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SemaforUN Adds Israel to Sexual Violence Blacklist Alongside Hamas
The United Nations will place Israel on its blacklist of parties suspected of sexual violence in conflict. Israel's U.N. ambassador called the move a political decision disconnected from facts.
France 24UN Report to List Israeli Authorities Over Alleged Detainee Abuse
This year's United Nations report on sexual violence in conflict will add Israeli authorities to an annex of entities suspected of conflict-related sexual violence. Israeli officials confirmed the addition Thursday and said they are ending contact with the UN secretary-general.
theconversation.comMalawi Minister Calls for Human Rights Council Resolution on Neglected Tropical Diseases
Malawi's Minister of Health and Sanitation described the effects of neglected tropical diseases on education, employment, and daily life. The minister announced plans to introduce a resolution at the 62nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
democracynow.orgU.S. Re-Adds U.N. Expert Albanese to Sanctions List
The United States restored sanctions on U.N. expert Francesca Albanese on May 27 after an appeals court stayed a lower court order. The Treasury Department posted the updated designation on its website.
yna.co.krU.S. Treasury re-lists UN official on sanctions list after court removal
The U.S. Treasury placed UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese back on its sanctions list days after a federal judge ordered her removal. The move follows a court ruling that cited free speech concerns.
citizen.co.zaU.N. Reports One-Third of Post-Truce Gaza Deaths Near Armistice Line
The U.N. human rights office stated that about one-third of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces since an October truce occurred near the armistice line. The office said such killings would amount to unlawful killings and war crimes if troops fired solely because civilians appro…
citizen.co.zaUN Security Council Condemns Attack on UAE Nuclear Plant
The United Nations Security Council issued a statement condemning an attack on the Barakah Nuclear Plant. The council described the incident as a violation of international law but did not assign responsibility.
news.google.comUN Secretary-General Expresses Concern Over Russian Strike Plans in Kyiv
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated he is deeply concerned by Russia's announcement of planned strikes on Ukrainian defense enterprises and decision-making centers in Kyiv. The statement follows Russia's public declaration of the intended targets.
Defense NewsPeacekeeping personnel reach lowest level in 25 years
International peace operations personnel fell to 78,633 by the end of 2025. SIPRI attributes the 17 percent drop to funding shortfalls and policy shifts by major donors.
dnaindia.comUnited Nations Headquarters Offers Public Guided Tours Through September
The United Nations in New York provides in-person and virtual tours of its headquarters. Tickets remain available through September 11, 2026. All visitors must register in advance through the organization's security website.
nippon.comUnited Nations Marks 80th Anniversary of Charter Signing
The United Nations on Saturday highlighted the 80th anniversary of its founding Charter. The document was signed in San Francisco on 26 June 1945 and entered into force on 24 October 1945.
nationalpost.comU.N. General Assembly Passes Resolution on Climate Advisory Opinion
The United Nations General Assembly voted this week to welcome a 2024 advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on climate change. One hundred forty-one countries supported the measure; eight opposed it and 39 abstained.
abcnews.go.comUnited Nations General Assembly Passes Climate Reparations Resolution
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution stating that nations failing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions owe reparations to countries affected by climate change. The United States, Israel, Iran and five other nations voted against the measure.
jurist.orgJustice Department Appeals Ruling on Sanctions Against UN Official
The Justice Department filed an emergency motion on May 21 to reverse a federal judge's May 13 order that paused sanctions on a UN special rapporteur. The motion argues the ruling incorrectly extended First Amendment protections to a foreign national living abroad.
The HillUnited Nations Approves Resolution on Climate Change Responsibilities
The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution calling on countries to protect people from climate change impacts. The United States joined seven other nations in voting against the measure.
democracynow.orgUN Official Describes Deteriorating Conditions in Gaza and West Bank
A UN deputy special coordinator told the Security Council on 21 May 2026 that conditions in Gaza and the West Bank have grown more precarious. The official urged immediate steps to implement Resolution 2803 and avoid renewed fighting.
