Trump's anti-internationalism strains Western military alliance
After calling NATO obsolete, Trump suggested America might not defend others and demanded more defense spending.
Global Compact for Migration
The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration is the first comprehensive intergovernmental agreement on international migration, prepared under the auspices of the U.N. As a non-legally binding cooperative framework, the compact was approved by the U.N. General Assembly in 2018 and provides a set of 23 objectives to improve migration governance.
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International organizations 'under attack' says Bono at Irish U.N. event
The implications of the U2 singer's message extended well beyond Ireland's race for a seat on the U.N. Security Council.
Backlash against Trump policies doom U.S. migration nominee
The defeat of a U.S. nominee reflects broad dissatisfaction with Trump's policies on migration, economy and trade.
Economic boost for Africa seen from millions of international migrants
A new U.N. report sees growing economic benefits for Africa from more people moving to and within the continent.
Refugee crises around the world push nations' limits of capacity
Lagging financial help for displaced people has raised concerns that it could destabilize neighbors and regions.