POLITICS May 6, 2024 Lawmakers introduce legislation holding UNRWA accountable for joining, assisting Hamas terror attack in Israel Lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation to return American tax dollars that went to UNRWA amid reports its employees assisted Hamas and its attack on Israel.
Israel May 6, 2024 UN agency accused of being part of Hamas after Israel strikes terrorist HQ Amid Israel’s planned incursion into the last major bastion of Hamas’ terrorist network in Rafah, the IDF knocked out a UN facility allegedly used by Hamas as a command center.
Australia May 6, 2024 Australia accuses China of reckless behavior after fighter jet dropped flares in front of helicopter Australia accused China of unsafe behavior when a Chinese fighter jet dropped flares in front of an Australian helicopter. Beijing has not commented on the incident.
Iran May 6, 2024 UN atomic watchdog chief travels to Iran, grapples with Tehran's escalating nuclear program The head of the United Nations' atomic watchdog recently voiced concerns about Iran's enrichment of uranium and the potential for clandestine activities.
Central America May 6, 2024 Last-minute candidate set to lead Panama after contentious election following former president's ban José Raúl Mulino, stepping in for the barred Ricardo Martinelli, has won Panama's presidential election. His competitors conceded as he secured 35 percent of the votes.
UNITED NATIONS May 2, 2024 Russia proposes UN resolution to ban weaponization of outer space Russia introduced a U.N. resolution to ban all weapons in outer space for all time just a week after vetoing a similar proposal from the United States and Japan.
UNITED NATIONS May 1, 2024 Fetterman blasts UN rights chief for 'concern' over anti-Israel agitators while never condemning Hamas The U.N. has consistently urged restraint in dealing with the situation in the Gaza Strip, but critics have blasted officials for not condemning Hamas.
Mexico May 1, 2024 Ecuador defends storming of Mexican Embassy in case brought to top UN court Ecuador defended its actions in storming the Mexican Embassy in Quito last month. This move came after Mexico granted asylum to former Vice President Jorge Glas.
Germany April 30, 2024 Top UN court rejects request for Germany to halt military aid to Israel The top U.N. court, in a 15-1 vote, has rejected Nicaragua's request to order that Germany halt aid to Israel and renew funding to the U.N. aid agency in Gaza.
Lebanon April 30, 2024 UN migration agency chief warns number of Syrian refugees leaving Lebanon will keep rising The head of the U.N.'s migration agency warned the number of Syrian refugees leaving Lebanon will likely continue rising as donors cut back on aid; many refugees are heading to Cyprus.