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China Rises at the UN as a Climate Leader in Contrast to Trump’s Denialism

On September 24, 2025, at the United Nations headquarters in New York, a high-level climate summit was held within the framework of the General Assembly, with the participation of more than 120 countries. This summit was not a “mini summit,”…

“Arrest Netanyahu, Sanction Israel”: National march in NYC on 9/26 expected to draw thousands as war criminal Netanyahu set to speak at the UN General Assembly

 With news that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to speak at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 29th, thousands from across the country are expected to gather in New York City for a mass march to…

Libya: UN recognizes progress in stabilization and democratization amid fragile context

On September 3, 2025, the United Nations Security Council welcomed advances in the political process led and sustained by Libyan actors with the support of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). This process aims to end the transitional period,…

Casablanca’s Involvement in Protecting Women and Children in Ecuador

A bill proposed in Ecuador by the Ombudsman provides for the regulation of medically assisted reproduction, in which surrogacy is permitted. Bernard Garcia, a Franco-Chilean doctor of law and executive director of the Casablanca Declaration, was invited by the NGO…

US Veto of Gaza Ceasefire Resolution Sparks Protests Outside UN in New York

September 18, 2025 — The United States once again vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, drawing widespread condemnation and sparking protests outside UN headquarters in Manhattan. The resolution, co-sponsored by…

Gaza in flames, Israel in front of the mirror of genocide

The United Nations has called things by their name: genocide. It did so today, with a searing report documenting mass killings, planned starvation, and the deliberate destruction of Palestinian life. The accusation is not rhetorical: it describes the intent to…

The Illusion of Order: Power, Perception, and Paralysis in the Modern International Arena

by Irshad Ahmad Mughal We exist in an age defined by instantaneous information, where our understanding of global events is increasingly mediated by artificial intelligence, social media influencers, and algorithmic news feeds. This constant stream of content, while offering multiple…

The UN can stop genocide

By invoking United Nations General Assembly Resolution 377 (also known as the Union for Peace), passed on November 3, 1950. This resolution empowers the UN General Assembly to take action if the UN Security Council fails to do so due…

Born to Prevent Wars, It Ended Up Certifying Massacres

In 1945, when the bombs were still smoking over Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the nations of the world swore “never again.” Never again world wars, never again genocides, never again indifference in the face of barbarism. The promise was solemn. The…

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