Trump sets sanctions conditions for NATO, pressing trade realignment
The demands mark a new phase in the Trump administration’s strategy to use trade as a tool for geopolitical leverage.
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The French Republic is a nation in Western Europe with a central role in international relations. France is a founding member of the E.U. and holds a permanent seat on the U.N. Security Council, hosting the headquarters of several international organizations, including UNESCO.
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U.N. assembly formally endorses two-country solution declaration
Crafted by an unusual alliance of France and Saudi Arabia, the declaration is a bid to re-energize a stalled peace process.
ICJ backs France in dispute with Equatorial Guinea on Paris mansion
Brazil, Switzerland and the U.K. also scrutinized financial dealings of the Equatorial Guinea president's son.
UNFPA confirms contraceptive supplies drop amid global aid cuts
Despite the demand, the Trump administration carried out a plan to destroy nearly $10 million of contraceptives.
Iran, U.N. watchdog at odds over inspectors in new nuclear accord
The agreement, a technical document signed in Cairo a day earlier, was initially presented as a crucial breakthrough.
Poland's Article 4 invocation signals intensifying East-West tensions
The NATO chief affirmed Allied nations 'expressed solidarity with Poland and denounced Russia's reckless behavior.'
U.N. rights chief condemns Israel over Gaza, cites evidence for case
He also warned against a 'glorification of violence' as some nations become an 'extension of their ruler's personal power.'
European nations trigger sanctions 'snapback' on Iran's nuclear program
The move by France, Germany, and the United Kingdom is intended to intensify pressure on Iran's strained economy.
IAEA inspectors return to Iran amid nuclear dispute, sanctions deadline
Discussions on broader access for IAEA inspectors are underway, but an agreement has not yet been reached.
Humanitarian vessel attacked by Libyan patrol in international waters
A vessel chartered by humanitarian groups had 87 rescued people on board when a Libyan patrol boat approached.
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.
NATO leader sees 'breakthrough' in White House stance on Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte described U.S. President Donald Trump's shift toward security guarantees 'a big step.'
International monitors to de-escalate conflict by UNESCO site
The ceasefire provides a much-needed pause but a definitive resolution has eluded Thailand and Cambodia for decades.
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.
European diplomats to continue Iranian nuclear talks after Istanbul
Talks between the E3 and Iran marked their first formal round since the 12-day conflict with Israel and the U.S. in June.
Trump administration pulls plug on UNESCO again, cites anti-Israel bias
The U.S. will remain a full member of UNESCO until its withdrawal officially takes effect at the close of next year.