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UN General Assembly Debates Security Council Veto on Iran
The UN General Assembly met Thursday to debate a recent Security Council veto by China and Russia, which blocked a US-backed sanctions panel on Iran.
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Institutions on Treaty and Talks: Security Council, General Assembly, agencies, NATO, European Union external action and G7 and G20.
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TPLF seizes northern Ethiopian airports amid
The Tigray People's Liberation Front has captured three airports in northern Ethiopia. The move risks reigniting a civil war and drawing in regional powers like Egypt, Sudan, and Eritrea.
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Brazil's 2026 Election Runoff Pits Lula Against Flávio
The 2026 UN General Assembly precedes Brazil's October 4 general election, with a presidential runoff likely on October 25.
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EU Debates Emergency Protocol to Counter Russian Hybrid
The European Commission President has proposed an 'Emergency Security Protocol' modeled on NATO’s Article 4 to counter hybrid threats from Russia, as drone
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UN General Debate 2026 Dominated by AI Governance Calls
The 2026 UN General Assembly General Debate concluded with AI emerging as the dominant global concern, surpassing climate change and human rights in
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UNGA 2026 Debate on AI Governance and Migration Pressures
Global leaders at the UN General Assembly's 2026 debate clashed over AI governance and migration, with China and Singapore urging controlled development
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Canada Outlines New Foreign Policy of Strategic Autonomy
Foreign Minister Anita Anand told the UN General Assembly the world faces a profound rupture in the international order, announcing a Canadian foreign
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Pakistan PM warns India over Indus waters as act of war
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told the UN General Assembly that any Indian attempt to stop or divert Pakistan's share of Indus River water would be an act
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UNGA Debate Warns Gaza Conflict Threatens Global Stability
At the UN General Assembly, Israeli and Palestinian leaders clashed over Gaza while world leaders warned the conflict is exacerbating global food and
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South Korea Refuses Military Deployment to Strait of Hormuz
President Lee Jae-myung rules out sending troops to support the U.S. War against Iran, citing high risks and domestic opposition, despite sustained pressure from the Trump administration.
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Kenya's Ruto demands UN Security Council reform at General
Kenyan President William Ruto used his UN General Assembly speech to call for urgent reform of the Security Council and global finance, arguing structural
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UN Assembly President Stakes Presidency on Restoring Trust
Khalilur Rahman, President of the UN General Assembly's 81st session, has made restoring global trust in the organization the central theme of his one-year
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US Deports Asylum Seekers to Abusive Regime in Equatorial
The United States has deported at least 66 third-country nationals to Equatorial Guinea under a Trump-era deal, paying the dictatorship $7.5 million.
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UN General Assembly Faces Competition Over Cooperation
The UN General Assembly opens amid a state of permanent crisis, with major power leaders skipping the event and U.S. Policy creating uncertainty.
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Macron's Strategic Autonomy Vision Faces European Defense
French President Emmanuel Macron has won the argument for European strategic autonomy, but translating the vision into practical defense capabilities faces
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NATO Withdrawal from Kosovo Bridge Alarms Serb Community
NATO's KFOR mission is withdrawing from a key bridge in Mitrovica, citing improved security, as tensions rise in Kosovo.
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UN Chief Urges Reform as Power Shifts to Emerging Economies
UN Secretary-General António Guterres told a summit of major emerging economies that global institutions like the UN Security Council must be overhauled to
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Mecca Defense Pact's Credibility Hinges on Military
The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan establishes a collective defense commitment but lacks the military
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US urged to back UN Libya roadmap with action, not only
A new UN-help agreement aims to break Libya's political deadlock and pave the way for elections. The United States faces a test of its stated support as key Libyan institutions have deadlines to endorse the deal and the UN mission's mandate nears expiration.
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UN urges global shift from Mercator maps over Africa size
The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution encouraging the use of map projections that more accurately show Africa's true size, criticizing the
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German Populists Criticize US Foreign Policy Under Trump
Germany's far-right AfD party and other European populist leaders have voiced criticism of US foreign policy actions under President Donald Trump
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UN General Assembly approves new learning
The UN General Assembly has approved the merger of UNITAR and UNSSC to form the United Nations Institute for Capability and Learning Innovation (UNICLI)
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UN reports Israeli military buildup violates Lebanon border
UN peacekeepers report a significant Israeli military consolidation north of the Blue Line in Lebanon, violating Security Council Resolution 1701, while
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Syria's Kurds Shift to Political Struggle After SDF
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces has formally dissolved, integrating into the Syrian state. Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa appointed SDF commander Mazlum Abdi as a presidential adviser, marking a transition from military to political struggle for Syria's Kurds.
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Guterres Urges SCO to Back More Representative Global
UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit that a multipolar world is beneficial and called for reforms to
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NATO's 'Nation-Centered' Alliance Future
A report argues NATO's post-Cold War expansion into a values-based alliance has eroded cohesion, proposing a shift to a 'NATO of nations' where military solidarity is focused on shared threats.
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CIA Director's Moscow Trip Sparks NATO Escalation Fears
A surprise visit by CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow has raised alarms about potential Russian aggression against NATO allies, according to Atlantic
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Gaza's Remote Work Sector Faces Critical
A report from the Atlantic Council details the severe challenges facing Gaza's digital freelance sector following the 2023 war, highlighting barriers in
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US-Venezuela Oil Deal Faces Legal
An Atlantic Council analysis questions the viability of the new US-Venezuela oil deal, citing legal, political, and investor concerns.
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Gulf States Face Economic Crisis After War
Six months of war have exposed the economic vulnerabilities of Gulf Cooperation Council states, which rely on stable infrastructure and market access to function.
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Analyst: Pentagon Must Command AI Forces
A military analyst argues the U.S. Department of Defense must stop treating AI as a tool and start building it into commanded agentic forces, warning that
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US Strikes Larak Island, Iran Weighs
The United States has conducted a military strike against Iranian positions on Larak Island, its first known action since a July ceasefire.
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U.S. Libya Initiative Faces Militant Threats
Recent militant attacks and political assassinations in Libya threaten a U.S.-led initiative aimed at unifying the country's institutions and securing
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U.S. Treasury Acts as Trump Policies
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has twice intervened in financial markets, citing concern over rising long-term bond yields.
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UN reports Gaza child deaths, aid
UN agencies report four children were killed and over $770,000 in nutrition aid was destroyed in separate Israeli attacks in Gaza last week, damaging