#United Nations
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MiscellaneousCyprus Rivals Agree to Open New Crossings, Boosting Peace Talk Hopes
Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders have agreed to open two new border crossings and coordinate emergency responses as part of a UN-backed effort to resume peace talks on the divided island. This marks the first significant de-escalation in nearly a decade.
MiscellaneousUN Condemns Violent Seizure of 8 Palestinian Homes in Jericho by Israeli Settlers, Displacing Dozens
The United Nations has condemned the violent seizure of eight Palestinian homes in Jericho by Israeli settlers, which resulted in the displacement of dozens of residents. Settlers reportedly used live ammunition and assaulted residents, prompting families to flee for safety.
MiscellaneousUN Appoints New Judges to World Court Amid Record Legal Challenges
The United Nations has elected five new judges to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for nine-year terms, as the court faces a record caseload including South Africa's genocide case against Israel. The new judges will begin their terms on February 6, 2027.
PoliticsWestern Sahara Conflict: UN Mission Stalled Amidst US-Russia Veto, Raising Fears of Renewed Fighting
The long-standing Western Sahara conflict faces renewed uncertainty as Russia and the United States vetoed the extension of a UN peacekeeping mission, potentially leading to renewed fighting after over 50 years of dispute.
MiscellaneousUAE's Lana Nusseibeh Joins Crowded Race for UN Secretary General
UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh has joined the race to become the next UN Secretary General, bringing extensive experience from her previous role as the UAE's UN ambassador. She faces a crowded field, with deliberations ongoing among Security Council members.
MiscellaneousSearch Intensifies for Four Salvadoran Soldiers Missing After Haiti Gang Attack
Four Salvadoran soldiers are missing after their vehicle was attacked by armed gangs in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince. International forces are attempting to locate them amid intense fighting, marking the first major attack on the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force.
PoliticsEritrea Appeals to UN Security Council for Intervention Amid Escalating Conflict with Ethiopia
Eritrea has urged the United Nations Security Council to take deterrent measures against Ethiopia following mutual accusations of an invasion and a declaration of war over the Tigray region.
PoliticsUN Envoy Warns Yemen Slips Back into Full-Scale War Amid Escalating Clashes
United Nations Special Envoy Hans Grundberg warns that Yemen has returned to full-scale war amid escalating violence, civilian casualties, and continued regional attacks.
PoliticsUN Extends Darfur Arms Embargo While Blocking Broader Sudan Sanctions Proposal
The UN Security Council has extended the Darfur arms embargo by two months, though opposition from Russia and China blocked a US proposal to expand the sanctions nationwide.
Breaking NewsEscalating Conflict Deepens Yemen's Decade-Long Humanitarian Crisis Amid Rapid Displacement
Renewed fighting between the government and the Houthis is deepening Yemen's severe humanitarian crisis, as aid agencies struggle to cope with rapid displacement.
PoliticsThree Years After October 7: Israeli Expansionism and the Ongoing Crisis in Gaza
Three years after October 7, Israeli expansionism in Gaza continues unabated despite a prior ceasefire, with control expanding to nearly 70% of the Strip amidst ongoing humanitarian catastrophe.
PoliticsUnpacking the Surge of Israeli Settler Violence and Expansion in the Occupied West Bank
A deep dive into the unprecedented surge of illegal settlement expansion and anti-Palestinian violence in the occupied West Bank, drawing sharp criticism from international allies.
PoliticsUS Expels Iranian UN Delegation Amid Stalled Diplomatic Efforts and Regional Tensions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered Iran's UN delegation to leave the country as indirect peace talks stalled, though Tehran maintained the departure followed a pre-arranged schedule.
PoliticsUN Extends Gang Suppression Force Mandate in Haiti Amid Continuing Violence
The United Nations Security Council has extended the mandate of the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti until March 2027 as the country continues to battle widespread criminal violence and delayed elections.
PoliticsUS Warns West Bank Annexation Could Derail Trump Peace Plan at UN Security Council
The US has warned the UN Security Council that Israeli annexation of the West Bank could undermine President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, amid rising international tensions over settlements.
EconomyUAE's Badr Jafar Receives Prestigious Changemakers Award at UN General Assembly
Badr Jafar, the UAE's Special Envoy for Business and Philanthropy, received the Changemakers Award at the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly for his decades of work bridging the public and private sectors.
PoliticsInside the UN's 25th Anniversary Commemoration of the Durban Declaration: Agenda and Attendees
The United Nations General Assembly is convening a high-level meeting in New York City to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Durban Declaration, focusing on global efforts to combat racism and inequality.
PoliticsUS Steps Up Pressure on Sudan's Warring Parties with Visa Denials and Sanctions, Says Massad Boulos
US envoy Massad Boulos stated that denying Sudanese Armed Forces chief Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan a UN visa is part of broader US efforts to increase pressure and end the war in Sudan.
PoliticsAbolishing the UN Security Council Veto: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Push for Global Reform
Turkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for the abolition of veto power for the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, sparking debate over potential global governance reforms.
PoliticsIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Denies Assassination Plot Against Donald Trump During New York Press Briefing
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian insisted during a New York press briefing that his country is not trying to kill Donald Trump, while addressing the impacts of US sanctions and regional conflict.
PoliticsUN Expands Database of Businesses Linked to Illegal Israeli Settlements with 61 New Additions
The United Nations human rights office has added 61 companies to its database of businesses linked to illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.
PoliticsLebanon Prime Minister Urges Complete Israeli Withdrawal During United Nations Address
During a United Nations address, Iraq called for a sovereign Palestinian state while Lebanon pressed for a full Israeli withdrawal.
PoliticsActresses Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon Detained at New York Pro-Palestine Protest During Netanyahu UN Visit
Actresses Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon were detained during a pro-Palestine protest outside the United Nations in New York as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the General Assembly.
PoliticsOscar Winner Susan Sarandon and Other High-Profile Figures Arrested During NYC Protests Against Benjamin Netanyahu
New York City police arrested about 100 protesters, including actor Susan Sarandon and other prominent figures, during a demonstration against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside the UN headquarters.