Finland Court Dismisses Case About Cutting Cables in Baltic Sea
A judge ruled that Finland did not have jurisdiction to prosecute a case against a ship believed to be a part of Russia’s “shadow fleet.”
United Nations
Eighty Years On, Can the UN Meet Its Mission?
OPINION — The 80th ordinary session of the United Nations ended on September 8, 2026. During this year, the UN will have an opportunity to help resolve a few conflicts requiring immediate attention: Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, Haiti, Myanmar, Yemen, and Lib…
Iran may release hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees into Iraq and Turkey
Tehran considers move as part of multi-pronged offensive after bombing of nuclear sites and restoration of sanctionsIran is considering releasing hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees across its western borders with Iraq and Turkey. It would be part…
Pope Leo Calls for Unity on Climate at a Divided Moment
The pope invoked his predecessor, Francis, for whom the environment was a core issue, but stopped short of criticizing world leaders dismissive of climate change.
Gaza City Exodus Is Overwhelming Relief Efforts, Aid Agencies Say
The hundreds of thousands of Palestinians fleeing Israel’s expanded ground offensive are further straining services, aid groups say. Hospitals are overflowing, water is low and diseases are spreading.
U.N. Security Council Approves Larger Force to Fight Gangs in Haiti
The vote on Tuesday would establish a force of up to 5,500 soldiers and police officers. It was unclear what countries were willing to contribute personnel or money.
UN security council approves new military force to fight Haiti gangs
Unit will have up to 5,500 soldiers and police officers who will tackle the violence that has overwhelmed the countryThe United Nations has adopted a resolution to transform a security mission in gang-dominated Haiti into a larger, fully fledged force …
Mass slaughter in Gaza stands apart from other genocides, Chris Sidoti says – ‘People cannot escape’
Australian human rights expert who was on UN commission of inquiry labels Israel’s strategy a failure that ‘has not brought peace and has not destroyed Hamas’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast“The people of Gaza have absolutely…
Postwar Gaza authority potentially led by Tony Blair ‘would sideline Palestinians’
Draft plan’s critics say it hands power to international figures and splits Gaza from Palestinian Authority in West BankA plan for a postwar Gaza governing authority potentially headed by the former UK prime minister Tony Blair would sideline key Pales…
Defiance Meets Desperation as Iran Faces Fresh UN Sanctions
EXPERT INTERVIEW – The United Nations has reimposed sweeping economic and military sanctions on Iran, ten years after lifting them under the 2015 nuclear deal.Britain, France, and Germany triggered the “snapback” mechanism, accusing Tehran of nuclear …