United Nations

US Imposes Sanctions on International Criminal Court, Drawing UN Condemnation ———————————————– The United States imposed sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) on October 9, escalating tensions over the tribunal’s investigations involving US personnel and Israeli officials. US Secretary…

UN General Assembly opens amid wars, AI concerns and global governance challenges ——————————— The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly has opened in New York, bringing together nearly 130 world leaders to discuss major international challenges, including conflicts…

UN Chief Calls for Security Council Reform and Urges Action to Address Global Crises ———————————- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for urgent reform of the UN Security Council, arguing that the current structure no longer reflects the realities…

As the Selection of Guterres’ Successor Approaches, the United Nations Faces a Critical Test Amid Political and Financial Crises The United Nations is poised to enter a pivotal phase with the nearing conclusion of Secretary-General António Guterres’ term in December,…

As the selection of Guterres’ successor approaches, the United Nations faces a critical test amid political and financial crises The United Nations is preparing to enter a pivotal stage as Secretary-General António Guterres’ term ends next December. This transition occurs…

Seven Candidates Compete to Succeed UN Chief António Guterres ————————————- Seven candidates are competing to become the next United Nations Secretary-General after António Guterres, whose second term ends in 2026. In the first informal Security Council poll, Costa Rican diplomat…

UN Report: Global Hunger Declines but Remains Above Pre-COVID Levels —————————————————– Global hunger has continued to decline but remains significantly higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest United Nations State of Food Security and Nutrition in the…

UN Chief Calls for Faster Action to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals ———————————— UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged countries to accelerate efforts to meet the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), warning that global crises, rising inequalities and financial…

UN Reaffirms Support for Freedom of Navigation in Strait of Hormuz Amid Reports of US Shipping Fee Plan ——————————————- The United Nations has reiterated its call for freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz following reports that the United…

Global Food Prices Fall for Second Month as Sugar, Grains, and Dairy Decline ————————————————- The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization has reported that global food prices fell for the second consecutive month in June, driven by lower prices for…