Trump orders new testing of nuclear weapons, sparking arms race fears
The directive, using the stronger language of an 'instruction' rather than a threat, undermines decades of arms control.
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The Americas is the combined landmass of North, Central, and South America and is home to 35 countries. The region has a combined population of more than 1 billion people and a collective GDP of over $32 trillion, making it a major force in the global economy.
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Gates urges strategic climate pivot to prioritize health amid decline in aid
Ahead of the U.N. climate summit, the hugely influential philanthropist argues against taking a "doomsday outlook."
Nobel peace prize adds pressure on Caracas as the U.N.'s signals diverge
Maria Corina Machado's award underscores Venezuela's humanitarian crisis and a split among U.N. messaging.
U.S. media crackdown spurs global concern as agencies target critics
The latest escalation came with Committee to Protect Journalists demanding regulators stop targeting broadcasters.
U.S. Supreme Court lets Trump freeze $4.9B in approved foreign aid
Among the cuts: USAID, $3.2 billion; international organizations, $521 million; democracy fund, $322 million.
In quiet revolution, activist investors are remaking the corporate world
A growing schism was on display at the U.N. — two opposing visions of how money should be used to effect change.
Mike Waltz confirmed as U.S. envoy to U.N. just ahead of key gathering
Waltz's confirmation, delayed for months, comes as the U.N. General Assembly convenes for its annual high-level meeting.
Global crises dominate the U.N. agenda as U.S. influence wanes
Other nations are leveraging this opportunity to reshape global cooperation, with the shift particularly evident on Gaza.
Court ruling on Trump tariffs intensifies global battle, confusion
Nations and organizations are watching to see if the legal foundation for the administration's trade deals will hold.
Trump's $4.9B aid cut bypasses Congress to threaten organizations
The action is expected to impact operations and funding of international organizations that rely on U.S. contributions.
U.S. plan to boycott U.N. rights review draws broad condemnation
Each U.N. member nation is obliged to have its human rights record examined approximately every four and a half years.
ICC slams U.S. sanctions as "flagrant attack" on judicial independence
The Trump administration targeted two judges from Canada and France and two deputy prosecutors from Fiji and Senegal.
Trump's D.C. crackdown draws fire weeks after U.N. rebuke on policy
The U.N. official's position directly clashes with the Trump administration, an indicator of a potential legal battle.
Panama Canal's future a point of contention at U.N. Security Council
The U.S. warns of Beijing’s growing influence, while China accuses Washington of fabricating a pretext to seize the canal.
NASA fast-tracks lunar nuclear reactor amid new space race
NASA's plan is governed by a complex framework of international accords including the 1967 Outer Space Treaty.
New megaflash lightning record exceeds distance of pilgrimage route
The new record for longest lightning flash is 829 kilometers (515 miles), which would take at least 90 minutes in a plane.