U.S. announces new 'Board of Peace' and security force for Gaza recovery
A technocratic committee will handle civic duties, overseen by a U.S.-led board and a U.N.-backed security mission.
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Myanmar rejects genocide claims as a 'legitimate’ response to terrorism
As the top U.N. court begins a landmark merits trial, the military junta defends its 2017 campaign against the Rohingya.
U.S. gives 'man of action' ultimatum at U.N. as Iran death toll climbs
Trump's U.N. envoy warns "all options are on the table" to end the Iranian government crackdown on protesters.
U.N. chief calls out world leaders putting cooperation on 'deathwatch'
His speech also highlighted a record humanitarian crisis, with 120 million people now forcibly displaced worldwide.
Earth marks one of three hottest years on record as warming accelerates
Scientists warn that the 1.5° C. climate threshold could be breached by 2029 following an intense three-year heat streak.
Science diplomacy takes a direct hit as U.S. withdraws from institutions
Trump's order signals further retreat from global cooperation and a dismantling of science diplomacy infrastructure.
Trump pulls U.S. from 66 more global bodies and key climate efforts
A 'sovereignty audit" results in withdrawal from dozens of international organizations, including the UNFCCC and IPCC.
U.N., European leaders alarmed at impacts of U.S. action in Venezuela
The action raised urgent questions on international law and regional stability as Venezuela turned to the U.N. in protest.
U.S. pledges $2 billion to U.N. aid, reshaping humanitarian model
Investment brings reform and pooled funding even as deep aid cuts leave U.N. agencies struggling to meet record needs.
U.N. flags uneven staff health services as agencies absorb aid cuts
The review comes as agencies operate with fewer resources, increasing pressure on staff in high-risk settings.
Trump calls U.S. the real U.N. after Thailand, Cambodia ceasefire
The comments were consistent with Trump’s long-standing hostility toward the U.N. and multilateralism more broadly.
Groups clinch deal to protect Cochamó Valley as a future park
The transaction follows a three-year campaign that attracted $78 million from thousands of international donors.
Gaza famine risk recedes after ceasefire as Somalia hunger deepens
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification's update for Gaza arrived beside a deteriorating outlook for Somalia.
ICC leaders slam latest U.S. sanctions as ‘escalation’ of attacks
This marks the fourth round of measures this year under U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order in February.
U.N. and U.K. lawmakers urge pause in Chagos deal over people displaced
Parliamentary inquiry finds displaced islanders were 'consistently sidelined' as diaspora forms government in exile.
Veto limits and aid overhaul urged as the remedy for 'new world disorder'
At the top of IRC’s agenda is a push to strip five veto-wielding nations of their ability to paralyze the U.N. Security Council.