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Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to continue its nuclear enrichment program, despite recent U.S. military actions targeting its nuclear facilities. What Happened: Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, announced that Iran will persist with its nuclear enrichment activities...

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk urged U.S. authorities Monday to respect peaceful assembly rights and avoid military force against protesters opposing President Donald Trump‘s immigration crackdown. The warning comes as federal tensions escalate with 4,700 troops...

The United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk issued a call for the international community to abandon punitive drug policies, declaring that the global war on drugs has failed. "The evidence is clear. The so-called War on Drugs has failed, completely and utterly. And...

Have you ever skipped an appointment because you were too busy? Because you felt guilty about taking time for yourself? Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is a global campaign supported by numerous organizations, including the United Nations, observed annually in October that aims to increase...

French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a stern warning to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him not to overlook United Nations’ resolutions amidst the escalating tensions with Hezbollah. What Happened: The admonition came during a ministerial meeting on Tuesday, as...

Crude oil prices surged more than 3% on Thursday, driven by mounting concerns over potential supply fears in the Middle East as well as domestic disruption related to Hurricane Milton. The spike comes as Israel ramps up military actions in Lebanon and as Gulf nations brace for retaliatory strikes...

In his debut address to the United Nations General Assembly, Argentine President Javier Milei delivered a speech that raised eyebrows for its striking resemblance to a key scene from the popular TV show “The West Wing.” The similarities between Milei’s words and a monologue...

United Nations Security Council members convened for an emergency session Wednesday in New York to address Israel, Lebanon, Iran and whether an all-out war in the Middle East is preventable. What Happened: Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon, in his remarks to the UN Security Council, called Iran’...

In the hours since Israel’s air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile Hezbollah aimed toward an area in Tel Aviv, Israel Defense Forces are now preparing for a possible entry to Lebanon. What Happened: Per The Washington Post, IDF chief of staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Haelvi said Israel has...

On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, the European Union (EU) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced new financing mechanisms to improve access to health products, including contraceptives, for women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). What Happened: This...

An Israeli airstrike in Beirut has led to the death of a senior Hezbollah commander, intensifying fears of a full-scale war in the Middle East. The incident has triggered a rise in cross-border rocket attacks and Lebanon is now seeking U.S. intervention. What Happened: The Israeli airstrike on...

In a recent development, the United Nations (UN) has terminated more employees from its agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA. This decision comes in the wake of an internal investigation into their suspected involvement in a Hamas-led attack against Israel on Oct. 7. What Happened: The UN’...

In a move that underlines its commitment to global security, Germany has become the 18th nation to join the U.S.-led United Nations Command (UNC) in South Korea. The decision strengthens the policing of the border with North Korea. What Happened: Germany’s decision to join the UNC is a...

Norway, often hailed as a paragon of liberal democracy, faces a contradiction between its progressive image and the government’s stance on drug users. Recent comments from Emilie Enger Mehl, the Minister of Justice and Public Security vividly illustrate this paradox, raising questions about...

Companies leading the effort to collect battery metals from the bottom of the ocean say seabed mining is inevitable despite high-profile environmental concerns. The battle is over the trillions of nodules littering the sea floor outside of the jurisdiction of any single nation. They contain...