List of United Nations articles
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A group of people in colorful clothing wait in line with empty pots in the desert. COP30’s Dangerous Omission
Brazil’s people-centered climate vision risks abandoning the most vulnerable.
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A wide view shows the large circular table of the U.N. Security Council, with about fifteen representatives seated at placards naming their countries and various aides sitting in chairs behind them. A mural stretches across one large wall, and the other is covered in green wallpaper. Could the Financial Action Task Force Save U.N. Sanctions?
As a more technical body, the task force might be able to fill the gap left by Security Council paralysis.
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang speaks during the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York on Sept. 26. China’s Global Initiatives Are Worth Taking Seriously
Beijing’s latest policy is vague but still important.
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A photo illustration shows a candle going out on a birthday cake with the U.N. logo on top of it. For Its 80th Birthday, the U.N. Needs More Than a Reset
Going back to first principles has until recently spooked many diplomats.
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First Deputy Permanent Representative of Russia to the United Nations Dmitry Polyansky speaks at a Security Council meeting on Ukraine at the United Nations in New York. How to Fix the Security Council
Adding members and removing the unilateral veto would make the body stronger.
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A wide shot shows Netanyahu standing at a lectern addressing the UN meeting room, with many seats in the large chamber vacant. Netanyahu Faces Icy Reception at UNGA
The Israeli prime minister was met with protests both inside and outside of U.N. headquarters.
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Antonio Guterres is sitting down in front of a UN flag and gestures toward Donald Trump, who is sitting down in front of a United States flag. UNGA Beyond the Conflicts
The U.N. forges ahead on climate and AI despite U.S. ambivalence and mixed messaging.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva leans on his left elbow while listening via an audio device on his left ear. He is wearing a striped tie and is seated at a green desk among other dignitaries. Lula and Trump’s Backstage Breakthrough
The apparent thaw between the two leaders is a reminder of why the U.N. still matters.
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U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk up an escalator as they arrive to the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Trump Told the U.N. the Hard Truth: It Failed
The global body has failed in its mission to stop conflict. Let’s see if the U.S. can do better in Ukraine.
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa concludes his remarks during the general debate of the United Nations General Assembly at the U.N. headquarters in New York City on Sept. 24. Sharaa’s Successful UNGA PR Tour
The Syrian leader sought to reassure his many doubters that he’s a man of peace and tolerance.
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Donald Trump at UNGA with one finger pointing toward the audience. Trump’s United Nations Grievance Airing
The U.S. president used his lengthy speech at UNGA to rail against immigration, climate activism, escalators, and more.
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From left, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. Trump Makes U-Turn on Ukraine Rhetoric
Trump says Ukraine can win back all of its territory.
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U.S. President Donald Trump participates in a trilateral signing with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, left, and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, right, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. Nobel Peace Prize for Department of War President?
Trump cites peace deals, but most are false wins.
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A high angle view shows Donald Trump reading from an open notebook with large type at a lectern with a mic. Trump to U.N.: ‘Your Countries Are Going to Hell’
Read Trump’s full address at the U.N. General Assembly.
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Drones fly above grass in an open field dotted with trees and small sheds. How Russia Is Escalating the Drone Arms Race
Routine strikes involve smaller, daily launches designed to keep steady pressure on Ukraine.
