Keywords: International organizations


Belgium nominates Hans Kluge for WHO director-general

Belgium has officially put forward Hans Kluge as its candidate to become the next director-general of the World Health Organization, launching his campaign to lead the global health agency. Kluge, a Belgian physician aged 57, announced the nomination on Friday, expressing his appreciation for the confidence......

Russia accuses international organizations of overlooking attacks on civilians

Russia has accused international organizations and Western governments of failing to adequately address alleged attacks against civilians on Russian territory, adding another point of contention to the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kyiv. Rodion Miroshnik, a special envoy at the Russian Foreign......

UNICEF places senior official on leave over alleged espionage claims

The United Nations has confirmed that UNICEF is taking action following serious allegations concerning one of its senior employees and claims that confidential information may have been provided to Israeli officials during the employee’s previous position within the UN system. UN Deputy Spokesperson......

Trump administration weighs cutting ties with UN refugee agency

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering ending its relationship with the United Nations refugee agency, according to sources cited by Reuters, raising concerns about the future of U.S. support for international refugee protection efforts. The United States has historically......

Taiwan protests exclusion from international ocean conference in Kenya

Taiwan has strongly criticized Kenya after several Taiwanese delegates were reportedly prevented from attending an international ocean conference held in the coastal city of Mombasa, reigniting tensions surrounding Taiwan’s participation in global events. According to Taiwanese authorities, a......

United States formally exits World Health Organization

The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization, marking the end of a 78-year partnership that provided the agency with roughly 15 to 18 percent of its funding through substantial voluntary contributions ranging from $160 million to $800 million annually. President Donald......

Trump orders U.S. withdrawal from 66 international organizations

Donald Trump signed an executive order instructing the United States to withdraw from 66 international organizations that “no longer serve American interests,” the White House announced in a message on X. Among these are 31 United Nations-related organizations. Since returning to the White......

Gender inequalities and health disparities: An urgent battle

Despite significant advances in women's rights, gender inequality remains a pressing global issue. Statistics reveal an alarming reality: every day, 800 women lose their lives due to pregnancy-related complications, while 270 million lack access to modern contraceptive methods. This situation underscores......

Allegations of Misconduct Rock British Cultural Institution in Moroccan Capital

In a case that has captured international attention, serious allegations of sexual harassment have emerged from the British Council's office in Rabat, Morocco. The accusations, centered on a high-ranking official, have sparked widespread concern and scrutiny of the organization's handling of......