United Nations
The latest on the United Nations. Established on June 26, 1945, the United Nations Organization was established after World War II as an intergovernmental body with a stated goal to maintain international peace and security. Headquartered in New York City, the U.N. is made up of member states who contribute a portion of their GDP to maintain the work of the body.
Exclusive—Pakistan PM prepares response to India "being strengthened" by US
"The so-called Indo-Pacific strategy is done for the objectives which suit Western powers," Pakistan caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar tells Newsweek.
After 80 Years, the UN's Threads Show Signs of Fraying
Much of the media coverage of the United Nations General Assembly, and the chatter on its margins, was about whether the UN is in decline.
We Must Raise the Cost of Taking Americans Hostage
As five American hostages come home from Iran—amid both support for and criticism of the deal that secured their release—a much more complex picture lies beyond the headlines.
Exclusive: Raisi's wife says West's feminist "violence" won't work in Iran
"Women in Iran have not fought for their rights because they already enjoy their rights," Jamileh Alamolhoda, wife of Iranian President Raisi, tells Newsweek.
On the sidelines of UN gathering, Biden rakes in campaign cash for 2024
The fundraising events have given President Biden an opportunity to discuss domestic politics during a busy week of international diplomacy.
Zelensky courts nonaligned nations at UN General Assembly
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking to convince more countries that are neutral on the war in Ukraine to back Kyiv over Russia.
What America really thinks of Prince William's big project
Exclusive polling for Newsweek reveals U.S. attitudes to Prince William's New York visit, less than a year after he was booed on American soil.
We Must Harness the Power of Comprehensive Sexuality Education to End AIDS
Comprehensive sexuality education can drastically improve our AIDS response.
Prince William's New York strategy follows Harry's footsteps
Prince William's New York visit may be missing royal fireworks but he is being carefully pitched in a role Prince Harry has also previously targeted.
Ukraine 'sucked the oxygen' out of World Food Program
Executive Director of World Food Program Cindy McCain says the program is facing funding shortage citing the Ukraine crisis as a contributing factor.
US juggles focus on Global South with war in Ukraine at UN gathering
President Biden and other leaders face pressure to show that Ukraine won't overshadow climate change and other issues at the U.N General Assembly this week.
US losing to Russia and China in war of global opinion
An analysis of U.N. voting patterns over 30 years showed that Russia and China had prevailed 86 percent of the time when they had disagreed with the U.S.
The U.N. Faces a Heavy Responsibility as the General Assembly Starts
If this year's U.N. General Assembly does nothing else, it should adopt a resolution declaring the mass killings and deportations of Bosnian Muslims at Srebrenica in 1995 to be a genocide.
Russia reveals on what condition it would resume nuclear weapons testing
Moscow has given its stance on the 1996 Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, Russian newspaper RBC has reported.
Reassessing Obama's Syria Red Line Ten Years Later
With time comes greater understanding and better perspective.
It's Time to Confront Afghanistan's Taliban, Not Butter It Up
Two years on from the Western withdrawal and the Taliban retaking of power in Afghanistan, it's time to assess how Western policies have developed.
Putin's new legislation raises specter of martial law in Russia
The Russian president has proposed eliminating the need to inform the European Council about declaring a state of emergency.
Do Not Expand the U.N. Security Council
The United Nations Security Council will not improve or become more equitable if it is expanded.
The U.N. Security Council Should Be Expanded. Will It Happen?
There's also the question of whether making the Security Council tent bigger would do anything to alleviate its divisions.
The End of AIDS Is Not in Sight
No infectious disease ends without a vaccine, cure, or sustained prevention, and as of now, we have none of these weapons against AIDS—none.
Russia naval blockade risks starving 6 million people: Zelensky aide
A long-term Russian blockade of Ukrainian exports would prove "a real disaster for the world," Oleg Ustenko told Newsweek.
Putin leaving grain deal raises risk of direct conflict with NATO
A former NATO supreme allied commander warned there's a risk of confrontation between NATO ships and Russia's navy if the latter "acts recklessly."
House and Senate Republicans' latest infighting is over peacekeeping funds
"Unless you want perpetual, endless war, you better have some diplomatic tools," Senator Lindsey Graham told Newsweek.
U.S. says Russia's Wagner Group helped push U.N. forces out of Mali
"We have no indication that Wagner is decreasing its intent to exploit African countries despite the events of last weekend," the NSC's John Kirby said.
Ukraine takes aim at "hypocritical" United Nations
An image of Canadian hip hop artist Drake was used by Kyiv to criticize Russia's status as a UN permanent member on the Security Council.
Together We Can Build a More Responsive and Inclusive Financial System
Our international financial institutions should be able to do more than they are currently doing to work better together.
Putin plans to leave Russia to visit NATO ally
The Russian president has left the country only twice since his troops invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
What is Trantifa? Far-left trans movement spreading across U.S.
A UN rapporteur on violence against women has warned of an increase in violent left-wing transgender activism.
Biden Wants To Reform the U.N. Security Council. Can It Happen?
Modifications to the Security Council would require an amendment to the U.N. Charter.
Time for a Global Stand Against Censorship in the Gender Debate
Speaking out is the most powerful defense of free speech, and indeed, of human rights in general.
