Addressing the UN Security Council, Greece voiced concern over damage to diplomatic facilities in Kyiv and called for an immediate, unconditional ceasefire as civilian casualties continue to rise.
The United Nations says a significant share of Palestinians killed since the October truce died near Israel’s armistice boundary in Gaza, raising concerns that civilians may have been unlawfully targeted
A strong majority of member states backed a measure supporting a landmark world court opinion on climate obligations, despite resistance from several major oil-producing nations
The United Nations is deploying additional personnel and emergency funding as health officials race to contain a fast-growing outbreak linked to a rare Ebola strain with no approved vaccine
The move follows a court ruling that temporarily blocked the measures, with a judge finding the sanctions likely infringed on constitutional free speech protections.
Washington and Bahrain have proposed a UN-backed resolution that could lead to sanctions on Iran and pave the way for a multinational maritime coalition to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
Washington insists nuclear issues must be addressed immediately, while Tehran seeks a phased approach amid rising oil prices and strained global shipping routes.
Athens backs international efforts to protect key shipping routes, warning that disruptions threaten global trade, energy supplies and vulnerable populations amid rising regional tensions.
Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut and southern Lebanon killing over 250 people, while Hezbollah responds with rocket fire and international leaders urge Lebanon’s inclusion in fragile Iran–US ceasefire efforts.
The U.N. General Assembly votes to recognize transatlantic slavery as a grave crime against humanity, urging apologies, reparations, and dialogue, while the U.S. opposes and the EU abstains
The World Meteorological Organization reports extreme warming, with 2025 ranking among the top three hottest years, warning of severe glacier loss and escalating climate emergency
Greece highlights rising threats from new psychoactive substances and calls for coordinated global action focused on prevention, treatment, and human rights at a UN forum.
The U.N. Fact-Finding Mission investigates a missile attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh School that killed 168 children, mostly girls, at the start of U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, with preliminary reports pointing to possible U.S. responsibility
The UN investigation finds Israel intentionally targeted Evin Prison, killing civilians, and warns current U.S.-Israeli strikes could increase repression and put detainees at risk.
UN climate chief warns Europe’s reliance on imported oil and gas fuels insecurity and price volatility, calling for urgent shift to renewable energy to shield economies from geopolitical shocks
Athens joined European partners in calling an emergency UN meeting on Lebanon as fears grow over a wider conflict, potential refugee flows, and regional instability
The UN refugee agency says millions have been forced from their homes since the conflict began on February 28, warning that humanitarian needs will likely grow as hostilities continue
Washington calls for evaluation of international assistance as millions face hunger and Afghan women remain barred from work, highlighting the humanitarian crisis under Taliban governance
A U.N. inquiry found that Russian authorities’ forced transfer of Ukrainian children since 2022 constitutes crimes against humanity, with long-lasting impacts on the lives of victims
The United States made a partial $160 million payment toward over $4 billion owed to the UN, as President Trump hosted the first Board of Peace meeting, an initiative experts warn could undermine the United Nations