- November 21st, 2024
A tense standoff is shaping up at the ongoing United Nations climate talks in Azerbaijan, as negotiators from around the world clash over the future of fossil fuels. At the heart of the disagreement is whether countries should recommit to...
Recent disclosures regarding offenses allegedly committed by individuals with diplomatic immunity have drawn renewed scrutiny on the protections afforded to foreign representatives in the United Kingdom. According to junior foreign minister Catherine West, nine serious offenses, involving accusations such as...
In a high-stakes diplomatic meeting on Thursday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that Iran would not negotiate under "intimidation" regarding its nuclear program, setting a determined tone in discussions with Rafael Grossi, the head of the United Nations' International...
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) opens this week in Bonn during a year that has seen unprecedented global warming and intensified environmental disasters. With the world nearing a critical threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures, the...
Arab and Islamic leaders convened on Monday for an extraordinary summit in Riyadh, where they collectively condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza, labeling them as “genocide” and “crimes against humanity.” The summit attendees, representing the Arab League and the Organization of...
As the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) climate talks unfold in Baku, Azerbaijan, Beijing has voiced concerns about the impact of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s possible return to office on global climate change efforts. China's top climate envoy,...
U.S. foreign relations and the role of international diplomacy, President-elect Donald Trump has named Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York as his choice for the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. The decision elevates one of the most vocal...
As the world gathers for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties, or COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan finds itself in a unique and challenging position. Like last year's host, the United Arab Emirates (UAE),...
In a heated United Nations Security Council meeting on November 4, the United States sharply criticized Russia and China for what it called their “shameless” shielding of North Korea from international accountability. This protection, according to Deputy U.S. Ambassador to...
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