White House withdraws Elise Stefanik nomination for U.N. ambassador
UNITED NATIONS — The White House has withdrawn Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, a stunning turnaround for President Trump’s Cabinet…
U.N. agency warns bird flu spreading at ‘unprecedented’ scale, calls for global response
A United National agency has expressed great concern over the spread of the H5N1 bird flu and its spillover into other mammals, including cows. Photo…
U.N. calls for equality, ‘feminist future’ on International Women’s Day
1 of 3 | World Champion Gymnast Aly Raisman speaks at the International Women's Day 2025 keynote event titled "For Women and Girls: Rights. Equality.…
U.S. sides with Russia in U.N. resolution votes on Ukraine war
Dorothy Camille Shea, interim chargé d'affaires for the United States, urged the U.N. General Assembly on Monday to vote in favor of Washington's resolution that…
U.N. chief warns of rebel advances in Democratic Republic of Congo
Advances being made by the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are “heightening the threat of a regional war,” according to…
Stefanik pledges an ‘America First’ agenda at the U.N. and a review of U.S. funding
WASHINGTON — Rep. Elise Stefanik pledged Tuesday to push President Trump’s “America First” stance if confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and roll out…
President Donald Trump’s U.N. ambassador pick Elise Stefanik seeks confirmation in first hearing
Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., is seeking confirmation as President Donald Trump's U.S. ambassador to the U.N. in a hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee…
Macron, U.N. Secretary-General: Israel must pull out of southern Lebanon
French President Emmanuel Macron (L) and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun shake hands as they attend a press conference after their meeting in Beirut, Lebanon, on…
U.N. rights chief: Atrocities committed in Syria beyond belief
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk speaks during a press conference in Damascus, Syria, on Wednesday, saying that the extent of atrocities…
U.N. expresses concern Gaza’s communications could go dark
Palestinians, including children, hold metal pots and pans as they gather to receive food cooked by a charity kitchen, in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip,…
In New Year message, U.N. Secretary-General Guterres urges countries to ‘dramatically slash’ emissions
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres delivers a speech during the 2nd Session of the G20 Leaders' Meeting: Reform of Global Governance Institutions at the Museum of…
Blinken, U.N. want an inclusive government in Syria
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is pictured at a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing on the military withdrawal from Afghanistan in Washington, D.C., on…
U.N. Security Council holds emergency meeting following collapse of Assad regime in Syria
Syrian rebels and civilians celebrate the overthrow of the dictatorship of Bashar al-Assad on Sunday near the Damascene Sword Monument in Damascus' Umayyad Square. The…
U.N. climate talks dissolve into factions on plan for poorer nations
BAKU, Azerbaijan — Tenuous hope for a deal for a giant funding package for poor nations to curb and adapt to climate change emerged late Saturday…
U.S. vetoes U.N. Security Council draft resolution calling for Gaza cease-fire, hostage releases
1 of 4 | A Palestinian child screams amid the crowd while trying to receive food cooked by a charity kitchen amid food shortages in…
Protesters gather at U.N. climate talks as progress on deal slows
BAKU, Azerbaijan — Hundreds of activists formed a human chain outside one of the main plenary halls at the United Nations climate summit, which aims to…
U.N. climate conference in Azerbaijan puts petrostate in the spotlight
The spotlight is on Azerbaijan as the small petrostate in the South Caucasus prepares to host the U.N.’s biggest climate conference, which opens Monday. Diplomats…
Israel breaches U.N. peacekeeping position with tanks
The United Nations' peacekeeping force in Lebanon has warned Israel for the fourth time in as many days against "further flagrant violation of international law."…
At U.N., South Korea critical of ‘Israeli genocide,’ U.S. dominance on global issues
The “principle stand” of South Korea's government is to be committed to “social economic development, defending regional peace and stability and realizing international justice," Kim…
Netanyahu tells U.N. Gaza war can end in ‘blessing’ of peace or ‘curse’ of Iran aggression
1 of 4 | Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu holds two maps with messages when he speaks at the U.N. General Assembly 79th session…