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Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, has affirmed that the billions of dollars that the U.S. owes to the international body are “non-negotiable.” Guterres clarified that the outstanding amount, known as “assessed contributions,”...

A United Nations Security Council vote to secure commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz faces a potential veto, as China strongly opposes a draft resolution authorizing the use of defensive military force. UN Security Council Set To Vote On Hormuz Reopening The 15-member council is scheduled...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) revived a Revolutionary War-era refrain Tuesday, saying that any move to levy a United Nations-backed levy on shipping emissions would amount to "taxation without representation" and be "far more offensive" than colonial-era British taxes. Ron DeSantis Revives...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday praised President Donald Trump as "solution-driven" and said the president was right to call out the United Nations' shortcomings on immigration, energy and the economy. Scott Bessent Amplifies Praise On Trump’s Leadership On X, Bessent wrote, "The...

President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged the United Nations to open a formal inquiry into what he called "triple sabotage" during his General Assembly visit, citing an escalator that abruptly stopped, a failed teleprompter and audio problems in the hall. Trump’s Post Details ‘Triple...

Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to continue its nuclear enrichment program, despite recent U.S. military actions targeting its nuclear facilities. What Happened: Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, announced that Iran will persist with its nuclear enrichment activities...

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk urged U.S. authorities Monday to respect peaceful assembly rights and avoid military force against protesters opposing President Donald Trump‘s immigration crackdown. The warning comes as federal tensions escalate with 4,700 troops...

The United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk issued a call for the international community to abandon punitive drug policies, declaring that the global war on drugs has failed. "The evidence is clear. The so-called War on Drugs has failed, completely and utterly. And...

French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a stern warning to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him not to overlook United Nations’ resolutions amidst the escalating tensions with Hezbollah. What Happened: The admonition came during a ministerial meeting on Tuesday, as...

Crude oil prices surged more than 3% on Thursday, driven by mounting concerns over potential supply fears in the Middle East as well as domestic disruption related to Hurricane Milton. The spike comes as Israel ramps up military actions in Lebanon and as Gulf nations brace for retaliatory strikes...

United Nations Security Council members convened for an emergency session Wednesday in New York to address Israel, Lebanon, Iran and whether an all-out war in the Middle East is preventable. What Happened: Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon, in his remarks to the UN Security Council, called Iran’...

In the hours since Israel’s air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile Hezbollah aimed toward an area in Tel Aviv, Israel Defense Forces are now preparing for a possible entry to Lebanon. What Happened: Per The Washington Post, IDF chief of staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Haelvi said Israel has...

On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, the European Union (EU) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced new financing mechanisms to improve access to health products, including contraceptives, for women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). What Happened: This...

An Israeli airstrike in Beirut has led to the death of a senior Hezbollah commander, intensifying fears of a full-scale war in the Middle East. The incident has triggered a rise in cross-border rocket attacks and Lebanon is now seeking U.S. intervention. What Happened: The Israeli airstrike on...

In a recent development, the United Nations (UN) has terminated more employees from its agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA. This decision comes in the wake of an internal investigation into their suspected involvement in a Hamas-led attack against Israel on Oct. 7. What Happened: The UN’...