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U.S. tensions overshadowed the G-7 foreign ministers' meeting in Canada.

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Despite U.S. rift, G-7 diplomats unite on Ukraine and maritime security

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Two communiqués expressed 'unwavering support' for Ukraine and 'growing concern' at China's maritime aggression.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts a European leaders summit supporting Ukraine.

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E.U. plans military buildup making Ukraine a repellent 'steel porcupine'

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After an extraordinary U.S. repudiation, Ukraine won pledges from world leaders to urgently boost Europe's self-defense.

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Trump strongly rejects international cooperation. Round 2 is underway.

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Here's a timeline of Trump's actions involving international organizations and treaties, from his first term to the present.

Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis chairs the U.N. Security Council

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U.N. panel commits to anticipating science and technology

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Promotion of science diplomacy as a tool for handling complex global challenges is a signature issue for Switzerland.

The U.N. General Assembly meets to approve a blueprint for future action

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

U.N. adopts 'pact' of new governance ideas for 21st century challenges

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The pact, approved by consensus, outlines 56 broad actions, including an explicit call to phase out fossil fuels.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

'Power of dialogue' takes on climate, conflict, and lagging development

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U.N. leaders urged nations to bring the Sustainable Development Goals 'back to life' and chart a post-2030 agenda.

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U.N. debates growing threat from 'cyber mercenaries' and hacktivists

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South Korea pushed to fight malicious cyber operations like those run by North Korea to fund its weapons program.

Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour, left, and Malta's Ambassador Vanessa Frazier

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U.N. revives Palestinians' bid for membership with vote on new rights

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The 143-9 vote with 25 abstentions urges the U.N. Security Council to favorably reconsider the Palestinians' request.

An injured Palestinian arrives by donkey at an emergency medical clinic in Gaza.

Humanitarians & Peace

U.S. vetoes U.N. cease-fire bid as Israelis push south into Gaza

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Gaza's aid reached a breaking point as Israel fought to destroy Hamas and groups warned Palestinians face starvation.

“We did what we could. Remember us,” wrote Dr. Mahmoud Abu Nujaila, who was killed in a hospital strike.

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U.N. chief forces Security Council to address Gaza humanitarian crisis

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For the first time since becoming leader of the world body, António Guterres invoked Article 99 of the U.N. Charter.

The Hague, Netherlands is home to the 'World Court'

Justice & Accountability

'World Court' gains new judges and Russia loses seat with U.N. election

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The election adds only the sixth female judge and denies Russia a seat for the first time in the court's 77-year history.

The U.N. Security Council meets to discuss the Gaza war

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Israel rejects cease-fire in Gaza as diplomats warn of war spreading

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While Israel pounded Gaza with increasingly intensifying airstrikes in response to Hamas' surprise attacks, the U.N. chief emphasized the rules of war must be obeyed.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the U.N. General Assembly

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Ukraine's president warns Russian 'mass destruction' threatens world

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Joe Biden each took the stage at the U.N. General Assembly to emphasize there are global stakes in the outcome of the war.