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November 20, 2024

Iran vastly increased nuclear fuel stockpile ahead of Trump return, UN agency finds

Iran has increased its nearly weapons-grade uranium, a United Nations watchdog found, defying international demands to rein in its nuclear program.

November 20, 2024

Biden admin vetoes UN Security Council draft resolution against Israel that would 'embolden Hamas'

The Biden administration vetoed a one-sided U.N. Security Council draft resolution on Israel on Wednesday. The council voted 14-1 for the draft, but as a permanent member of the body, the U.S. has a veto.

November 20, 2024

US vetoes UN Security Council draft resolution on Israel at world body

USUN Ambassador Robert Wood speaks after vetoing resolution. (Video: UNTV)

November 20, 2024

UN accused of downplaying Hamas terrorists' use of Gaza hospitals as new report ignores important details

IDF reported encountering terrorists in hospitals but Hamas' health ministry refuses to admit the group's presence there. Critics say the U.N. and others are too quick to parrot Hamas talking points.

November 19, 2024

NBA risks taking part in UAE sportswashing with new partnerships: report

A report issued Tuesday warned the NBA that its multiyear partnerships with he United Arab Emirates risk aiding the government's "efforts to distract" from its human rights violations.

November 18, 2024

Cruz says UN draft resolution against Israel is aimed at undermining incoming Trump admin, GOP Congress

In the closing weeks of the Biden administration, there are new concerns in Israel and among supporters of the Jewish state that the Biden administration will seek to punish Israel at the United Nations.

November 18, 2024

Fetterman calls out 'UN's rank, pervasive antisemitism,' says he looks forward to confirming Elise Stefanik

Sen. John Fetterman, a staunch supporter of Israel, says he looks forward to voting to confirm Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as U.S. ambassador to the UN.

November 15, 2024

Could Biden copy Obama with December surprise at UN to punish Israel's Netanyahu?

While Israel seeks to root out Hamas terrorists in Gaza and free 101 hostages, members of the United Nations Security Council seek to impose a new draft resolution against Israel.

November 14, 2024

Ohio Senate passes bill that would restrict transgender student access to school bathrooms

Transgender students may soon be prevented from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity after the Ohio state Senate sent a bill to Gov. Mike DeWine to sign.

November 14, 2024

UN watchdog warns time to 'maneuver' on Iran's nuclear program is shrinking: report

Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N. nuclear watchdog, says the window of opportunity to diplomatically engage with Iran is beginning to "shrink."