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UN to cut 25% of global peacekeeping force amid US funding shortfall

The UN’s decision comes as the organisation expects further cuts to its funding as the US moves to advance Trump’s “America First” vision.

Euronews · Oct 9, 2025

Former hostages celebrate news of initial plan to end Gaza conflict

UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres urged all parties to obey the terms of the deal.

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025

25 years after landmark UN resolution, UN chief says women are too often absent from peace talks

The United Nations chief is lamenting that 25 years after a landmark U.N. resolution demanded equal participation for women in all efforts to promote peace, far too often women remain absent

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

UN Tells Trump Probe Launched Over His 'Sabotage' Claims

The United Nations told President Donald Trump it had launched a "thorough investigation" into what the US leader called "triple sabotage" during his visit to the organization's headquarters.

International Business Times · Sep 25, 2025

Trump calls for investigation after claiming UN 'triple sabotage'

The US president claims he was deliberately targeted three times at the institution's headquarters in New York on Tuesday.

Euronews · Sep 25, 2025

China announces landmark pledge to cut carbon emissions but experts say it is 'too timid'

Around 100 nations, responsible for about two-thirds of the world's emissions, gave plans or some kind of commitments to further curb fossil fuel emissions and fight climate change at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday.

Euronews · Sep 25, 2025

Hot talk: As deadline and higher temperatures loom, stronger warming-fighting plans urged at UN

More than 100 world leaders have gathered to discuss urgent climate action as Earth continues to heat up

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025

China Steps Into Spotlight At UN Climate Talks

China's emissions-cutting pledge is poised to take center stage at a United Nations climate meeting Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump unleashed a blistering -- if predictable -- broadside against the science surrounding planet-warming fossil fuels.

International Business Times · Sep 24, 2025

UN chief warns world leaders of 'an age of reckless disruption and relentless human suffering'

The United Nations chief is challenging world leaders to choose a future where the rule of law triumphs over raw power

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025

China May Strengthen Climate Role Amid US Fossil Fuel Push

All eyes are on China this week, as the world's biggest polluter readies a new emissions-cutting plan -- reinforcing its role as a steadfast defender of global climate diplomacy while Europe stalls and the United States doubles down on fossil fuels.

International Business Times · Sep 22, 2025