Trump administration pulls plug on UNESCO again, cites anti-Israel bias
The U.S. will remain a full member of UNESCO until its withdrawal officially takes effect at the close of next year.
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Amid tariff threats, ASEAN secures nuclear zone pledge from China
Southeast Asian leaders face new U.S. tariff threats, gain nuclear zone promise from China in shifting global dynamic.
Swiss to rescue Geneva's multilateral hub with $390 million relief package
Swiss and Geneva authorities approved measures that 'aim to ease acute funding shortfalls' for international organizations.
G-7 navigates Trump tensions with call for Israel-Iran 'de-escalation'
Trump left the summit in Canada early after signing onto a Group of Seven statement on the Middle East he resisted.
UNHCR estimates 122.1 million people forcibly displaced worldwide
The U.N. refugee agency says the people under its care more than doubled in a decade, reaching 36.8 million by last year.
U.S. guts sophisticated efforts to return abducted Ukrainian children
Despite documentation and bipartisan concern, Trump is eliminating programs to locate and return these children.
Surveys show majority of public still trusts U.N. despite an overall decline
The U.N. appears to be more trusted than many governments, other multilateral institutions, and regional organizations.
Research and innovation helping to fuel Africa-Europe partnership
Ministers urged creation of 'regional innovation ecosystems' that would include AI strategies and digital governance.
Top U.S. diplomat defends key foreign aid cuts at House hearing
The Trump administration and its allies in Congress sparred with Democrats over America's spending and stature abroad.
NATO's Latvian front expands drive for conscripts with growing support
The military draft now looms over young Latvians to bolster NATO-allied defenses, but many have started to embrace it.
As Latvia defends border, Ukraine peace talks test strength of NATO
On a hike with reporters in a snow-covered pine forest, a Latvian colonel pointed to a border array of tank deterrents.
U.S. to eliminate conflict response, war crimes investigation programs
Proposed targets include cutting efforts key to International Criminal Court cases from Russia's war in Ukraine.
U.S. and Ukrainian leaders hold 'very productive' talks at Vatican
A day after saying a deal with Russia was close, Trump expressed doubt that Putin is willing to end the Ukraine war.
The Elders' chair Santos: The next U.N. chief 'should be a woman'
Colombia's former president Juan Manuel Santos says his nation's peace process benefited from women leaders.
Zelenskyy agrees to 'partial ceasefire' deal in call with Trump
Trump also suggested giving the United States ownership of Ukraine’s electrical supply and nuclear power plants.
Despite U.S. rift, G-7 diplomats unite on Ukraine and maritime security
Two communiqués expressed 'unwavering support' for Ukraine and 'growing concern' at China's maritime aggression.