War on Iran tests foundations of international law as conflict widens
Organizations warn the U.S. and Israeli strikes raise questions over the use of force, civilian protections, nuclear safety.
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Regulators confront ‘waterbed effect’ as illicit finance shifts
From cash limits to crypto rules and digital currencies, policymakers are trying to close gaps in payment systems.
ISC chief: Science advice is under strain and science must reform itself
The International Science Council president says the gap between scientific and political cultures is a major challenge.
What the U.S. AI showdown reveals about competing governance models
As the Pentagon seeks sovereign authority, the U.N. advances redistribution, dialogue and shared technical baselines.
U.N. holds Iran emergency session as Trump says Khamenei 'is dead'
'We are witnessing a grave threat to international peace and security,' the U.N. chief told the U.N. Security Council.
Strikes on Iran derail nuclear track as U.S. takes U.N. council presidency
Oman-mediated talks pointed toward technical talks in Vienna days before the U.S. assumes the Security Council presidency.
E.U. moves to codify science diplomacy as strategic instrument
New European Commission proposal would establish an E.U. framework linking research to diplomatic and other priorities.
U.S. and Iran hold third round of indirect nuclear talks to avoid war
Oman’s foreign minister, who was mediating the urgent talks, said the sides were 'exchanging creative and positive ideas.'
U.N. report details global trafficking into cyber-scam compounds
Hundreds of thousands forced into online fraud operations marked by violence, surveillance and coercion.
U.N. pushes from AI analysis to redistribution, rejecting rich 'whims'
Science authority, political dialogue and capacity funding assembled in parallel as an alternative to formal rule-making.
U.S.–U.K. talks add new layer to Iran standoff as Trump sets deadline
U.S. and U.K. top diplomats meeting in Washington amid dispute over Diego Garcia base and Chagos Islands deal.
IMF executive board will consider a new $8.2B program for Ukraine
The program aims to help finance critical spending, maintain financial stability and unlock additional external support.
U.S.-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks explore ceasefire, territory terms
Negotiators met in Geneva as the fourth anniversary of the invasion approached and military strikes continued.
U.S. and Iran outline principles for nuclear deal in Geneva talks
Indirect negotiations mediated by Oman advance despite military signaling and unresolved enrichment dispute.
U.N. urges renewed push to finish decolonization as climate warms
With 17 non-self-governing territories remaining, U.N. leaders call for dialogue, climate resilience and inclusive processes.
A.U. summit shows shift toward regional pillars in global governance
African Union seeks financing, security and representation as U.N. signals an expanded reliance on continental bodies.