NprPalestinian U.N. Ambassador Withdraws Bid for General Assembly Vice President Role
The Palestinian delegation to the United Nations withdrew its candidate for a vice president position in the General Assembly after the U.S. State Department issued a cable instructing embassy officials to apply pressure or face possible visa revocation for the delegation.
france24.comUN Court Rules Workers Have Right to Strike Under Key Treaty
The International Court of Justice issued a nonbinding advisory opinion stating that the right to strike is protected under the International Labour Organization’s 1948 Freedom of Association treaty. The 10-4 ruling came after the ILO requested clarification amid a long-standing…
Al JazeeraUN Court Rules Workers Have Right to Strike Under Key Treaty
The International Court of Justice issued a nonbinding opinion that the right to strike is protected under the International Labour Organization’s 1948 Freedom of Association treaty. The 10-4 ruling ends a long-standing dispute between workers’ and employers’ groups.
citizen.co.zaBoard of Peace Envoy Tells U.N. Security Council Gaza Division Risks Permanence
The Board of Peace's lead envoy for Gaza told the U.N. Security Council on Thursday that the enclave's current division risks becoming permanent unless a ceasefire takes hold. More than 2 million people would remain crowded into less than half the territory if the situation conti…
UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution on World Court Climate Opinion
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution supporting an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on state obligations regarding climate change. The vote passed with 141 countries in favor.
upi.comUN Climate Scenario Committee Retires High-Emissions Pathway
The committee that designs climate scenarios for the United Nations retired a high-emissions pathway this April. The scenario had been used in research, assessments, and education for more than fifteen years.
nippon.comUnited Nations Court to Rule on Right to Strike
The top United Nations court will issue a ruling on Thursday regarding the right to strike. Both unions and employers say the decision could affect global labour relations.
France 24UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution on Climate Obligations
The United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution on Wednesday that endorses an earlier advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on state climate responsibilities. The text was modified during negotiations and passed with 141 votes in favor and eight again…
theyeshivaworld.comU.S. Threatens to Revoke Palestinian U.N. Delegation Visas Over Vice President Bid
A State Department cable instructs U.S. diplomats to pressure Palestinian officials to withdraw their candidacy for a U.N. General Assembly vice president role. The cable warns that failure to withdraw could result in visa revocation for the Palestinian delegation.
Iran Accuses U.S. of Disinformation at UN Security Council
Iran's UN mission accused the U.S. of spreading lies about Iran's nuclear program during a Security Council session. The statement followed reports of a U.S. claim regarding a missile strike on a school in Iran.
jpost.comIsraeli and Iranian Diplomats Operate Separately at United Nations
Diplomats from Israel and Iran continue working inside United Nations facilities even as tensions between their countries remain high. Interactions between the two delegations are described as virtually nonexistent.
Le MondeUN Expert Reports Allegations of Torture and Abuse of Palestinian Detainees in Israeli Prisons
A United Nations special rapporteur on torture described allegations of mistreatment of Palestinian detainees since October 2023. The comments were made on May 19, 2026, amid ongoing scrutiny of detention conditions.
Los Angeles TimesUnited Nations Considers Response to Israeli Plan for Military Complex on Former UNRWA Site
The United Nations is reviewing Israel's approval of a defense ministry complex at the former UNRWA headquarters in east Jerusalem. UNRWA Deputy Commissioner General Natalie Boucly stated the matter is under consideration by the organization's legal council.
The IndependentScientists Update Climate Scenarios, Narrow Range of Future Warming
Researchers preparing the next United Nations climate reports have replaced two long-used scenarios with seven new ones. The changes reflect slower-than-expected emissions growth and continued fossil fuel use.
The IndependentUnited Nations Reviews Israeli Plan for Military Complex on Former UNRWA Site
The United Nations is considering its response to Israel's approval of a defense ministry complex on the former UNRWA headquarters in east Jerusalem. UNRWA Deputy Commissioner General Natalie Boucly said the matter is under review by the UN legal council.
eco-business.comUN Climate Panel Shifts From Extreme Warming Scenario
The United Nations climate panel revised its modeling approach last month by replacing one high-emission pathway with seven alternative scenarios. Officials cited recent trends in renewable energy costs and emissions data as reasons for the change.
