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EU blocks US vote to define gender as biological men and women at UN women’s forum

United Nations March 23, 2026

EU blocks US vote to define gender as biological men and women at UN women’s forum

The EU used a procedural motion to block a U.S. resolution at the United Nations that sought to define gender as referring to biological men and women, leaving it without a vote.

US officials slam EU for blocking UN vote to define men and women

VIDEO March 23, 2026

US officials slam EU for blocking UN vote to define men and women

Ambassador Dan Negrea and Bethany Kozma, Director of Global Affairs, address UN vote dispute. (Video: HHS.)

Iran threatens mass ‘water war’ with strikes on key plants in days, UN official warns

War With Iran March 22, 2026

Iran threatens mass ‘water war’ with strikes on key plants in days, UN official warns

Iran threatens to target desalination and energy infrastructure within days, a U.N. official warns, citing lasting consequences for global markets and water supplies.

US ambassador Mike Waltz pushes UN reform, budget cuts at bipartisan hearing

VIDEO March 21, 2026

US ambassador Mike Waltz pushes UN reform, budget cuts at bipartisan hearing

US ambassador Mike Waltz advocates for United Nations reform and budget cuts at a bipartisan congressional hearing, citing bloated bureaucracy and wasteful spending.

Beijing leverages UN troops, funding to expand global influence, House report warns

United Nations March 19, 2026

Beijing leverages UN troops, funding to expand global influence, House report warns

House report warns China is systematically exploiting UN peacekeeping missions and financial contributions to advance strategic interests globally.

Strikes may set Iran back but likely won't end nuclear program, UN watchdog chief warns

Nuclear Proliferation March 18, 2026

Strikes may set Iran back but likely won't end nuclear program, UN watchdog chief warns

A U.N. nuclear chief says Iran's nuclear program cannot be eliminated by airstrikes alone, with uranium stockpiles and underground sites remaining intact.

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing hundreds in Kabul hospital strike

Afghanistan March 18, 2026

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing hundreds in Kabul hospital strike

Reported airstrike on Afghanistan hospital allegedly kills 400+ civilians, sparking widespread criticism over muted international response to the attack.

Minnesota human services officials skip fraud hearing as Walz promises reform

House Hearings March 11, 2026

Minnesota human services officials skip fraud hearing as Walz promises reform

Minnesota human services officials skip fraud hearing as frustrated lawmakers demand accountability. Gov. Walz promises reform amid ongoing fraud concerns.

While UN Issues mixed signals, Witkoff exposes Iran's nuclear evasion ‘pride’

War With Iran March 6, 2026

While UN Issues mixed signals, Witkoff exposes Iran's nuclear evasion ‘pride’

IAEA chief claims no evidence of Iran building nuclear bomb despite U.S. envoy revealing Iranian negotiators boasts having about 460kg weapons-grade uranium stockpile.

Former Iranian minister praises Trump assassination fatwa as daughter lives in New York

Iran March 6, 2026

Former Iranian minister praises Trump assassination fatwa as daughter lives in New York

Former Iranian minister praises fatwa calling for Trump's death on TV interview while his daughter lives in NYC with diplomat husband at Iran's United Nations mission.