World leaders supported the US-Iran deal. Israel has reportedly not yet signed the agreement and maintains a military presence in so-called "security zones" in Lebanon, as well as in Gaza and Syria.
Guterres presented three options for monitoring the Israel-Lebanon border after December 31. The plan involves supporting the Lebanese army and de-escalation.
UN Secretary-General hopes for the success of diplomacy and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump is preparing a final decision regarding the previous agreement with Iran.
The UN has for the first time included the troops of the Russian Federation and Israel in the list for sexual violence. Investigators confirmed hundreds of cases of abuse against Ukrainian prisoners.
Israel is ceasing cooperation with the UN Secretary-General's office following a report on sexual violence. The country remains a member of the UN but is freezing personal contacts.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for a ceasefire due to the escalation of the conflict. In the first four months of 2026, 815 civilians have been killed in Ukraine.
About 50 countries at the UN condemned Russia's threats to strike embassies in Kyiv. The United States did not sign this joint statement on the inadmissibility of attacks.
In Dnipro, an Iskander missile destroyed a UN warehouse with $1. 4 million worth of aid. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on the UN Secretary-General to stop Russian attacks on humanitarian missions.
The UN General Assembly has approved a resolution on the climate responsibility of states. The document provides for compensation for damages and the abolition of fuel subsidies.
Four candidates for the UN leadership position have declared a deep crisis and a loss of trust in the organization. The new secretary must address the issue of the financial deficit.
The UN Secretary-General called for adherence to freedom of navigation in the Middle East. Iran announced the opening of the strait for the duration of the ceasefire.
The Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General stated that strikes on civilian targets in Iran would violate international law. Guterres urged the US and Iran to avoid destroying infrastructure.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned of the risk of conflict escalation and critical consequences for the global economy. He called on the US, Israel, and Iran to cease fire.
Iran's Permanent Representative to the UN stated Ukraine's responsibility for assisting in attacks on the country. A letter regarding violations of international law has been sent to the UN Secretary-General.
WMO warns of Earth's energy imbalance and heat accumulation in the oceans. The return of El Niño in 2026 will cause another temperature increase.
Tehran reported a terrorist attack on the Ramada hotel in Lebanon. Israel claims that those killed are agents of the elite Quds Force of Iran's IRGC.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East. He expressed concern over the military confrontation between the US, Israel, and Iran.
The Pakistan Air Force carried out a series of airstrikes on Kabul and the provinces of Kandahar and Paktia. The attack was a response to a night attack by Afghan forces on Pakistan's border areas.
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Heorhiy Tikhy commented on Russia's question to the UN regarding the "self-determination" of Donbas. He reminded that in October 2022, 143 members of the UN General Assembly rejected Russia's illegal land grabs.
The UN Security Council asked Secretary-General Guterres to provide monthly reports on Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. In response, Russia suggested the Council monitor the Caribbean, where the US is striking drug traffickers.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed regret over the US decision to withdraw from dozens of UN organizations. Most of the 31 organizations are funded from the regular budget, and the UN has not yet received official notifications from Washington.
The US special operation in Caracas and the detention of Nicolás Maduro caused a resonant reaction from world leaders. The international community was divided in its assessment of the legality of Washington's actions, from full support to harsh condemnation.
On Monday, the UN Security Council will hold an urgent meeting over the US military operation in Venezuela. Colombia initiated the meeting, which was supported by Russia and China.
The United Nations has approved a 7% budget cut to $3. 45 billion for 2026, which is $270 million less than the current budget. This decision is due to a financial crisis caused by US debt and involves cutting 2,900 positions.
The President of Brazil is stepping up pressure on COP30 summit participants for a quick breakthrough in climate agreement negotiations. He plans personal meetings with key negotiators to resolve contentious issues, including the phasing out of fossil fuels and climate finance.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned Russia's large-scale missile and drone attacks on Ukraine. He stressed that attacks on civilians and infrastructure are unacceptable.
At the climate summit in Belém, Brazil, world leaders, including the UN Secretary-General and the President of Brazil, called for immediate and equitable action in the fight against climate change. They emphasized the need to abandon fossil fuels and strengthen international cooperation.
Greece has begun fossil fuel drilling in the Mediterranean with US backing, for the first time in over four decades. This occurred on the day of the COP30 climate summit, where world leaders called for increased action on climate change.
The UN warns of dangerous global warming of up to 2. 8°C, despite minor improvements in climate policy. A report by the organization, published ahead of climate talks in Brazil, points to rising emissions and the lack of significant impact of current policies on their reduction.
US President Donald Trump said that America is not planning nuclear tests for now, as he and senior US officials had previously reported.
