Petrostates tried to squash this historic climate ruling. The UN just voted to back it Sinking nations are one step closer to ‘receiving justice’ for fossil fuel harms as the UN backs a historic climate ruling. Euronews · May 21
UN votes to support strong action on climate change despite US efforts to thwart the effort The U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to support strong action to prevent climate change despite recent diplomatic efforts by the United States to have the measure withdrawn The Independent UK · May 20
US accuses Russia of ‘dangerous escalation’ over Oreshnik launch on Ukraine Speaking at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, US Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Tammy Bruce singled out Russia’s launch of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile last week, close to Ukraine’s border with Poland, a NATO ally. Euronews · Jan 13
US accuses Russia of ‘dangerous and inexplicable escalation’ of war in Ukraine as Trump seeks peace The United States condemned Russia’s intensifying attacks on Ukraine’s energy and other infrastructure and its use of nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile The Independent UK · Jan 13
UN ambassadors condemn Israel's recognition of Somaliland Several UN ambassadors criticised Israel during an emergency Security Council meeting on Monday, condemning its unilateral recognition of Somaliland as a violation of sovereignty and international law. The United States was the only member state to defend Israel’s decision to recognise the breakaway region. Radio France Internationale · Dec 30, 2025
Nominee for US deputy ambassador to UN calls for reforms at 'ineffective' global body President Donald Trump’s nominee to be U.S. deputy ambassador to the United Nations has urged “bold reform” of what she calls the “bloated, unfocused and ineffective” global organization The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025
Group Accuses State Department Of Dramatically Scaling Back Human Rights Reports To Prioritize Trump Admin's Political Agenda The State Department released its new, scaled-down version of its annual human rights reports, causing condemnation from advocacy groups Latin Times · Aug 13, 2025
Trump news at a glance: Lutnick threatens Harvard patents; former Fox commentator bound for UN Commerce secretary begins process could let the government seize Harvard patents; Tammy Bruce nominated for deputy US ambassador to UN – key US politics stories from 9 August 2025 The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2025
State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce nominated to be deputy U.N. ambassador Former Fox News contributor had long been a Democrat and liberal activist before becoming a conservative and backing Trump The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2025
Trump nominates ex-Fox commentator Tammy Bruce for deputy UN ambassador Bruce, dubbed a ‘great patriot’ by Trump in announcement, now serves as state department spokesperson The Guardian - US · Aug 9, 2025
Calls for US to sanction Israeli settlers after Palestinian activist killed Trump rolled back sanctions against Israeli settlers, including Yinon Levi, the alleged killer of Awdah Hathaleen. Al Jazeera · Jul 29, 2025
Mass starvation spreading across Gaza, aid agencies warn, as Israeli government says it is not responsible – as it happened More than 100 aid agencies, including Doctors Without Borders, Save the Children and Oxfam, say ‘our colleagues and those we serve are wasting away’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2025
Witkoff plans to visit the Mideast in push for Gaza ceasefire, State Department spokesperson says The State Department's spokesperson says President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is planning to head to the Middle East as the U.S. tries once again to solidify a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025
The Latest: Trump deflects questions about Epstein files and revives old grievances President Donald Trump has deflected questions over the Justice Department’s decision to interview Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of helping the financier sexually abuse underage girls and is now serving a lengthy prison sentence The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025
International Business Times UK · Jul 22, 2025 UNESCO Withdrawal: US Says It Quits Because Agency Supports 'Woke, Divisive' Causes The US announced that it's withdrawing from UNESCO, saying that the organisation is not in its national interest.
Al Jazeera · Jul 22, 2025 Trump administration says the US will leave the UN cultural agency UNESCO The White House cited ‘anti-Israel rhetoric’ and ‘woke, divisive’ causes as the reason for the US’s withdrawal.
International Business Times · Jul 22, 2025 US To Leave UN Cultural Body, Citing 'National Interest' The United States said Tuesday it would quit UNESCO, saying the UN cultural and education agency, best known for establishing world heritage sites, is biased against Israel and promotes "divisive" causes.
Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2025 Syria to deploy forces as more Bedouin-Druze clashes erupt in Suwayda Authorities working to resolve conflict in the south through political and security measures, Syria’s presidency says.
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025 US says it destroyed 500 metric tons of expired food aid but it won't affect future distribution The State Department says its destruction of 500 metric tons of emergency food aid that was stored in a warehouse in the Middle East was required because it had expired
Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2025 US and Colombia recall envoys as diplomatic rift deepens Prosecutors in Colombia open a probe into an alleged plot to overthrow President Petro as ties sharply deteriorate.
International Business Times · Jul 3, 2025 US, Colombia Recall Top Diplomats As Rift Deepens The United States and Colombia called home their respective envoys on Thursday in an apparent acceleration of worsening ties, against the backdrop of an alleged plot against Colombia's leftist leader.
Roll Call · Jun 18, 2025 On Iran strikes messaging, Trump aides opt to run it up the flagpole - Roll Call The Trump administration's communications machine has grinded to a halt as aides let the president do his own messaging on Iran.
The Independent UK · May 29, 2025 Rubio wants to ‘aggressively’ revoke Chinese student visas. Trump officials won’t say how they’re vetting them Critics warn Trump’s latest maneuvers escalate a xenophobic campaign that risks serious brain drain
The Independent UK · May 29, 2025 The Latest: Appeals court allows Trump to continue collecting tariffs under emergency powers law A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump to continue collecting tariffs under an emergency powers law, for now, as his administration appeals an order striking down the bulk of his signature set of economic policies
The Guardian - US · May 28, 2025 US distances itself from Gaza food delivery group amid questions over leadership and funding Gaza Humanitarian Foundation had faced criticism from aid groups even before this week’s chaotic rollout