United Nations
New York hosted the world's war criminals for 80 years, but Mamdani only noticed the Jew - comment
If his principle is that New York City should enforce international criminal law against visiting heads of state, he owes the public the rest of his list. Right now, it has one name on it.
Victim of alleged sexual misconduct by ICC prosecutor Khan speaks out for first time - report
Palestinian ex-prisoners allege sexual, physical, medical abuse in Israeli prisons - report
More than 500 feared dead after boats carrying refugees sink off Myanmar coast, UN says
Iran-born Ellie Cohanim joins US UN Mission as senior policy advisor, UN ambassador announces
Cohanim has been a longtime anti-regime advocate, and has also used her platforms to spread awareness about the global rise in antisemitism.
Strong El Nino will develop rapidly over coming months, says UN weather agency
El Nino is a periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which typically lasts between nine and 12 months, that can drive up global temperatures.
City of al-Obeid in Sudan facing human rights catastrophe, UN high commissioner warns council
"The signs from al-Obeid are clear and unmistakable: Another human rights catastrophe is unfolding in Sudan, this time in the capital of the strategic state of North Kordofan," Volker Turk said.
Liberal Jewish groups plan UN protest against possible Ben-Gvir visit
Several progressive Jewish organizations have planned a protest at a plaza outside the United Nations, where Israeli media reported that the minister would be attending a conference on policing.
Man dies after self-immolation near UN HQ in NYC, identified by exiled Tibetans as activist
Voice of Tibet, a media outlet of exiled Tibetans, said Tibetan activist Logba Rangzen "self-immolated outside the UN headquarters in New York after a live appeal for Tibetan independence and unity."
Why I went to Geneva: The human rights system at a crossroads - opinion
When victims cannot testify, we must carry their stories.
Silence in the rubble: Inside the desperate race for Venezuela earthquake survivors
"In the end, we believe the days have already passed and that what we will find now is death," said Major Jorge Montanero, leader of the EQ11 team from Guayaquil, located on Ecuador's Pacific coast.
UN panel warns AI is outpacing scientific understanding, government policy
AI is already being used to generate misinformation and other harmful content and could be exploited for fraud, cyberattacks and biological threats.
Syria announces 70 new lawmaker appointments, paving way for parliament to convene
The 210-member chamber, two-thirds of which were chosen by regional electoral colleges last year, will wield limited power under a presidential system established by Sharaa.
UN chief says UNRWA nearing 'breaking point', calls for additional funding
Guterres said the agency's liquidity crisis jeopardized its ability to meet its mandate, which was renewed by the General Assembly six months ago with overwhelming member support.