New York PostU.N. Climate Panel Phases Out Highest Emissions Scenario
Climate scientists have moved away from the most extreme emissions pathway previously used in U.N.-backed modeling. President Trump criticized Democratic climate policies following the change.
thehindu.comIsraeli Strikes Wound 37 in Southern Lebanon
Israel conducted airstrikes it said targeted Hezbollah infrastructure near Tyre on Friday, wounding at least 37 people including hospital staff, women and children. The strikes occurred as Lebanese and Israeli envoys held a second day of negotiations in Washington aimed at extend…
France 24UN Reports at Least 78 Killed in Gang Clashes in Port-au-Prince Suburbs
The United Nations Office in Haiti reported a provisional toll of at least 78 killed, including 10 bystanders, with 5,300 people displaced. Haiti, the poorest country in the Caribbean, has seen spiralling gang violence and worsening insecurity over the past two years. The situati…
theconservativetreehouse.comFederal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration Sanctions on UN Official Francesca Albanese
U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon ruled that the Trump administration cannot impose sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on the Palestinian territories. The July 2025 sanctions followed her accusations of Israeli war crimes in Gaza and recommen…
manilatimes.netUN and African Union Sign Declaration to Strengthen Cooperation
UN Secretary-General António Guterres met with AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf in Addis Ababa on 13 May 2026 and signed a declaration institutionalizing cooperation between the organizations. The leaders focused on peace and security, sustainable development and hu…
themarketherald.com.auZimbabwe Moves to Merge Gender Commission into Human Rights Commission
The UN Working Group on discrimination against women and girls sent a formal communication to Zimbabwe questioning Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, which would dissolve the Zimbabwe Gender Commission. Cabinet approved the bill on 10 February 2026. The group conducted a countr…
winnipegfreepress.comMacron Concludes Africa Visit in Ethiopia With Talks on UN Security Council Reform
French President Emmanuel Macron ended a three-nation Africa trip on Wednesday with meetings in Ethiopia focused on African representation at the United Nations. He met with Ethiopian officials, the African Union Commission chairperson and the UN secretary-general. The discussion…
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theglobeandmail.comLebanon Files First Formal Complaint Against Iran at UN Security Council
Lebanon has submitted a formal complaint against Iran to the UN Security Council, marking the first time the country has taken such action. The development was reported on or before May 13, 2026. It represents a notable shift in Lebanon's approach to addressing issues with Iran t…
koreaherald.comUnification Minister Meets U.N. Human Rights Chief on Inter-Korean Issues
Unification Minister Chung Dong-young met with U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk in Seoul on May 13, 2026, to discuss human rights and efforts to improve ties with North Korea. The two addressed separated families from the 1950-53 Korean War and cooperation on r…
citizen.co.zaGuterres Tells Africa Forward Summit: Continent Must Have Greater Voice in Global Institutions
UN Secretary-General António Guterres addressed the summit co-hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron in Nairobi on 12 May 2026. He credited Africa with driving reforms to global financial institutions and securing key international agreements…
rferl.orgUN High Representative Christian Schmidt Announces Resignation After Five Years in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Christian Schmidt announced his resignation after five years as UN high representative, warning of threats to the multi-ethnic state established by the 1995 Dayton peace agreement. He spoke at a UN Security Council meeting in New York on Tuesday and said he will remain until a su…
ibtimes.co.ukUN FAO Official Urges Countries to Prioritize Plant Biosecurity
The director of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization called on countries to treat plant biosecurity as a top priority. The official recommended a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach backed by regulations, awareness efforts and enforcement. The statem…
Abc NewsIndigenous Amazon Organizations Urge U.N. to Address Expansion of Illegal Mining, Drug Trafficking and Logging
Indigenous organizations from across the Amazon and Latin America sent a letter to the United Nations on May 11, 2026, warning that criminal networks are expanding and driving violence and environmental destruction. The letter urges governments to avoid heavily militarized respon…
The GuardianNorway Pauses Funding to UN Environment Programme Ahead of Revised Budget
Norway, the largest donor to the United Nations Environment Programme, has placed all funding agreements on hold pending a revised budget review on 12 May. The pause affects core contributions, the Planetary Fund and earmarked projects including those supporting plastic pollution…
