The United Nations’ search for a successor to Secretary-General António Guterres has encountered a fresh obstacle after none of the seven candidates secured the support of all five permanent members of the
‘This decision also sends a clear message to the international community: States cannot violate international law with impunity.’ ~ Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp Introduction On 12 May 2025, in a watershed
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In a landmark decision, the United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has ruled that Russia is responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014, a
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In a video message delivered for World Press Freedom Day, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, addressed the critical role of a free and independent media in an increasingly
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As major global economies introduce a wave of steeper tariffs, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has raised alarms about the potential harm to developing countries. In its latest
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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi is reportedly considering a bid for the role of United Nations Secretary-General as António Guterres’ tenure nears its conclusion in 2026. Grossi, an
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Global trade entered 2025 on stable footing, but mounting challenges could disrupt future growth. According to the latest Global Trade Update from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), shifting trade strategies, protectionism, and
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The Issue Thalif Dean, in his excellent article titled UN’s Biggest Crisis in 80 Years? appearing in this newspaper of 5 March 2025 says: “ The United Nations, in its nearly 80-year-old history, is
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The United Nations, in its nearly 80-year-old history, is on the verge of fighting for its survival, as the Trump administration continues with its threats to drastically cut funding and pull out
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by Our Correspondent in Washington DC India has launched a diplomatic initiative to promote former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe for a top United Nations post, preferably the Presidency of the UN
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In an address to the High-Level Segment of the Fifty-Eighth Session of the Human Rights Council, Cuba’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, delivered a pointed critique of international economic coercion,
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A new United Nations report has painted a grim picture for Syria’s future, revealing that the war-torn country will require over 50 years to restore its economy to pre-conflict levels if current
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United Nations human rights experts have strongly condemned statements by US President Donald Trump suggesting that the United States could “take over” and “own” Gaza, even using military force if necessary. The
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A significant number of the world’s biggest polluters, including the EU, Australia, South Africa, and India, are expected to miss a key UN deadline to submit updated climate targets, due to economic
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At least 15 United Nations peacekeepers have been killed in clashes with M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking one of the deadliest attacks on UN forces in recent
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Editorial Last week, a staged drama by a Western media outlet sent shockwaves: Mossad agents, in a stunningly brazen display, openly bragged about their covert operations, including an espionage plot against Hezbollah
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