Former Iraqi President Barham Salih is on track to become the next head of the U.N. refugee agency. That's according to a ...

American officials joined Russia, Saudi Arabia and Iran in objecting to language on fossils fuels, biodiversity and plastics ...

Huge reductions in foreign aid by the United States and Europe have led the U.N.’s emergency relief coordinator to slash its fund-raising targets for next year.

As the United Nations turns 80, the organisation is coming under pressure to reform in order to stay relevant. But can the UN ...

The launch of the first ever United Nations Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026–2035) and its widely anticipated Implementation Plan brought together transport leaders from governments, the United ...

The United Nations chief is calling on Yemen’s Houthi rebels not to prosecute detained U.N. personnel and to work “in good ...

The United Nations on Monday announced a 2026 aid appeal that is only half the size of this year’s target, reflecting a sharp ...

The will Alfred Nobel made in 1895 was inspired by belief in the community of man. The Peace Prize was to be awarded to the person who had done most for "fraternity between nations, for the abolition ...

Trump sits down with Middle East leaders, calling it his "most important meeting" The president began meeting with Middle East leaders shortly after 4 p.m., and said it was a "very important meeting ...

Young Professionals Programme (YPP) 2025, which offers young people the opportunity to become international civil servants.

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

On this day in 1945, less than two months after the end of World War II, the United Nations officially came into existence. This required all five permanent members of the Security Council — the ...