abcnews.go.comU.S. Actions Under Trump Challenge Russia's Approach to Global Institutions
A Foreign Affairs article by Hanna Notte states that Russian President Vladimir Putin has long sought to revise international rules while relying on institutions like the UN Security Council for leverage. The piece reports that President Trump's approach of withdrawing from UN ag…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUN Reports Nearly 40,000 Palestinians Displaced in West Bank Since Start of 2025
The United Nations said Israel has displaced nearly 40,000 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank since the beginning of 2025. The figure includes 42 people displaced in the first week of May, according to UN data. Separately, Israeli settlers forced a Palestinian family near Jen…
abcnews.go.comU.S. Actions Under Trump Challenge Russia's Approach to International Rules
An article in Foreign Affairs argues that Russia's strategy of defying international norms while expecting the United States to adhere to them has been undermined as the U.S. adopts a similar approach. The piece states that President Trump has withdrawn from multiple UN agencies,…
Russia Says It Will Not Support UN Security Council Resolution on Iran
A Russian deputy foreign minister stated that Moscow will not back a draft resolution concerning Iran at the United Nations Security Council. The resolution focuses on maritime security and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Russia's position as a permanent member mea…
dnaindia.comTrump Foreign Policy Approach May Limit Russia's Global Power Projection
An article in Foreign Affairs magazine states that President Trump's approach to international institutions and use of military force against Iran and Venezuela could erode Russia's ability to project power. Russia has long sought to revise the international order while relying o…
Al JazeeraUS Imposes New Sanctions on Cuba Military Conglomerate
The United States announced new sanctions targeting Grupo de Administracion Empresarial SA, a military-controlled conglomerate, and its executive president. The measures were issued hours after United Nations experts described the ongoing U.S. restrictions on fuel deliveries to C…
thehindu.comUN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk to Visit South Korea Next Week, First Trip in 11 Years
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk will begin a three-day official visit to South Korea on Tuesday, the first by a U.N. human rights chief in 11 years. He is scheduled to meet Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and discuss strengthening cooperation as Seoul aims…
nippon.comUnited Nations to Leave Palais Wilson in Geneva This Summer as Part of Cost-Cutting Reforms
The U.N. will abandon the historic Palais Wilson this summer as over 3,000 Geneva-based jobs have been cut or relocated since 2025. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is moving to the Palais des Nations citing a financial crisis. Geneva's mayor warned the change…
koreaherald.comSouth Korea to Submit First Voluntary National Review on UN Sustainable Development Goals Since 2016
The Bureau for Sustainable Development will hold its first meeting on the report Thursday and submit it to the United Nations in 2027. Officials said the review aims to assess the country's progress on the 17 SDGs adopted in 2015 while sharing lessons internationally. It will be…
France 24UN Calls for Release of Two Gaza Flotilla Activists
The United Nations urged Israel to free two activists seized last week during a humanitarian flotilla to Gaza. An Israeli court extended their detention until May 10 after rejecting an appeal. The activists remain in custody without charges and have begun a hunger strike.
upi.comIran Mission to UN Says Ending War and Lifting Maritime Blockade Is Only Solution
The Iran Mission to the United Nations stated that the only solution to the current situation is an end to the war and the lifting of the maritime blockade. It accused the United States of using the concept of "Freedom of Navigation" to advance its own agenda. The mission urged o…
citizen.co.zaMore Than 50 Countries Launch Coalition on Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels
Officials from more than 50 countries met in Santa Marta, Colombia, last week for the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels. The meeting was co-chaired by the governments of Colombia and the Netherlands. Organizers said the gathering is intended to complement r…
calgaryherald.comUN Indigenous Forum Issues Recommendations as Funding Declines and Effectiveness Is Questioned
The U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues concluded its annual meeting in New York City with urgent recommendations including a pause on fast-tracked critical mineral projects and direct funding for Indigenous climate initiatives. The calls come as the Forum faces severe budg…
thesouthafrican.comXenophobic Attacks in South Africa Prompt Evacuation Requests from Over 200 Malawians
The Malawi government has received more than 200 calls from its citizens in South Africa seeking repatriation amid a new wave of xenophobic violence in cities including Johannesburg, Durban and Pretoria. Foreign nationals have faced attacks, threats and killings, prompting respon…