United Nations
My Word: Mideast statements and declarations of intent
Why is it that only when it comes to Israel do foreign politicians and bodies routinely decide what can be built where?
Wildfires are fueling air pollution, UN weather body says
Two powerful aftershocks hit Afghanistan after earthquakes killed 2,200
Tune into today's top stories: Houthis accuse UN espionage, Trump says Hamas ready for deal
Yemen's Houthi-run Foreign Ministry says UN should not shield espionage activities
Houthi officials called for raids on United Nations premises, accusing UN personnel of espionage and bias.
Afghanistan airdrops commandos to rescue quake survivors, UN warns food may run out
Afghanistan quakes kill 1,400 as rescuers race to save survivors, and the UN warns food aid could run out in weeks.
New study debunks Gaza genocide claims, finds flaws in UN, int'l reporting on war
Researchers also propose a new methodological framework to ensure crucial fact-finding missions in ongoing conflicts can continue their work while resisting political and media-driven narratives.
IDF drones mistakenly drop grenades close to UNIFIL troops
"This is one of the most serious attacks on UNIFIL personnel and assets since the cessation of hostilities agreement of last November," UNIFIL said in a statement on Wednesday.
US peacekeeping cuts could limit UN ability to protect civilians, says UN
It said the funding cuts "would be a first step to engaging in strong reforms across the UN."
Palestinian Authority VP requests US to reverse UNGA ban on Abbas in letter to Rubio
Al-Sheikh's letter, which was dated August 30, said that Abbas "categorically condemned violence and terrorism, including the attacks of October 7" in a June 8 letter to Trump.
Belgium to sign UN declaration backing future recognition of Palestine if conditions are met
Belgium will join the signatories of the New York Declaration, paving the way for a two-state solution, or a Palestinian state co-existing in peace alongside Israel, Prevot said in a post on X.
IDF kills terrorist who held three female hostages, Katz says Houthi leadership is fleeing Sanaa
Netanyahu addresses IDF troop deployment • Military reveals only 240 haredi men draft to IDF • Hostage families urge Trump to seal Gaza deal • Rubio to visit Israel in two weeks
'Israel wants to destroy all of Palestine,' Mahmoud Abbas tells Arab media
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas told Al-Arabiya and Al-Hadath that "Netanyahu does not want a fully-fledged Palestinian state."
Syrian site bombed by Israel contained traces of uranium, nuclear watchdog says
The United Nations nuclear watchdog has launched an investigation into a site suspected of having been used for nuclear operations.
UNHCR faces funding shortfall, plans major budget cuts and office closures
With a surge in displaced people, the UNHCR plans major budget cuts and office closures due to funding shortages.
