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U.N. Calls for Urgent Reparations for Slavery for Individuals of African Ancestry

U.N. Calls for Urgent Reparations for Slavery for Individuals of African Ancestry

U.N. Committee Calls for Reparations for the Slave Trade A U.N. committee issued a warning on Monday, stating that countries are legally obligated to provide immediate cash settlements as reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, along with other unspecified measures such as “truth commissions.” The committee aims to address the “enduring legacy of racial discrimination” […]

VIDEO: U.N. Commemorates Hamas Leader as ‘Associate’

VIDEO: U.N. Commemorates Hamas Leader as 'Associate'

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and U.N. General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock are facing criticism for honoring a Hamas leader during an annual memorial service for U.N. employees who died in the past year. The U.N. has dismissed calls for an apology, labeling the inclusion of the terrorist as a simple error. In June, the U.N. […]

U.S. Congress members allege that China is exploiting U.N. peacekeepers for spying.

U.S. Congress members allege that China is exploiting U.N. peacekeepers for spying.

Concerns Over China’s Role in U.N. Peacekeeping During a hearing on Wednesday by the House Foreign Affairs Committee, several lawmakers expressed suspicions regarding China’s involvement in U.N. peacekeeping operations, suggesting it may serve as a cover for espionage activities. “China’s focus on peacekeeping is primarily in strategically important regions, especially those along the Belt and […]

U.N. Halts Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Following Iran’s Cargo Ship Attack

U.N. Halts Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Following Iran’s Cargo Ship Attack

UN Cancels Ship Evacuation Plans After Gulf Incident The United Nations announced on Thursday that it has halted plans to evacuate a ship stranded in the Persian Gulf following a projectile strike on a cargo vessel leaving the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. officials indicated that the ship was targeted by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps […]

IRGC Strikes Ship in Hormuz, Leading U.N. to Halt Evacuation Plan

Tanker Companies Indicate It Will Take 'Weeks' for Hormuz Traffic to Normalize

Incident in the Strait of Hormuz The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) attacked a Singapore-flagged merchant vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. This incident led to the suspension of United Nations evacuation efforts and raised concerns regarding Iran’s intentions for maintaining control over the crucial waterway. According to several U.S. officials, reports […]

U.N. Secretary-General Calls for $1.3 Trillion Annually to Address ‘Climate Crisis’

U.N. Secretary-General Calls for $1.3 Trillion Annually to Address 'Climate Crisis'

Guterres Urges Increased Climate Funding UN Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for a notable rise in global spending focused on climate issues, stressing that both governments and financial organizations must allocate more resources to tackle climate-related challenges. During a special address at London’s Climate Action Week on Monday, Guterres emphasized the necessity for governments to […]

Colombia’s Gustavo Petro at the U.N.: ‘We’re Going Back to the Nazis’

Colombia's Gustavo Petro at the U.N.: 'We're Going Back to the Nazis'

Petro’s Provocative Remarks at UN Security Council Colombian President Gustavo Petro, during his final weeks in office, sparked controversy by stating that the world is “going back to Nazism” in light of the significant casualties reported in the Gaza conflict. This declaration came as he led a UN Security Council discussion in New York. Petro, […]

Germany Unable to Obtain U.N. Security Council Position, Points to Russia as the Cause

Germany Unable to Obtain U.N. Security Council Position, Points to Russia as the Cause

Germany’s Bid for UN Security Council Seat Falls Short On Wednesday, Germany faced a significant setback, failing to secure a provisional seat on the UN Security Council for the first time since it began its campaign. Foreign Minister Johann Wadeplu referred to it as a “bitter defeat.” Wadeplu attributed this outcome to Russia’s influence in […]