assembly
Annalena Baerbock elected President of UN General Assembly amid global challenges.
Trump administration proposes scrapping UN peacekeeping funding
White House proposes UN peacekeeping funding cuts amid operational failures.
UN Security Council adopts neutral US stance on Ukraine
The UN Security Council adopted a US resolution on Ukraine's conflict amidst ongoing peace efforts, reflecting divisions among member states regarding aggressor…
UN begins talks toward ‘fair’ tax accord
United Nations member states launched formal negotiations on Monday on an international tax accord, aiming to create a “fair” system that addresses…
World leaders to meet at UN amid threat of Gaza, Ukraine war spillovers
More than 130 world leaders will meet at the United Nations next week, faced with wars in the Middle East and Europe…
Finland’s president wants end of single state veto at UN Security Council
Finland's President Stubb advocates U.N. Security Council reform and support for Ukraine.
US supports two permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa
The U.S. supports two permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa.