United Nations
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
Medical supply shortages loom in Iran as civilians bear the cost of ongoing conflict, UN warns
UN envoy says Libya's roadmap to elections faces continued delays
ICC votes to advance disciplinary measures against prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual assault claims
In a vote on Wednesday by a core group of member states, 15 voted in favor, two abstained and four voted against moving forward with the process.
Bahrain's Strait of Hormuz resolution runs into fresh obstacles at UN
Bahrain's initial draft had explicitly invoked Chapter VII of the UN Charter, which allows the Security Council to authorize measures ranging from sanctions to military force.
At least 70 dead in Haiti town after gang attack, human rights director says
The attack follows United Nations reports that more than 2,000 people were recently displaced by armed raids in nearby Verrettes, prompting residents in Petite-Riviere to flee their homes.
IDF investigating after UN says two peacekeepers killed in explosion in southern Lebanon
The incident is the second in 24 hours after a UNIFIL peacekeeper was killed when a projectile exploded at one of its positions in a southern Lebanese village.
Kuwait is softening stance on Israel, dissident tells ‘Post’ after viral UN speech - interview
Kuwait, like many other countries in the region, has not been spared by the Islamic regime despite having no relations with Israel.
Gulf nations take lead on Iran at UN while Europe weakens stance, Danon tells 'Post' - interview
While sharply criticizing European countries, the ambassador noted that regional rivals had set aside their differences to face a common threat.
UAE ambassador to US warns against ending Iran war too soon
In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, UAE ambassador to the US, Yousef Al Otaiba, wrote that the current war requires a decisive outcome that addresses the full scope of the Islamic Republic’s threat.
FM Sa’ar urges UN to designate Hezbollah as terror group, calls Iran global threat
“Iran has transferred to Hezbollah $1.2 billion since the ceasefire," Sa'ar wrote. "It also plays a direct role in training militants and guiding senior leadership.”
UN chief names Arnault as personal envoy for Middle East war
UN diplomat Jean Arnault has more than 30 years of experience in international diplomacy focusing on peace settlements and mediation, with a background in UN missions in Africa, Asia, and Europe.
UN warns: Migratory freshwater fish are disappearing
A UN report links the rapid collapse to a combination of dam construction, river fragmentation, pollution, overfishing, and climate change impacts.
