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Macron Accuses Washington of 'Neocolonial Aggression', Says U.S. Is Destroying World Order
French President Emmanuel Macron accused the United States of drifting away from allies and international norms, warning that a form of "neocolonial aggressiveness" is increasingly shaping relations between major powers.
China Condemns 'Arbitrary' U.S. Seizure of Russian-Flagged Tanker, Says It 'Seriously Violates International Law'
China condemned the United States for what it called the "arbitrary" seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker on the high seas.
UN Experts Say U.S. Naval Blockade of Venezuela Amounts to an 'Armed Attack'
United Nations human rights experts have said that the United States' naval blockade of Venezuela and related military actions amount to an "armed attack" under international law
Venezuelan Regime Sets 20-Year Prison Terms for Those Promoting 'Piracy and Blockades' As U.S. Escalates Pressure
Venezuela's National Assembly, controlled by allies of Nicolás Maduro, approved legislation this week establishing prison sentences of up to 20 years for individuals who promote, support or finance acts described by the government as "piracy" or economic blockades against the country.
Latin America Avoids Recession as ECLAC Projects Continued Expansion Through 2026
South America is expected to lead in 2025, with growth of 2.9%, supported by recoveries in Argentina, Bolivia and Ecuador after contractions last year, ECLAC reveals
UN Security Council To Meet At Venezuela's Request To Discuss 'Ongoing U.S. Aggression'
The UN Security Council will meet next week at the request of the Venezuelan regime to discuss the "ongoing U.S. aggression."
UN Human Rights Chief Urges Trump Admin To Investigate Reported Second Strike To Finish Off Survivors Of Alleged Drug Boat
UN human rights chief Volker Türk urged the Trump administration to investigate a reported second strike to finish off survivors of an alleged drug vessel in September.
Mexican President Sheinbaum Says Mexico Has Submitted 30 UN Complaints Over Treatment of Mexican Nationals in the U.S.
Mexico has filed 30 formal complaints with the United Nations alleging human rights violations against Mexican nationals in the United States, President Claudia Sheinbaum said.
UN Human Rights Head Claims U.S. Attacks Against Alleged Drug Boats 'Violate International Human Rights Law'
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called U.S. strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean "unacceptable" and called for an investigation on them.
U.S. and U.N. Impose Sanctions on Ex‑Haitian Security Official Over 2021 President's Killing and Gang Ties
The action also included Kempes Sanon, leader of the Bel Air gang and one of Viv Ansanm's key allied groups.
UN Experts Claim U.S. Strikes On Alleged Drug Boats In The Caribbean Amount To 'Extrajudicial Executions'
A group of experts from the UN concluded that the strikes carried out by the U.S. against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean amount to "extrajudicial executions."
U.N. High Commissioner For Refugees Says Trump Immigration Policies May Be Violating International Law
In a speech, Filippo Grandi criticized what he described as a growing disregard for international law among developed nations and emphasized that poorer countries continue to carry most of the global refugee burden.
Russia and China Back Venezuela's Call for U.N. Security Council Meeting Over U.S. Military Escalation
Russia and China have backed Venezuela's request for an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council to address what Caracas called a "grave escalation of U.S. military aggression" in the Caribbean
UN Human Rights Chief Urges For Funding For Haiti Mission: 'Without Them, The Worst May Be Yet To Come'
The United Nations' Human Rights Chief welcomed the decision to expand the security mission for Haiti but warned that it is imperative to implement it soon
UN Approves Sending Thousands Of Additional Troops To Fight Gangs In Haiti
The UN's Security Council has approved a resolution that significantly expands and transforms a security mission aimed at fighting gangs in Haiti, which control most of the capital, Port-au-Prince
Haitian Leader Says Country Is 'At War,' Pleads For Help To Beat Gangs
The head of Haiti's presidential council pleaded for resources and help to beat the gangs controlling most of the capital, saying the country's "at war."
Trump Scolds European Nations Over Immigration Policies at UN General Assembly: 'Your Countries Are Going to Hell'
Trump also criticized what he described as a "globalist migration agenda" and claimed his measures had saved lives by discouraging dangerous crossings
Elon Musk Fires Back With Bible Verse After Pope Leo Criticizes His Trillionaire Prospects: 'Notice the Log in Your Own Eye'
The comment by Musk was interpreted by many as a suggestion that the pontiff and the Vatican should examine their own finances before criticizing his
UN Human Rights Experts Condemn U.S. Strikes on Venezuelan Boats as 'Extrajudicial Executions'
"International law does not allow governments to simply murder alleged drug traffickers," said the three independent UN experts in a statement on Tuesday
Venezuelan VP Says Trump Should Target Pacific Routes, Not Caribbean, 'If Stopping Drug Flow Is the Real Goal'
"It would be much easier for the United States to combat and pursue money laundering within its own territory than to send ships to threaten a peaceful nation like Venezuela," added Vice President Rodriguez
Marco Rubio Rejects UN Report About Drug Production In Venezuela: 'I Don't Care What The UN Says'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed a UN report claiming that most drug-trafficking in South America takes place in Colombia and Ecuador, rather than Venezuela
Venezuela Seeks UN Support Over 'Continued Threats' From Deployment Of U.S. Troops, Says It Jeopardizes 'Peace And Security' In The Region
Venezuela's authoritarian government sent a letter to the UN asking for its support over what it described as "continued threats" from the United States, which include the deployment of military assets off its coast
Trump Pulling US Out of Science-Focused World Peace Organization Over 'Woke, Divisive Cultural And Social Causes': Report
Trump is withdrawing the U.S. from UNESCO again, citing the agency's social justice programs and perceived anti-Israel bias as incompatible with American interests.
Dozens of Palestinians Killed En Route to Aid Site As Fragile EU Deal Hangs By a Thread
A deal orchestrated by a top diplomat from the European Union allowing the flow of resources into the decimated Gaza Strip is hanging by a thread after dozens of Palestinians were killed attempting to access aid over the weekend.
U.S. Sanctions UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese Over Her 'Campaign Of Political And Economic Warfare Against The U.S. And Israel'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the U.S. has sanctioned UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese over her "campaign of political and economic warfare against the United States and Israel"
UN Says Gangs Now Have 'Near-Total Control' Of Haitian Capital: 'Closer To The Brink'
Haitian gangs now control 90% of the capital, Port-au-Prince, according to the latest UN update on the embattled country
Iran Has 'Serious Doubts' If Israel Will Honor Ceasefire Agreement
Iran has voiced its concerns regarding Israel honoring the ceasefire agreement between the two Middle Eastern nations, warning that it is prepared to enlist force if the agreement is broken.
Pope Francis' Popemobile Prevented From Entering Gaza to Deliver Aid Despite Palestinians Facing 'Risk of Famine'
A modified Popemobile carrying humanitarian aid was blocked from entering Gaza, even as the United Nations warns the population faces the threat of famine.
Almost Half of All Haitians Are Without Food As UN Supplies Are 'Dwindling And Disappearing'
Haiti is one of five countries in the world facing catastrophic levels of hunger, according to the United Nations' food agency
Former Marine Tapped to Lead Distribution of Aid in Gaza Resigns, Citing Lack of 'Humanitarian Principles'
Jake Wood resigned from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which he helped found along with U.S. and Israeli officials, because of a lack of "humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence."