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United Nations (UN)

Intergovernmental organization for peace and cooperation

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Headquarters: New York, United States
Founded year: 1945
Company type: Nonprofit
Number of employees: 10,000–68,000
Industry: National Security & International Affairs

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In short: UN warned world would miss 1.5C target as biodiversity summit opened in Armenia.

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UN rights chief demands probe into staffer's death

Mohammad el Shami, held by Houthi authorities since June 2024, died over a month ago and his family was only recently informed. 71 UN personnel remain detained.

October 30 UN

UN rights office warns of deepening Gaza displacement nightmare

OHCHR says Israeli military expansion to 70 per cent of Gaza's territory has displaced Palestinians repeatedly, including 800 people after a drone strike on tents at Al Shujaiyeh.

October 30 UN

Security Council renews UN Colombia Mission, narrowing its mandate

Resolution 2833 (2026) extends the Verification Mission until 31 October 2027, focusing on reintegration and security guarantees while dropping rural reform.

October 30 UN

UN Security Council fails to extend Western Sahara mission mandate

The United States draft was vetoed by Russia, and Russia's counter draft was rejected by a US veto, leaving MINURSO's mandate to expire on 31 October 2026.

Media coverage

October 30 Bloomberg

UN Fails to Renew Western Sahara Peacekeeping Mandate

The UN Security Council could not agree on extending the mission for the first time in 35 years due to a Russian veto of a US-backed proposal.

October 24 MSN

WSJ: Trump administration reportedly urges Orbán to seek UN's top job

A Wall Street Journal report says the U.S. encouraged former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to consider running for UN secretary-general, with Russia and...

October 22 The Globe and Mail

UAE diplomat becomes frontrunner in United Nations race, sparking criticism over Sudan role

A late-entering candidate from the United Arab Emirates has become a sudden front-runner in the race to become the next United Nations secretary-general, triggering sharp...

October 20 Financial Times

UAE Official Emerges as Contender for UN Secretary-General

Lana Nusseibeh joins the race amid deadlock among frontrunners as candidates seek Security Council support ahead of the end-of-2026 deadline.

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