France recognizes Palestinian statehood at UN meeting
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — As the Gaza war rages on, France recognized Palestinian statehood on Monday at the…
Leaders gather at the UN amid global turmoil and war
World leaders began gathering on Monday at a time of extreme volatility, marking one of the most turbulent…
Rising push for 2-state solution in Mideast conflict could backfire
France and Saudi Arabia hope to use this year’s gathering of world leaders at the United Nations General…
As the world convulses in war and contentiousness, its leaders convene at the UN to figure it out
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — World leaders begin convening Monday at one of the most volatile moments in the…
Türkiye submits bid for UNHCR leadership
ISTANBUL Türkiye has put forward its UN envoy, Ahmet Yildiz, as a candidate for the post of UN…
Iran-backed Houthis raid UN offices in Yemen, detain at least 11 employees
Iran-backed Houthis on Sunday raided offices of the United Nations’ food, health and children’s agencies in Yemen’s capital,…
Venezuela reacts to US warships in nearby waters
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is boosting its maritime force in the waters off Venezuela to combat…
Israel’s announcement of a settlement project in the West Bank sparks controversy
MAALE ADUMIM, West Bank (AP) — Israel’s far-right finance minister said Thursday that a contentious new settlement construction…
Britain, Germany, France threat Iran sanctions over nuclear talks
Aug. 13 (UPI) — Britain, Germany and France told U.N. officials that snapback sanctions are on the table…
Videos of emaciated Israeli hostages in Gaza increase pressure for a ceasefire
JERUSALEM (AP) — Ofir Braslavski watched as his emaciated son, Rom, writhed in anguish on a dirty mattress…
What to expect at UN meeting on an Israel-Palestinian two-state solution
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly is bringing high-level officials together this week to promote a…
Cambodia-Thailand border war enters fourth day: Heavy shelling despite ceasefire calls; both sides signal openness to talks after US intervention
A deadly border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand has entered its fourth consecutive day, with both nations exchanging…