Five nations invoke chemical weapons treaty in Navalny's death
Laboratory analyses cited as evidence of toxin poisoning prompt referral to OPCW compliance mechanisms.
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Global perception of corruption sinks as integrity leadership falters
Transparency International index points to weaker accountability and fewer high-integrity governments.
Nature’s decline is a business crisis, IPBES says in global assessment
More than 150 governments approve science-policy report showing that current incentives drive biodiversity loss.
Global plastics treaty talks regroup in Geneva after stalled negotiations
A brief procedural session aims to reset leadership and process after divisions derailed talks last year.
U.S. allies seek more independence as Trump claims Greenland deal
European leaders move toward a historic break from Washington despite a late U.S. reversal on tariff threats.
U.N. decries 'unprecedented' breach as Israeli crews demolish compound
Bulldozers dismantle UNRWA site under government supervision, deepening legal crisis over diplomatic immunity.
U.S. announces new 'Board of Peace' and security force for Gaza recovery
A technocratic committee will handle civic duties, overseen by a U.S.-led board and a U.N.-backed security mission.
Myanmar rejects genocide claims as a 'legitimate’ response to terrorism
As the top U.N. court begins a landmark merits trial, the military junta defends its 2017 campaign against the Rohingya.
U.S. gives 'man of action' ultimatum at U.N. as Iran death toll climbs
Trump's U.N. envoy warns "all options are on the table" to end the Iranian government crackdown on protesters.
Earth marks one of three hottest years on record as warming accelerates
Scientists warn that the 1.5° C. climate threshold could be breached by 2029 following an intense three-year heat streak.
U.N., European leaders alarmed at impacts of U.S. action in Venezuela
The action raised urgent questions on international law and regional stability as Venezuela turned to the U.N. in protest.
ICC leaders slam latest U.S. sanctions as ‘escalation’ of attacks
This marks the fourth round of measures this year under U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order in February.
U.N. and U.K. lawmakers urge pause in Chagos deal over people displaced
Parliamentary inquiry finds displaced islanders were 'consistently sidelined' as diaspora forms government in exile.
Veto limits and aid overhaul urged as the remedy for 'new world disorder'
At the top of IRC’s agenda is a push to strip five veto-wielding nations of their ability to paralyze the U.N. Security Council.
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.
Council of Europe advances plan to ease illegal migrant deportations
Nations will consider weakening migrant protections, making it easier to deport illegal migrants and foreign criminals.