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US withdraws from European anti-corruption body
World
— Sep 29, 2026
The Trump administration has withdrawn the United States from the Council of Europe’s anti-corruption monitoring body, GRECO, saying membership fees bring no tangible national-security benefits and that it will instead use tools such as sanctions and visa restrictions. The Council of Europe praised the U.S. contribution and said it remains open to future cooperation, as the withdrawal adds to Washington’s broader retreat from international organizations.
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World Leaders Push for First Woman UN Chief
Politics
— Sep 28, 2026
Pressure is growing for the United Nations to choose its first woman secretary-general, as leaders argue the appointment would address a longstanding gap in representation amid stalled progress on gender equality. Four women are among seven candidates in the race, with Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan leading the latest informal Security Council poll; leaders have also called for a transparent selection and a chief able to reform the organization and navigate global conflicts.
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Security Council Votes On Gaza Peace Plan
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— Nov 18, 2025
President Donald Trump secured a major international win this week when the United Nations Security Council voted to support his 20-point peace plan for Gaza. The resolution passed on Monday with 13 countries in favor…
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On Fifth Attempt, UN Security Council Renews Syria Aid via Turkey
Reporting
— Jul 12, 2020
The United Nations Security Council on Saturday approved aid deliveries to Syria through one border crossing from Turkey, a day after its authorization for the six-year-long humanitarian operation ended, leaving…
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EXCLUSIVE: Asst. Commerce Secretary Roth Reveals The Issues Facing Classrooms That Rely Too Much On Screens
Sean Moran · 6 min · 1h
UN Security Council Blasted for Holding a Moment of Silence in Memory of Iran’s President
Reporting
— May 20, 2024
The United Nations Security Council is taking heat after its members held a moment of silence in the memory of the late-Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. On Monday, Iranian state television reported Raisi, Foreign…
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Blinken Says Russia ‘Plans to Manufacture a Pretext’ to Attack Ukraine
Reporting
— Feb 17, 2022
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Russia is planning to “manufacture” a pretext to attack Ukraine. During a speech at a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Thursday, Blinken said a “manufactured”…
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Ukrainian Ambassador Offers Terrifying Warning as Russia Invades: ‘Straight to Hell’
Opinion
— Feb 24, 2022
Russia has launched an invasion of Ukraine, which is being called a “special military operation” by the regime of Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, at a tense emergency United Nations Security Council meeting…
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Trump Plan For ‘Enforcement Force’ In Gaza Goes To UN Security Council
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— Nov 4, 2025
President Donald Trump has submitted a proposal to the United Nations (UN) proposing a two-year, international peacekeeping force in Gaza, Axios reported Monday. The force, which the U.S. has characterized as an…
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US Shuts Down ‘Performative’ Gaza Ceasefire At UN It Says ‘Legitimizes’ Hamas Narratives
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— Sep 19, 2025
The U.S. vetoed a United Nations (UN) Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, calling the move “performative” and sympathetic to Hamas narratives, the Associated Press reported…
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Four agreements can replace the rules you never chose
Most human suffering comes from childhood beliefs absorbed without consent, and freedom comes from four daily commitments about speech, reaction, interpretation, and effort.
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UN Chief Says No Action on UN Iran Sanctions Due To ‘Uncertainty’
Reporting
— Sep 20, 2020
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the Security Council on Saturday he cannot take any action on a U.S. declaration that all U.N. sanctions on Iran had been reimposed because “there would appear to…
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Russia Warns US Strikes on Iran Could Lead to Global ‘Nuclear Catastrophe’
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— Jun 23, 2025
In the wake of Saturday’s military offensive — dubbed Operation Midnight Hammer — the U.S. strike on several key nuclear sites in Iran, prompted an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council. The strikes…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Deadline Drama: UN Vote Fails as Tensions Spike Over Vital Waterway
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— Apr 7, 2026
A high-stakes standoff at the United Nations Security Council unraveled Tuesday after two global powers blocked a resolution aimed at easing tensions in one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. According to Fox…
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Ten Weeks of Wheat Left in Global Supply, World Leaders Warned
Reporting
— May 22, 2022
The world could have as little as 10 weeks left in its global stockpiles of wheat, according to one food expert. Last week, Sara Menker, the CEO of Gro Intelligence, addressed the United Nations Security Council on the…
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Sen. Tom Cotton Rips UN for Suggesting Its ‘Strongly Worded Press Statement’ Will Keep Taliban at Bay
Reporting
— Aug 18, 2021
Arkansas Republican Sen. Tom Cotton on Wednesday blasted U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield for declaring that the U.N. Security Council expects the Taliban to “respect women’s rights.” “This…
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Chinese National Arrested After Poisoning Classmate Engaged In Cutting Edge Cancer Research At US University
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 2h
WH Responds to China’s Claim US Sent At Least 10 Spy Balloon Into Its Airspace Since Last Year
Opinion
— Feb 13, 2023
The White House is shooting down China’s claim the United States sent at least 10 spy balloons into its airspace over the last year. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby denied the allegations during an…
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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‘Congratulations To The World’: Trump’s Peace Plan Wins Critical International Vote To End Raging Gaza Conflict
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— Nov 18, 2025
The United Nations Security Council voted Monday evening to approve President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, a major diplomatic victory providing an international mandate to rebuild the Gaza Strip following two…
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Trump plans to nominate Infantino UN secretary-general
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— Jul 21, 2026
President Trump has floated nominating FIFA President Gianni Infantino as the next United Nations Secretary-General, arguing his global appeal and World Cup diplomacy could unify nations. Any bid would require Security Council backing and General Assembly approval, with potential rotation concerns and other candidates such as Michelle Bachelet or Rafael Grossi already cited as possible contenders, while Infantino’s closeness to Trump during the 2026 World Cup has sparked both interest and controversy.
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