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North Korea May 7, 2024

Ukraine examines North Korea missile debris from Russian strikes

Ukrainian state prosecutors have examined debris from approximately half of the 50 North Korean ballistic missiles launched by Russia beginning last December.

Israel May 7, 2024

Palestinians pursue UN General Assembly support for full membership bid

The United Nations General Assembly is considering a draft resolution to recognize Palestinians as qualified for full U.N. membership, according to officials.

Germany May 7, 2024

Amid China spying allegations, European Parliament office of far-right German lawmaker searched

Authorities searched the European Parliament office of the top candidate of the Alternative for Germany party, whose assistant was arrested for spying for China.

POLITICS May 6, 2024

Lawmakers introduce legislation holding UNRWA accountable for joining, assisting Hamas terror attack in Israel

Lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation to return American tax dollars that went to UNRWA amid reports its employees assisted Hamas and its attack on Israel.

Israel May 6, 2024

UN agency accused of being part of Hamas after Israel strikes terrorist HQ

Amid Israel’s planned incursion into the last major bastion of Hamas’ terrorist network in Rafah, the IDF knocked out a UN facility allegedly used by Hamas as a command center.

Australia May 6, 2024

Australia accuses China of reckless behavior after fighter jet dropped flares in front of helicopter

Australia accused China of unsafe behavior when a Chinese fighter jet dropped flares in front of an Australian helicopter. Beijing has not commented on the incident.

Iran May 6, 2024

UN atomic watchdog chief travels to Iran, grapples with Tehran's escalating nuclear program

The head of the United Nations' atomic watchdog recently voiced concerns about Iran's enrichment of uranium and the potential for clandestine activities.

Central America May 6, 2024

Last-minute candidate set to lead Panama after contentious election following former president's ban

José Raúl Mulino, stepping in for the barred Ricardo Martinelli, has won Panama's presidential election. His competitors conceded as he secured 35 percent of the votes.

UNITED NATIONS May 2, 2024

Russia proposes UN resolution to ban weaponization of outer space

Russia introduced a U.N. resolution to ban all weapons in outer space for all time just a week after vetoing a similar proposal from the United States and Japan.

UNITED NATIONS May 1, 2024

Fetterman blasts UN rights chief for 'concern' over anti-Israel agitators while never condemning Hamas

The U.N. has consistently urged restraint in dealing with the situation in the Gaza Strip, but critics have blasted officials for not condemning Hamas.