U.N. assembly formally endorses two-country solution declaration
Crafted by an unusual alliance of France and Saudi Arabia, the declaration is a bid to re-energize a stalled peace process.
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Russia critic Baerbock leads UNGA at time of Security Council deadlock
Her tenure as Germany's top diplomat was defined by a values-driven, feminist policy of human rights and rule of law.
Nations establish advisory bodies to serve as global watchdog for AI
The twin moves reflect an attempt to navigate intense competition between the U.S., China, and the E.U.
U.N. launches new nuclear war impact study, first since 1988
A prevous study on climatic and global effects of nuclear war raised awareness of the concept of "nuclear winter."
Sand and dust storms intensify global health and economic crises
The World Meteorological Organization revealed these airborne hazards affect 330 million people in 150 countries.
Rethinking refugee narrative and history from voices in the archives
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Turning 80, the U.N. system is expected to contract by 30% in 2025
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U.S. abandons financing conference, will 'no longer reaffirm' Global Goals
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UN80: Seizing the opportunity for a more inclusive United Nations
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U.N. overwhelmingly demands ceasefire and aid access in Gaza
An emergency session of the U.N. General Assembly led to adoption of a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire.
U.N.'s worst fiscal crisis forces restructuring bid to stay relevant
The U.N. could mark its 80th anniversary by streamlining and reassuring donors taxpayer money reaches people in need.
Fault lines between U.S. and Europe come into view at U.N. over Ukraine
The Trump administration's erosion of U.S. policy as Europe's main protector played out in a series of U.N. votes on Ukraine.
Trump and Putin usher out 80 years of U.S.-led security and cooperation
Trump's embrace of Putin and contempt for long-established transatlantic ties is an existential crisis for Europe and NATO.
Trump strongly rejects international cooperation. Round 2 is underway.
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Cybercrime treaty wins U.N. approval despite industry concerns
The U.N. adopted by consensus the first international criminal justice treaty to have been negotiated in over 20 years.
Nations seek U.N. top court's opinion on Gaza humanitarian access
A U.N. resolution with overwhelming support asks the International Court of Justice for an advisory opinion.