At U.N., diplomats wary of regional surge in Israel-Hezbollah conflict
U.N. human rights experts condemned the 'malicious manipulation of thousands of electronic pagers and radios.'
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E.U. announces loan to Ukraine is to be backed by frozen Russian assets
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the E.U. would loan Kyiv up to €35 billion ($39 billion).
U.N. summit aims to bridge divides, build collective problem-solving
The summit will attempt to overcome fracture lines that have been dividing major powers and the developing world.
U.N. supports call for end to occupation of Palestinian territories
The proposal amplifies a recent International Court of Justice ruling that Israel has no sovereignty over the territories.
Probe finds 'clear and deliberate' repression in Maduro's Venezuela
U.N. investigators say Maduro's forces are using torture and sexual abuse to punish protesters and foes of his regime.
Bleak outlook for international organizations if Trump returns
Global cooperation on health, defense, climate change and more would be at risk under a second Trump presidency.
Envoy to Yemen tells U.N. Security Council of a new 'path to de-escalate'
The U.N. secretary-general's special envoy for Yemen said regional dangers grew but the warring parties are talking.
Trump shooting is latest sign of rise in America's political violence
The head of Freedom House called the shooting 'a grim and shocking blow to the American democratic process.'
ECOWAS summit undermined by coup nations' new alliance
The departure of three of its junta-led members raises questions about the West African regional bloc's future.
Hungary takes over E.U. Council, testing bloc's unity in shift to right
Hungary's presidency could be muted but still affect European integration and the ability to present a united front globally.
U.N. panel demands Iran-backed Yemen rebels cease Red Sea attacks
The U.N. Security Council resolution condemned Houthi attacks in shipping lanes for a second time this year.
Fears of Israel's war on Hamas 'expanding' to Hezbollah and region
A dangerous escalation unfolding along the Israel-Lebanon border could lead to a regional war that draws in Iran.
Dutch PM Mark Rutte set to become NATO chief after lining up support
The outgoing Dutch prime minister is tipped to replace Jens Stoltenberg, who will step aside at a summit next month.
Zelenskyy pushes for air defense, energy grid repairs ahead of G-7
His diplomatic blitz comes as Ukraine reels from Russia's devastating aerial assault, which has intensified since March.
Far-right surge shakes European establishment but center holds
The E.U.'s rightward shift makes it harder to pass new laws on climate change, security, and industrial competition.
Five countries gain uncontested seats on U.N.'s most powerful panel
The U.N. General Assembly elected Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia to the Security Council.