World Leaders Express Hope and Relief After Gaza Deal
Leaders welcomed the agreement between Israel and Hamas, projecting optimism that an end to the war could be near.
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Opinion – The Politics of Presence: Do High-Level Visits Matter in Preventing War?
On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Arab and Muslim leaders exemplified how high-level, collective visits can amplify pressure.
Telecom Bust Near the UN Reveals New National Security Vulnerability
DEEP DIVE — When Secret Service agents swept into an inconspicuous building near the United Nations General Assembly late last month, they weren’t tracking guns or explosives. Instead, they dismantled a clandestine telecommunications hub that investig…
Europe needs to ‘get serious’ about threat posed to it by Russia, Ukraine minister says
Sergiy Kyslytsia says Kremlin already at war with Europe and predicts that Vladimir Putin will ‘escalate escalating’Europe needs to “get serious” about the existential threat posed to it by Russia, Ukraine’s deputy foreign minister has said, warning th…
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.”
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.