U.N. Reports 20 Percent Decrease in Opium Farming in Afghanistan
UNODC Report on Opium Cultivation in Afghanistan The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) published a report on Thursday that indicates a 20 percent reduction in land allocated for opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan over the last year. According to the report, “The total area under opium poppy cultivation is estimated at 10,200 […]
Syria’s Jihadi President Arrives in Brazil for U.N. Climate Change Summit
Syrian President Attends COP30 in Brazil Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharah, previously known as “Abu Mohammed al-Jolani,” arrived in Belem, Brazil, on Thursday for the United Nations climate change conference, COP30. The COP, or the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties, is an annual event that gathers thousands to discuss fossil […]
U.S. Requests U.N. to Remove Sanctions on Syria’s Sharaa Before Visit to White House
On Tuesday, the United States proposed a resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) aimed at lifting sanctions against Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharah and Interior Minister Anas Khattab, ahead of their scheduled visit to the White House on November 10. Sharah serves as Syria’s interim president and is the head of the Islamic rebel […]
Mike Waltz Shares How Trump Eliminated ‘Global Green Tax’ That Could Have Formed ‘U.N. Climate Fund’ Just in Time
Ambassador Walz Discusses Efforts to Prevent Global Green Tax NEW YORK — U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Walz shared insights with Breitbart News about how President Donald Trump and his Cabinet worked together at the last moment to thwart the establishment of a “global green tax.” He described this initiative as an attempt […]
Nuclear Activity Detected in Iran by U.N. Watchdog Agency
IAEA Concerns Around Iran’s Nuclear Activities On Wednesday, Rafael Grossi, the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), reported suspicious activities near Iran’s nuclear facilities, which had been previously bombed. However, he noted there is no immediate indication that Iran is likely to resume uranium enrichment soon. The facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan […]
Ukraine Supports U.S. Ban on Cuba at the U.N. and Closes Embassy in Havana
Ukraine Closes Embassy in Cuba Amid Rising Tensions On Wednesday, Ukraine’s government declared the closure of its embassy in Havana, Cuba. This decision comes as a response to Cuba’s support for Russia by sending thousands of mercenaries to participate in the ongoing territorial invasion. In a related move, Ukraine voted at the United Nations against […]
Houthis in Yemen Carry Out Another Large-Scale Kidnapping of U.N. Employees
Houthi Rebels Storm UN Facility in Sanaa On Saturday, Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels raided a United Nations facility in Sanaa, taking 20 staff members hostage. This event marks the latest incident in a series of mass abductions involving UN personnel by the group. According to UN spokesperson Jean Allam, reported by the Associated Press, the […]
U.N. to Decide on the First Global Tax Targeting Shipping Emissions
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is gathering in London to vote on new regulations aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions by introducing the first global tax on ship emissions. This meeting, which is set to wrap up on Friday, will work on finalizing a “net zero framework” (NZF). This framework would allow commercial vessels to […]
U.N. Chief Guterres Excluded from Participation is Hurrying to Attend Trump’s Middle East Peace Summit
UN Chief Attends Peace Summit in Egypt UN Secretary-General António Guterres is set to attend an international peace summit in Egypt on Monday, which is co-hosted by US President Donald Trump. Interestingly, this event coincides with the planned release of all remaining Israeli hostages as part of the initial phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement […]
Houthis in Yemen Detain Nine Additional U.N. Staff Members
On Tuesday, Yemeni Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, detained nine more staff members from the United Nations, increasing the total number of UN personnel held in the last four years to 53. While the Houthis haven’t released an official statement explaining why these recent detentions occurred, they frequently accuse UN staff of being involved in […]