Tag: United Nations
Trump Set to Meet With Persian Gulf Allies as Middle East Wars Widen
The Iran war and the fight between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia in Yemen have forced Gulf Arab states to reckon with spiraling conflicts and to reassess U.S. security guarantees.
Trump’s U.N. Speech Comes at a Time of Tumult
The president, who has been dogged by the war in Iran and eroding alliances, is also expected to sign a security deal on Greenland and meet with world leaders.
Your 2026 UNGA Primer
The race for the new U.N. secretary-general, a Trump-Xi side quest, and runaway AI fears.
U.N. General Assembly to Confront Familiar Crises, New Conflicts and A.I.
The United Nations is also searching for a replacement for António Guterres, who has served two terms as the secretary general and is stepping down.
Russia and China veto U.S. Resolution at the U.N. to Monitor Iran
China and Russia, two permanent members of the Council with veto powers, voted down the U.S. measure on Thursday to extend the U.N.’s ability to assess Iran’s compliance with international nuclear sanctions.
U.S. Strike on Iranian School May Have Been War Crime, U.N. Report Says
Mistakes that led to the deaths of more than a hundred children “went beyond negligence,” investigators said. They also cited a separate strike the same day that killed a reported 22 civilians.
Russia and China Veto U.S. Bid to Renew U.N. Monitoring of Iran Nuclear Program
The conflict underscored the distance between world powers over the United States’ pressure campaign on Iran.
What to Know About Bank Melli, Singled Out in U.S. Call for Economic War
Bank Melli, Iran’s largest lender, already faces waves of sanctions that severely limit its ability to operate abroad. Every foreign branch must be shut down, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
Ship Exiting the Strait of Hormuz Is Attacked
At least 17 commercial sailors have been killed in and around Iranian and Omani waters since March. Six months into the conflict, the vital waterway remains exceptionally dangerous.