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.
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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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.
U.N. sanctions tension rises as U.S. court clears trial for Turkish bank
The ruling tests the limits of sovereign immunity during a period of intense, worldwide enforcement of Iran penalties.
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.
Iran sanctions snapback reimposed, escalating nuclear proliferation risk
The snapback mechanism formally terminates the deal aimed at preventing Tehran from developing nuclear weapons.
Tariffs, Gaza, 'America First': Brazil and U.S. presidents set tone at U.N.
Lula criticized 'unilateral attacks' on Brazil's institutions. Trump said the United Nations is not living up to its potential.
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.
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.'
A Hiroshima survivor's plea to the world: History must not repeat itself
"The atomic bombs that I experienced 80 years ago were like babies compared to today’s nuclear weapons," said Kodama.
China and India mend ties at SCO summit as Trump's tariffs sting
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization's initial security focus has broadened to include economic and trade cooperation.
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.