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United Nations April 28

US condemns Iran’s leadership role at UN nuclear conference as ‘beyond shameful’

The U.S. and allies condemned the U.N.'s decision to grant Iran a vice presidency at the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference in New York.

VIDEO April 28

Outrage at UN: Iran granted nuclear leadership role despite US objection

The moment delegates at the U.N. approved Iran as a vice president of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference despite objections led by the U.S., UAE & others. April 27, 2026, New York. (Credit: UN Watch/ UNTV)

Israel April 26

UN-backed data undercuts viral Gaza famine claims as child malnutrition falls

United Nations data challenges viral Gaza famine claims as experts say Hamas is weaponizing humanitarian narratives to undermine a post-war coalition.

Campus Controversy April 23

Harvard students revolt over new grading policy they call ‘racist’

Students at Harvard launched a petition calling a proposed grading reform "racist," saying it would compound disadvantages for marginalized students.

Media April 21

Blue state poured thousands of dollars into study on reparations as effort launches

Washington state began a study on reparative actions for slavery descendants after the legislature approved $300,000 to examine historical injustices tied to its territory.

Cops April 20

Hundreds of activists face pepper spray in violent clash with deputies at Wisconsin beagle research facility

About 1,000 animal welfare protesters converged on Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin, where deputies deployed tear gas and rubber bullets during the clash.

Treaties April 15

UN filing accuses UK of forced displacement as Diego Garcia tensions and security fears grow

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a crimes against humanity complaint at the U.N. over the alleged forced removal of Chagossian people from the Diego Garcia islands.

Media April 14

Top United Nations Human Rights official points to reparations as the 'key to dismantling systemic racism'

U.N. High Commissioner Volker Türk applauded global reparations efforts, calling them essential to dismantling systemic racism tied to colonialism and enslavement.

United Nations April 13

Iran secures UN role with backing from UK, France, Canada, Australia as US stands alone

Western democracies face backlash for allowing Iran and other authoritarian regimes to secure influential U.N. seats as the U.S. stood alone in opposition.

Pope Leo XIV April 11

Pope Leo calls out 'delusion of omnipotence' fueling Iran war in vigil for peace at St. Peter's Basilica

Pope Leo decries the "delusion of omnipotence" he says is driving the war in Iran, urging peace during a Saturday vigil at St. Peter's Basilica.