United Nations

Hormuz mine clearance, 'some headway' on Lebanon: What we know so far on US-Iran talks
The United States and Iran have commenced direct negotiations in Pakistan following a fragile ceasefire, marking a rare face-to-face engagement. Discussions are reportedly making headway, particularly on developments in Lebanon. Key issues on the table include Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missiles, regional influence, and control over the Strait of Hormuz.
The Times of India 4 min read
Secret discussions on resettling Chagos Islands after Starmer pauses Mauritius deal
Exclusive: The development comes as representatives of the Chagossians have asked the United Nations to intervene to prevent Keir Starmer ‘committing a crime against humanity’
The Independent UK 5 min read
Sexual abuse claims have dragged the international criminal court into crisis – but what happens now?
Investigating claims made against Karim Khan, the ICC top prosecutor, has turned into a lengthy process fraught with geopolitics and rows over standards of proof
The Guardian - UK 11 min read
Iran-US war latest: Vance says US and Iran have ‘not reached an agreement’ after 21 hours of negotiations
A Pakistani source said there were ‘mood swings’ from Washington and Tehran in the first round of talks
The Independent UK 66 min read
The war over Omagh’s gold: the £21bn mine plan tearing a community apart
On Monday, a public inquiry will reopen, nine years after the plan was proposed and a toxic local battle began
The Guardian - UK 12 min read
Gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider, UN report says
The gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider as actions agreed to by many countries last year, including overhauling the major global financial institutions, remain unfulfilled promises
The Independent UK 4 min read
Kamala Harris Says She's 'Thinking About' Running for US President Again—Would You Vote for Her?
Kamala Harris has hinted at a potential 2028 presidential run, stirring debate within the Democratic Party and raising questions about her political future.
International Business Times UK 6 min read
U.S. Demand for Mining Concessions in Return for Health Funding Prompts Backlash
African countries beef up lobbying to influence Trump’s transactional approach. Some see U.S. tactics as “colonialist.”
Capital & Main 16 min read
Reform’s petulance over slavery reparations shows it just doesn’t grasp Britain’s place in the modern world
The party’s talk of visa bans for countries seeking reparative justice is not just undemocratic – it displays staggering ignorance about geopolitics, says professor of law and political economy Kojo Koram
The Guardian - UK 8 min read
Ongoing wars 'not failure of UN but of member states', General Assembly President tells Euronews
The head of the United Nations' main policy-making organ responded to mounting criticism of her organisation in a Euronews interview, arguing the abuse of vetoes by key members is blocking progress.
Euronews 5 min read