UN General Assembly Opens High-Level Debate as World Leaders Confront Global Crises
The United Nations General Assembly has entered its high-level diplomatic phase, bringing presidents, prime ministers and senior representatives from around...
World Politics
World Leaders Push for Stronger Global Cooperation as UN Faces Pressure to Reform
World leaders are gathering at the United Nations amid an unusually complex international environment, with wars, geopolitical rivalries, artificial intelligence...
Strait of Hormuz Security Crisis Draws Fresh International Diplomatic Attention
The security situation around the Strait of Hormuz is receiving renewed international attention as governments assess the impact of continuing...
Gaza Diplomacy Takes Center Stage at UN as Ceasefire and Humanitarian Efforts Continue
Diplomatic attention on the Gaza conflict is intensifying as world leaders gather at the United Nations, with ceasefire implementation, humanitarian...
Russia and China Block US-Backed UN Proposal on Iran Sanctions Monitoring
Russian president Vladimir Putin enters the joint press conference with President Donald Trump at the Arctic Warrior Event Center at...
US-China Diplomatic Contact Intensifies Ahead of Possible Trump-Xi Meeting
President Donald Trump participates in a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Gimhae International Airport terminal, Thursday,...
Global Institutions Gain Public Trust as Confidence in Major-Power Leadership Faces Questions
A new international survey covering more than 35,000 people worldwide has found continued support for global cooperation and rising confidence...
Global Survey Finds Strong Support for International Cooperation Amid Growing Geopolitical Uncertainty
A new international survey covering more than 35,000 people across the world has found continued support for global cooperation and...
UN Chief Calls for Major Reform of Global Institutions
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for a major overhaul of international institutions, arguing that the global system created...
Germany Challenges Nicaragua Genocide Case at ICJ Over Arms Support for Israel
THE HAGUE — Germany has returned to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to challenge Nicaragua’s legal case accusing Berlin...
30 People With Exceptional Global Influence in 2026
Influence in 2026 is no longer concentrated in government offices or traditional political institutions. Political leaders, technology executives, billionaires, entertainers,...
Free and Fair Elections Index 2025: A Global Look at Electoral Conditions
The quality of elections is an important indicator of how democratic institutions function. Free and fair elections allow citizens to...
Eighteen Years After the 2008 Russia–Georgia War: Lithuania Reaffirms Support for Georgia’s Sovereignty
Eighteen years after the 2008 Russia–Georgia war, Lithuania has reiterated its strong support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, while...
