Jun 30 U.S. skips global UN Financing for Development conference aimed at raising trillions to combat poverty By Joseph Wilson, Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press Co-hosts the U.N. and Spain believe the meeting is an opportunity to close the staggering $4 trillion annual financing gap. Continue reading
Jun 26 As the United Nations turns 80, here are some key moments from its history By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press Here are some of the United Nations' history-making events as the world body marks the anniversary of its founding on June 26, 1945, when the U.N. Charter was signed by 50 countries in San Francisco. Continue reading
Jun 22 WATCH: UN Security Council holds emergency meeting after U.S. strikes on Iran By Jon Gambrell, Farnoush Amiri, Cara Anna, Associated Press Iran’s U.N. ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani, told an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council that the U.S. "decided to destroy diplomacy,” and that the Iranian military will decide the “timing, nature and scale” of the country's "proportionate response.”… Continue reading
Jun 16 UN rights chief urges governments to ‘wake up’ to ‘horrifying’ suffering of Palestinians in Gaza By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The address raised concerns about escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, the fallout from sweeping U.S. tariffs, and China's human rights record — alongside wars and conflict in places like Sudan and Ukraine. Continue reading
Jun 12 UN nuclear watchdog censures Iran, a move that could lead to restored sanctions By Stephanie Liechtenstein, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The decision Thursday could lead to further tensions and set in motion an effort to restore United Nations sanctions on Tehran later this year. Continue reading
May 31 Iran increases stock of near weapons-grade uranium, UN nuclear agency says By Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press The report by the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency says that as of May 17, Iran has amassed 408.6 kilograms (900.8 pounds) of uranium enriched up to 60 percent. Continue reading
May 31 Desperate Palestinians stop, unload UN food trucks as Israeli attacks kill dozens in Gaza By Sam Mednick, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The WFP said 77 trucks carrying aid, mostly flour, were stopped by hungry people who took the food before the trucks could reach their destination. Gaza's Health Ministry said at least 60 people were killed by Israeli strikes in the… Continue reading
May 28 Trump says he told Netanyahu to hold off on Iran strike to give U.S. more time for nuclear negotiations By Jon Gambrell, Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Trump told reporters at the White House that he told Netanyahu a strike on Iran “would be inappropriate to do right now because we’re very close to a solution.”… Continue reading
May 27 The U.S.-backed Gaza aid plan has started operating. Why are so many humanitarian groups opposed to it? By Sam Mednick, Associated Press Jake Wood, the American heading the effort, said Sunday night he was resigning because it was clear the organization would not be allowed to operate independently. Continue reading
May 23 How one UN leader’s mistaken timeline caused confusion about Gaza children’s starvation risk By Grace Abels, PolitiFact Gaza children face dire starvation risk, but a UN leader got the timeline wrong when he said 14,000 babies would die in “the next 48 hours.” The report he referenced projected such severe child malnutrition in the region over 11… Continue reading