Registration Begins for First National Vote in More Than a Decade Authorities Seek to Restore Democratic Governance Haiti has officially launched voter registration ahead of its December 13 general elections, marking the country’s first national vote in more than a decade. Ten voter registration centres have opened in relatively secure areas of Port-au-Prince, with additional […]
Venezuela has formally notified the United Nations of its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), marking a significant step in its long-running dispute with the Hague-based tribunal, which is investigating alleged crimes against humanity committed in the country. The Venezuelan government announced that it had submitted its notification to the UN Secretary-General, […]
Washington and Riyadh Announce Framework for Nuclear Cooperation U.S. President Donald Trump says a new agreement with Saudi Arabia on a civilian nuclear programme will require the kingdom to normalise relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords. President Trump made the remarks after the United States and Saudi Arabia announced the framework agreement, which would […]
President Donald Trump has sharply criticized the United Nations, accusing the global body of failing to take decisive action in resolving ongoing international conflicts. Speaking at a press briefing following his return from an Asia tour, Trump faulted the UN for “standing by” amid escalating global crises, saying that “the world needs leadership, not bureaucracy.” […]
The International Maritime Organization is voting today in London on the Net-Zero Framework, which would impose carbon taxes of $100 to $380 per metric ton on international vessels starting in 2027 to support low-emission technologies and aid for developing nations. President Donald Trump expressed outrage on Truth Social, urging a no vote and declaring the […]
Missed August 18 deadline sparks fears of renewed fighting in eastern DRC despite Qatari-led mediation Peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and the M23 rebel group failed to produce a final agreement by Monday’s self-imposed deadline, raising fears that fragile progress toward ending hostilities in the eastern region could unravel. The […]
The United Nations Security Council commenced negotiations on Monday over a French-drafted resolution to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which currently expires on August 31, 2025. Simultaneously, the draft signals a long-term goal of eventual withdrawal, provided Lebanon assumes full security responsibilities. What’s in the Draft Resolution Extension […]
Trump administration cuts ties with U.N. cultural agency for a second time, accusing it of promoting “woke ideology” and undermining U.S. values The United States has officially announced its withdrawal from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), citing what the Trump administration called an entrenched “globalist agenda,” anti-Israel bias, and ideological overreach. […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Saturday that his government has formally proposed a new round of direct peace talks with Russia, renewing efforts to end the ongoing war that has gripped Eastern Europe for over three years. According to Zelenskyy, Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, extended the invitation to […]
A Nigerian Catholic priest who recently returned from the United States has been abducted by suspected Boko Haram militants in the northeastern state of Borno, the Catholic Church confirmed on Sunday. Rev. Alphonsus Afina, who served in Alaska from 2017 to 2024, was kidnapped on June 1 near the border town of Gwoza, close to […]