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    Strait of Hormuz Closure Sparks Global Economic Concerns

    United Nations, April 2 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered a "clear" message to the US, Israel, and Iran on Thursday, urging them to stop the war in West Asia, warning that the world is on the "edge of a wider war"."My message is clear. To the United States and Israel, it is high...
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    Regional Conflict Intensifies: Aid Efforts Face Obstacles

    United Nations, April 2 – Strikes across Iran have hit civilian infrastructure, compounding relief needs as Middle East aid workers struggle with access constraints, UN humanitarians said.The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said the airstrikes in Iran have...
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    Pressure for Female Leadership as UN Nomination Field Shrinks

    According to La Neice Collins, the spokesperson for the General Assembly president, the Maldives has withdrawn its surprise nomination of Virginia Gamba for Secretary-General, and Chile has withdrawn its nomination of Michelle Bachelet.This would effectively leave only one woman, Rebeca...
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    Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz Drops Dramatically

    United Nations, March 11 The United Nations has warned of significant risks to global trade and development, including higher food prices and the cost of living, if the Strait of Hormuz is closed amid the West Asia conflict.The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said in a report...
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