UN mission finds US war crimes, Iran crimes against humanity
The report by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran examines US conduct in the war that began in February and the Iranian government’s response to nationwide unrest
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United Nations SDG Moment 2026
Maria Ressa takes part in the Call to Action Segment, “Bridging Divides and Unlocking Possibilities,” featuring reflections by SDG champions.
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World leaders return to UN amid wars in Middle East and Ukraine
Compounding the crisis of morale and finance are questions about the next leader of the 80-year-old organization
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Turkey launches AI initiative ahead of COP31 climate summit
‘We must openly discuss AI’s growing energy consumption, and it is time for governments to start setting the terms,’ says COP31 president-designate Murat Kurum
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Wanted: UN secretary-general as ‘mediator-in-chief’
The race for the world’s foremost diplomat shines a spotlight on the crises the global organization faces
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UN panel: OpenAI’s Hugging Face hack is an ‘early warning’ for loss of human control
The UN Independent International Scientific Panel on AI says the Hugging Face hack by OpenAI agents shows ‘several warning signs occurring together in a real technical setting’
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Tehran hints at Hormuz talks with US as leaders gather at UN
US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are both due to attend the UN General Assembly in New York, the first time they will be at the same event since Trump launched ‘Operation Epic Fury’ against Iran in February
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Trump threatens to annihilate Iran as diplomats push for deal at UN
The ongoing conflict has implications for global oil markets and regional security, with Gulf states seeking a security framework involving Iran, amid rising energy costs and political pressures in the US
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UN chief calls for AI curbs and end to wars in his last assembly address
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres repeats 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
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AI leaders warn UN of security risks as systems grow more powerful
AI leaders urge UN Security Council to unite against potential global threats posed by artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need for international cooperation and regulation.
