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Kim Jong Un Tours Chinese Bus Factory, Climbs Aboard as UN Sanctions Bar Vehicle Supplies to North Korea

Kim Jong Un spent Saturday in Dandong with Wang Huning. Learn which goods member states may not send and why outside monitoring ended in 2024.

International Business Times UK · 9h ago

Emirati diplomat could become next UN chief despite human rights concerns

Human rights defenders are sounding the alarm over the United Arab Emirates’ nomination of its former envoy Lana Nusseibeh to be the next UN Secretary General. They say electing a diplomat from the UAE, a country with a questionable human rights record that is accused of backing forces behind a…

France 24 · Oct 22

Senior UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh enters race for UN chief

Lana Nusseibeh has announced her candidacy for the role of United Nations secretary-general. She aims to restore the organization as an effective diplomatic problem-solver in response to global challenges. Nusseibeh has garnered support from numerous countries during the recent UN General Assembly. Her experience includes leading UAE campaigns at the…

The Economic Times · Oct 22

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Colombia's new government: 2016 deal with rebel group has not brought peace — but 132,000 killings

Colombia’s new government says over 132,000 people have been killed, and armed group membership has increased from 6,000 to almost 30,000, in the decade since the country signed a highly touted peace agreement with its largest rebel group

The Independent UK · Oct 13

What Kazakhstan’s Diplomacy Can Contribute to UN Reform

The speeches at this year’s UN General Debate are over. The disputes they exposed, including over war, international law and the UN’s ability to act, are not. Rivalry among major powers continues to constrain the Security Council, while other states live with the consequences. Middle powers cannot resolve those rivalries…

inkl · Oct 12

UN-doing the United Nations: Can its next chief fix a system under strain?

Created in 1945 after two devastating world wars, the United Nations was designed to prevent another global catastrophe, provide a forum where countries could resolve disputes and give weaker countries a voice in an international system. The global platform once strongly voiced in the support of decolonisation, delivered humanitarian assistance,…

The Times of India · Oct 8

Antonio Guterres sidesteps Kashmir question, flags UN's ‘crisis of legitimacy’

Guterres was speaking at a joint press conference in Pakistan with deputy prime minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar during his three-day official visit to the country. When asked about the Security Council’s resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir, Guterres said, “I have the opinion that all problems can be solved…

The Times of India · Oct 7

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UN ‘largely irrelevant’ to major global conflicts, Jaishankar says, calls for reform

S Jaishankar addressed the need for reform in the United Nations during the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave. He pointed out the UN's irrelevance in addressing significant global issues, including conflicts in Ukraine and the Gulf. Jaishankar noted that the Security Council is gridlocked and does not represent global interests adequately.…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

US continues to be 'a very significant partner', UN peacekeeping chief says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix said the US continues to be "a very significant partner", despite owing $3 billion to peacekeeping. With the UN forced to cut about 25 percent of its capacity, Lacroix defended missions that cost just 0.2 percent of global military…

France 24 · Oct 1

We're in this together, Earth's leaders told each other at the UN. But how does that work, exactly?

There is doom

The Independent UK · Sep 29

UN General Assembly: Iran talks, Ukraine ceasefire and AI among key takeaways

World leaders gathered at the United Nations to discuss ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine. Diplomatic talks between US and Iranian officials showed some progress amidst sharp rhetoric. Discussions focused on achieving limited ceasefires for grain exports and energy infrastructure. Attention shifted significantly from climate change to the rising concerns…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

The U.S. and China are quietly talking AI guardrails—even as Trump publicly rejects them

The U.S. and China just held their first AI dialogue, as Beijing courts the rest of the world with open-source AI.

Fortune · Sep 24

A (permanent) seat at the table of power: African leaders press UN for Security Council reform

African leaders at the United Nations General Assembly are demanding reform of the Security Council to include permanent seats for African countries

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Why Japan wants to amend the UN Charter to remove references to ‘enemy states’

The clauses were included in the 1945 Charter to allow WWII allies to take action against defeated Axis powers, including Japan, Germany, and Italy

The Independent UK · Sep 24

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The Economic Times · Sep 24

India, Brazil, Germany & Japan call UN Security Council ‘anachronistic,' seek urgent reform

India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan have called for reform of the UN Security Council, emphasizing its outdated structure. The G4 nations expressed concern over the slow progress of negotiations for reform over the last 18 years. They advocate for the extension of both permanent and non-permanent members to better represent…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

India, other G4 nations express 'strong concern' at lack of progress on UNSC reform

The G4 nations of Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan convened to address UN Security Council reform concerns. They expressed disappointment over the lack of advancements in previous negotiations regarding UNSC reform. The Ministers emphasized the necessity for the reform to reflect contemporary geopolitical realities and represent underrepresented regions. They reiterated…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

'For the sake of humanity': Tech leaders urge UN to control the AI technology they created

Heads of AI firms, including Anthropic and OpenAI, urged the UN for global regulation on AI technology. They emphasized the risks of uncontrolled AI, highlighting the urgent need for international safeguards. Concerns include the potential for AI to make life-and-death decisions, especially in warfare. Various leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

The Conversation · Sep 23

The UN is facing a crisis of trust and possible bankruptcy. Its new leader will have an enormous challenge

The United Nations is deep into the process of looking for its next Secretary General as Portugal’s Antonio Guterres steps down in December after a decade.

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Euronews · Sep 23

Erdoğan tells UN that Europe cannot be safe without Turkey

Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Erdoğan argued that Turkey is an indispensable part of European security architecture. Turkey has been a NATO member since 1952 but its EU accession process has been frozen for nearly a decade.

The Economic Times · Sep 23

G4 countries call for immediate UNSC reform, cite council's inability to uphold global peace, security

Foreign Ministers from the G4 countries met in New York to discuss the need for UN Security Council reform. They highlighted the current Council's inability to maintain international peace and security effectively. The G4 emphasized the importance of expanding both permanent and non-permanent membership categories to reflect modern geopolitical realities.…

France 24 · Sep 23

AI risks, Iran war dominate agenda at UN

France convenes a UN Security Council meeting Wednesday on artificial intelligence (AI) and international security, which includes briefings by leading industry figures, including the heads of OpenAI and Anthropic. The meeting comes as world leaders jostle over how to address the risks of the new technology. On the second day…

Latin Times · Sep 22

"Chile Is Back": How Kast's UN Speech Collided With the Bachelet Fallout and Trump's Security Pact

Chile's Kast told the UN it has fallen short, pitched three reforms and touted security gains. Why his debut split Congress.

International Business Times · Sep 22

Altman and Amodei Have Warned The World About Uncontrolled AI. They Will Now Address The UN Security Council.

The Security Council is scheduled to meet Wednesday to discuss AI and international security.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

UN chief calls for AI curbs and end to wars in his last assembly address

The former Portuguese prime minister, whose second five-year term ends on December 31, reiterated his calls for global oversight of AI risks, just as the UN's 15-member Security Council prepares to host AI leaders for a briefing on the powerful technology.

Latin Times · Sep 22

Europe's UN Week, Decoded: Who's Speaking When in New York this Week. Zelenskyy, Macron and a New British PM

See exactly when Zelenskyy, Macron and Europe's leaders speak at the 2026 UN General Assembly — plus who's skipping New York this week.

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