Elders rally resistance to Israeli annexation
An independent group of global leaders appealed to European leaders to "stand firm" against Israel’s threat to annex parts of the occupied West Bank.
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Security Council backs COVID-19 cease-fire
The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a resolution calling for cease-fires worldwide so that everyone can focus on ending the COVID-19 pandemic.
E.U. and U.N. donor summit pledges 78% of the aid sought for Syrians
Pledges of €6.9 billion will be used to help people displaced inside Syria and refugees who fled to neighboring countries.
Illegal wildlife profits are soaring despite global efforts to crack down
The Financial Action Task Force reported that the illegal wildlife trade launders up to US$23 billion in profits a year.
Global coronavirus cases exceed 9 million
Global coronavirus cases surged past 9 million killing 470,000 people — an increase of 1 million infections in just six days — led by the U.S. and Brazil.
U.S.-Russia nuclear weapons talks restart
U.S.-Russia nuclear talks resumed after more than a year, despite unknown factors like China's non-participation and a U.S. presidential election.
Trump to end U.S. involvement with WHO
U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization, attempting to deflect blame for U.S. crises.
E.U. leaders pitch huge recovery package
E.U. leaders unveiled a €750 billion coronavirus recovery plan to help continental members navigate the prospect of its deepest recession.
U.S.-China feud dominates WHO assembly
Under U.S. pressure, the World Health Assembly unanimously approved a resolution calling for a review of WHO's pandemic response.
Suspect arrested in 1994 Rwanda genocide
After 25 years on the run, Félicien Kabuga, a high-profile fugitive in the 1994 Rwanda genocide, was arrested outside Paris to stand trial in a U.N. court.
Choctaw and Irish mutual aid is a model of cooperation for the ages
Navajos thanked Irish donors for repaying a 173-year-old favor that was an early example of an international aid organization.
Coronavirus cases worldwide top 4 million
In just 12 days the world added a million confirmed COVID-19 cases, pushing the total to more than 4 million led by a surge in the United States.
Security Council halted by U.S. on cease-fire
The U.S. blocked a U.N. Security Council vote to end global hostilities amid a pandemic — the same day diplomats emphasized lessons from World War II.
E.U. raises €7.4 billion in anti-virus drive for vaccines and treatments
Leaders joined forces for the launch of a European Union-led global pledging marathon to pay for more COVID-19 research.
U.N. expert: Myanmar atrocities continue
A U.N. human rights investigator urged the world body to "step up its efforts" to protect ethnic and religious minorities from the Myanmar military.
Using the pandemic to 'rebuild our world'
Some good can come out from the pandemic if world leaders use it to "rebuild our world for the better" by investing in clean energy, the U.N. chief said.