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Grossi warns that the United Nations is slowly losing its relevance

Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency and a candidate for the next United Nations secretary-general, has warned that the organization is gradually losing its ability to respond effectively to major international crises. In an interview with the Financial Times,......

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......

North Korea launches unidentified projectile into Sea of Japan amid regional tensions

North Korea launched an unidentified projectile toward the Sea of Japan on Thursday, according to South Korea's military, in a move that further heightens security concerns across Northeast Asia amid escalating regional tensions. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed the launch, stating......

North Korea rejects international allegations over undercover IT workers

North Korea has dismissed international accusations that its citizens are obtaining overseas technology jobs under false identities to generate revenue for the country's sanctioned regime, describing the allegations as part of a coordinated campaign to damage its international reputation. The response......

Netanyahu says he plans to attend UN General Assembly despite Mamdani’s arrest warning

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he intends to attend the upcoming United Nations General Assembly session in New York, despite previous remarks by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani about the possibility of arresting him. Mamdani had earlier suggested that he was considering whether......

UN secretary-general calls for stronger international support for Syria

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the international community to step up its political, economic and humanitarian support for Syria, stressing that sustained international engagement will be essential to the country’s recovery and reconstruction. Speaking at......

Uganda nominates Olara Otunnu for next United Nations secretary-general

Uganda has officially entered the race to lead the United Nations by nominating veteran diplomat Olara Otunnu as its candidate for secretary-general, expanding the field of contenders seeking to succeed António Guterres at the end of his second term. Otunnu's candidacy was formally submitted......

UN chief António Guterres calls for global support during landmark visit to Syria

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the international community to increase its support for Syria during what he described as a pivotal moment for the country's future, as he began a landmark visit to Damascus aimed at reinforcing the UN's commitment to the......

United Nations General Assembly extends human rights chief Volker Turk's mandate by four years despite US and Israeli opposition

The United Nations General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to extend the mandate of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk for an additional four years, pushing through despite vocal opposition from Russia and Israel, alongside threats of financial reassessment from the United States. In......