World leaders and delegates gathered Thursday in the Amazonian city of Belem for the opening of COP30, where U.N.

If it wants to stay relevant, the United Nations needs to focus more on its original purpose as a forum for conflict resolution rather than global policymaking. On October 24, the United Nations ...

The 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) opens today in Geneva under the theme “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and ...

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rica put forward Wednesday long-time diplomat and former Vice President Rebeca Grynspan as a candidate to be the next secretary-general of the United Nations. The ...

Costa Rica has put forward Rebeca Grynspan as its candidate for United Nations secretary-general, a move that highlights the nation’s push for stronger Latin American representation in global ...

A 62-year-old woman was arrested Friday after a member of the Trump administration was physically assaulted inside the United Nations during the U.N. General Assembly in New York, according to ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a nearly empty auditorium Friday in the United Nations General Assembly, as delegates walked out to boycott his speech during the high-level ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a defiant UN speech despite growing international isolation over his refusal to end the devastating war in Gaza UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Surrounded by ...

U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 23, 2025. Mike Segar/Reuters CFR President Michael Froman shares ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at U.N. headquarters. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah) “Thanks to ...