U.N. envoy to Iraq amplifies concerns of Baghdad protestors
The top U.N. envoy to Iraq told lawmakers their role hearing Baghdad protestors' demands is vital to stability and peace.
Security & Geopolitics
The dynamic landscape of global security is defined by diplomatic efforts and international frameworks that strive to maintain peace. It is the role of nations and international organizations, such as the U.N. Security Council and NATO, to navigate geopolitical tensions, address emerging threats like liminal war, and work to uphold the post-World War II rules-based order.
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France and China advocate multilateralism in contrast to Trump
France and China urge more cooperation on climate, biodiversity and trade as the Trump administration retreats.
U.K. calls for Brexit snap election that may decide E.U. departure
Brexit will serve as backdrop after lawmakers authorized the first December national election in almost a century.
U.N. chief points to 'deficit of trust' prompting mass street protests
A year of protests exposed an erosion of public trust in political leaders who aren't listening to people's real problems.
Swiss voters add momentum to climate-minded Europe's Greens
Switzerland's national elections delivered a major boost to left-leaning Greens who back urgent U.N.-led climate action.
Trump's top U.S. envoy for multilateralism resigns under cloud
An internal investigative report documented allegations of retaliation against career diplomats who did not back Trump.
Initial Brexit deal between E.U. and U.K. leaders now goes to Parliament
The tentative agreement still requires approval by British lawmakers if the U.K. leaves the 28-nation bloc in November.
United Nations faces severe cash shortage, could default on payments
The world body could run out of money by the end of this month dealing with its worst budget crisis in at least a decade.
Universal Postal Union delegates reject Trump's U.S. mail demand
The U.N. postal agency opened its Extraordinary Congress with a vote to reject the demand it overhaul delivery rates.
U.N. chief warns against 'great fracture' in U.S.-China relations
The U.N. chief opened the U.N. General Assembly with a plea for U.S.-China unity to prevent war and fight climate change.
Cease-fire plan for Syria's northwest is blocked in U.N. Security Council
Russia and China vetoed a resolution seeking to impose a cease-fire in Idlib governorate, the last rebel stronghold.
UPU drama over Trump challenge affects U.S. voting and opioids
For only a third time in its 144-year history, the U.N. postal agency will hold an Extraordinary Congress.
IMF forecasts hit to global GDP from Trump's trade war with China
Tariffs imposed or threatened by the U.S. and China could reduce global economic output by 0.8% in 2020.
Trump ally fills long-vacant U.S. ambassador post to United Nations
Incoming envoy Kelly Craft took up her new job issuing a terse statement while declining to take questions from reporters.
U.N. rights chief wary of nationalism interfering with global cooperation
A warning that sovereignty and national borders are being invoked to prevent human rights issues from being addressed.
G-7 allies in turmoil over trade and climate as Trump takes hard line
The summit in France was overshadowed by fears of an escalating trade war between the United States and China.