United Nations
South Africa to withdraw 700 troops from UN peacekeeping in Congo
South Africa has supported UN peacekeeping efforts in Congo for 27 years and has more than 700 soldiers deployed there.
UN's Albanese says humanity has 'common enemy' in Israel at Al Jazeera forum
Iran executes at least 13 prisoners on Saturday morning as regime increases use of death penalty
Francesca Albanese expected to speak at Al Jazeera Forum alongside Hamas leader, Iran's FM - report
UN chief calls New START expiration a 'grave moment' for global security
Antonio Guterres warned that the end of New START removes all binding limits on US and Russian nuclear arsenals and called for immediate negotiations.
Joint Muslim statement blames Israel for ceasefire breakdown with no mention of Hamas
In a joint statement, foreign ministers from eight Muslim countries blamed Israel for ceasefire violations in Gaza, citing continued military operations since the truce began.
Trump must not negotiate with Iran unless the regime first meets strict preconditions - opinion
As Washington weighs talks with Tehran, former national security adviser Jacob Nagel warns that negotiations without prior dismantlement of Iran’s capabilities would repeat past strategic failures.
UN Chief Guterres warns of UN's 'imminent financial collapse,' cites unpaid fees
The organization is at risk of "imminent financial collapse," with Guterres citing unpaid fees and a budget rule that forces the global body to return unspent money.
'Apocalyptic wasteland': Biden admin. blocked warning on deteriorating Gaza situation after Oct. 7
Three months after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks and Israel's entry into the Gaza Strip, the internal message laid out in gruesome detail scenes observed by United Nations staff.
‘Unacceptable’: Eleven foreign ministers condemn Israel over UNRWA HQ demolition
"We call upon the Government of Israel, a member of the United Nations, to halt all demolitions," the statement added.
US, 40 partner countries, hold symposium to implement UNSC regulations against Iran
The US and 40 partner countries convened in Prague to discuss the implementation of reimposed UNSCRs against Iran, focusing on its nuclear and ballistic missile activities.
Grandson of survivors barred from UN Holocaust memorial after photographing security confrontation
Julian Voloj was blocked from attending the UN event after taking a photograph of influencer Lizzy Savetsky’s confrontation with security over an Israeli flag.
Holocaust survivor gives speech in Hebrew for first time in history at UNGA Holocaust Remembrance
"For the first time, a testimony was heard here in Hebrew. Silence in the face of anti-Semitism is a moral failure," said UN ambassador Danny Danon.
‘Never again’ is a moral test, not a ceremony: Why are Jews still attacked worldwide? - opinion
On Tuesday, the UN hosts an International Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony but hasn’t learned the lessons of the past
