Strikes near Iranian landmarks test protections for cultural heritage
UNESCO said it gave all sides coordinates of protected sites so they could 'take all feasible precautions to avoid damage.'
Iran
Iran's foreign policy is dominated by its contentious nuclear program and its strained relationship with the international community. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), or Iran nuclear deal, and inspections by the IAEA are central to global concerns. While Iran insists on a peaceful program, its enrichment activities and withdrawal of cooperation with the IAEA have heightened tensions and triggered sanctions from the U.S. and E.U.
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IEA prepares historic oil reserve release as Iran war disrupts markets
The decision on the 12th day of the war comes in the wake of escalating disruptions to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
G7 signals readiness to tap reserves as Middle East war jolts markets
Finance ministers warn of supply risks as oil prices spike and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz faces disruption.
War on Iran tests foundation 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.
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.
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.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.
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.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.
Despite some gains, 17.4 million Afghans near a hungry lean season
The looming food security crisis in Afghanistan is pushed to a breaking point by a severe shortfall in global funding.
Former Iraqi president Salih put forward to head U.N. refugee agency
He is on track to become the first UNHCR leader with first-hand experience of forced displacement as a political exile.
U.N. chief urges Houthi rebels to release 59 staff detained in Yemen
The U.N. staff detained by Houthis in Yemen are in addition to dozens of staff from NGOs and diplomatic missions.
Syrian repatriation wave falters as global aid dries up, U.N. warns
Families must endure droughts, water shortages and a scarcity of electricity, compounded by a surge in living expenses.
Minamata Convention mandates global phase-out of dental amalgam
The decision on dental amalgam was counterbalanced by the greater challenge of artisanal and small-scale gold mining.
As U.N. staff depart Sanaa, 53 others still arbitrarily detained in Yemen
The arbitrary arrests intensify the humanitarian crisis, threatening aid cutbacks for over 19 million people.