Tag: United Nations
How a 20th-century family planning agenda fueled the climate crisis
Broken child welfare policies have undermined political systems and destroyed the planetary ecosystem.
UN experts declare Israeli ‘targeted starvation campaign’ has led to Gaza...
A group of UN experts accuse Israel of genocide as famine takes hold in Gaza, claiming the lives of dozens, mostly children.
UN rights chief raises alarm over unlawful killings by Israeli forces...
UN's Volker Türk reports dramatic deterioration in West Bank, highlights serious concerns of unlawful killings.
UN passes binding ceasefire resolution as Israel intensifies Gaza bombings
Despite the UN Security Council's call for a ceasefire, Israel continues its deadly assault on Gaza, raising questions about the implementation and enforcement of international resolutions.
US diplomacy thwarts Palestinian UN membership amid claims of supporting statehood...
This diplomatic maneuvering seeks to avoid a U.S. veto, which would publicly align the country against Palestinian self-determination.
Naked hypocrisy: The US once cited UNSC resolutions to invade Iraq,...
Washington’s hypocrisy on this matter is legendary and stunning.
Empire decline and costly delusions
Historically, declining empires often provoke denials and delusions that teach their people “hard lessons” and impose on them “hard choices.” That is where we are now.
We can end mass atrocities in Gaza and beyond
What can normal people do to end atrocities in Gaza and elsewhere?
Diplomatic tensions rise as Israel counters South Africa’s genocide accusations at...
Amidst tensions, Israel counters South Africa's genocide case at the ICJ. A high-stakes legal and diplomatic battle unfolds, with global implications for justice and human rights.
Coalition of “grassroots diplomats” take the lead on international solidarity with...
Global solidarity rises: activists spearhead campaign for justice in Gaza at International Court.
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Uncertainty looms over Trump’s assassination attempt: FBI questions details
FBI Director Christopher Wray’s testimony reveals doubts about whether Donald Trump was hit by a bullet or shrapnel during an assassination attempt, raising questions about the investigation’s progress and transparency.
Vance’s popularity crisis: Can the RNC afford to keep him on the ticket?
Polling reveals deep unpopularity for GOP vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance, raising questions about the Republican Party’s strategy and the potential consequences for the 2024 election.
American healthcare workers demand Biden and Harris end support for Israeli assault on Gaza
As President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, American healthcare workers who volunteered in Gaza urge U.S. leaders to end Israel’s assault, citing the atrocities witnessed firsthand.
Public opposition to Project 2025 surges as Trump distances himself
Awareness and disapproval of Project 2025 increase significantly despite Trump’s attempts to disassociate from the controversial conservative policy agenda.
730 million people faced hunger last year: A global crisis demanding urgent action
The latest UN report reveals alarming levels of hunger and malnutrition, highlighting the need for urgent political and financial commitments to address food insecurity worldwide.