7 days ago // Food Systems

With backing from the United States — long its largest donor — wavering, a leadership test looms at the world’s largest humanitarian agency.

21 days ago // United Nations

Senate Democrats tore into Trump’s nominee to oversee U.N. policy, accusing him of racism and antisemitism, while key Republicans withheld support. A tense hearing left Jeremy Carl’s confirmation prospects in serious doubt.

about 1 month ago // United Nations

During Trump's first term, the U.S. and Israel sought unsuccessfully to derail her campaign for U.N. high commissioner for human rights.

about 1 month ago // United Nations

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres warns U.N. risks "imminent financial collapse."

about 2 months ago // The Trump Effect

White House's "shock and awe" policy pronouncements on U.S retreat from multilateral organizations contrasts with U.S. embrace of U.N. humanitarian role.

about 2 months ago // United Nations

A confidential memorandum of understanding signals a shift in balance of power among U.N. relief agencies.

about 2 months ago // The Trump Effect

President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. to leave 66 international entities, including 31 at the U.N., cutting funding deemed contrary to U.S. interests — a move that alarmed allies and deepened Washington’s retreat from multilateralism.

2 months ago // United Nations

Messy line-item negotiations have put everything on the table, from “Meatless Mondays” to funding for Palestinian refugees.

3 months ago // United Nations

Barham Salih's appointment breaks the tradition of European leadership of the world's premier refugee outfit.

3 months ago // United Nations

The Trump administration claims U.N. austerity measures need to cut deeper.