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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

US Ambassador to the UN claims Japan promised support for Self-Defense Forces, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara denies

The US Ambassador to the United Nations claimed that Japan promised to support its Self-Defense Forces concerning security in the Strait of Hormuz, a statement that was denied by Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary.

Mar 23 โ€ข 05:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Strikes on Iranโ€™s nuclear power plant โ€˜not off the tableโ€™ โ€“ US envoy to UN

US Ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, states that military strikes on Iranโ€™s nuclear power plant are a possibility amid threats from President Trump.

Mar 23 โ€ข 00:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Iran: Protest at the UN โ€“ Seeks Compensation from the United Arab Emirates

Iran has requested compensation from the United Arab Emirates, accusing them of allowing U.S. attacks on Iranian territory, as stated by Iran's ambassador to the UN in a letter to the UN Secretary-General.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
World

Iran slams UN Security Council resolution as โ€˜one-sidedโ€™

Iran's ambassador to Nigeria criticizes a UN Security Council resolution condemning Iran's actions in the Gulf, calling it one-sided and politically motivated.

Mar 16 โ€ข 13:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Japanese Ambassador: The UN Security Council is the place where Latvia can achieve more than its weight

The Japanese ambassador to Latvia, Kensuke Yoshida, emphasizes the importance of the UN Security Council as a platform for Latvia to enhance its international influence and achieve foreign policy goals.

Mar 14 โ€ข 07:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

What did the Iranian Ambassador say at the UN amid the war? See US-Top 10

Iran's Ambassador to the UN, Amir-Sa'id Iravani, condemned attacks on civilians as war crimes amid ongoing strikes by Israel and the US, revealing that 1,300 Iranians have died so far.

Mar 12 โ€ข 03:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon express concern over military actions

UN peacekeeping forces in Lebanon, represented by France's ambassador, express deep concern over the escalation of military actions in Lebanon following recent attacks from Hezbollah.

Mar 11 โ€ข 16:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Iran accuses the UN of 'turning a blind eye' after the attack in Beirut where four diplomats were killed

Iran's UN ambassador criticized the Security Council for ignoring what he termed a 'war crime' after four Iranian diplomats were allegedly killed in an Israeli attack in Beirut.

Mar 10 โ€ข 20:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

UN Ambassador: Over 1300 civilians killed in Iran

The UN Ambassador in Iran reports that over 1300 civilian deaths have occurred due to attacks from the USA and Israel, alongside significant damage to housing and environmental concerns.

Mar 10 โ€ข 20:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Iran's UN Ambassador: 'We Do Not Allow Internal Interference' Regarding Trump's Involvement in Successor Selection

Iran's UN ambassador condemned any foreign interference, specifically regarding Trump's interest in selecting a successor to Iran's Supreme Leader.

Mar 7 โ€ข 03:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

Iran's UN Ambassador: Over 1300 killed in war with Israel and the USA

Iran's UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani reported that at least 1,332 civilians have been killed in the conflict involving Israel and the USA, with thousands more injured.

Mar 6 โ€ข 21:39 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
World

DRC: the UN appoints American James Swan as head of MONUSCO

The UN has appointed James Swan, a former US ambassador to the DRC, as the new head of the MONUSCO mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Mar 6 โ€ข 07:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Are Kim Jue and Kim Yo-jong Rivals? A Former UK Ambassador's View of North Korea

A former UK ambassador to North Korea discusses the dynamics of power within the regime, focusing on Kim Jong-un's authority and the potential role of his daughter, Kim Jue.

Mar 4 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Israel's ambassador to Australia seeks to discredit the United Nations

Israel's ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman, criticizes the UN, claiming their stance on US-Israeli strikes on Iran is unfounded and questioning the legitimacy of the organization as a whole.

Mar 3 โ€ข 04:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Iranian Ambassador to the UN: "The US and Israel target civilians. We only target military objectives"

The Iranian ambassador to the UN accused the US and Israel of targeting civilians in military operations against Iran, highlighting a recent alleged attack that resulted in civilian casualties.

Mar 2 โ€ข 22:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Israeli Ambassador to the UN: Operations against Iran will last "as long as necessary" to end the threat

Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, stated that operations against Iran will continue until the threats posed by its nuclear capabilities and missile program are eliminated.

Mar 2 โ€ข 19:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Iran confirms that the nuclear facility in Natanz was hit

Iran's nuclear facility in Natanz was struck during US and Israeli military operations, as confirmed by Iran's ambassador to the UN nuclear agency.

Mar 2 โ€ข 09:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

Mike Waltz turns tables on Iranian envoy at heated UN meeting

U.S. envoy Mike Waltz rebuked Iranian ambassador Saeid Iravani during a heated UN Security Council session regarding Iran's treatment of its citizens amid escalating military tensions.

Mar 1 โ€ข 17:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Do Danon's connection of the Iran war to the biblical story make sense?

Israeli ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, sparked a debate on social media by linking the US-Israel war against Iran to the biblical story related to the festival of Purim.

Mar 1 โ€ข 10:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

Iran vows 'decisive' self-defense at UN after Trump kills supreme leader in Operation Epic Fury

Iran's UN ambassador condemned U.S. military actions that led to the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, vowing that Iran would respond decisively in self-defense.

Mar 1 โ€ข 01:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

Iran's UN Ambassador: Hundreds of Civilians Killed and Injured After Attack

Iran's UN ambassador claimed that hundreds of civilians have been killed and injured due to U.S. and Israeli attacks on Saturday, with unverified reports indicating many casualties, including children.

Feb 28 โ€ข 22:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

Iran's UN ambassador claims hundreds of civilians killed and injured in attacks

Iran's UN ambassador claims that hundreds of civilians have been killed or injured in attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, including over a hundred children in a school attack.

Feb 28 โ€ข 22:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Iโ€™m Ukrainian โ€“ Russiaโ€™s UN ambassador

Russia's UN ambassador claims Ukrainian heritage, citing family roots, amidst tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

China has โ€˜massively expandedโ€™ its nuclear arsenal, claims US State Department

The US State Department asserts that China has significantly enlarged its nuclear arsenal, while China's UN ambassador denies these allegations.

Feb 23 โ€ข 20:48 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
World

UN Goodwill Ambassador Kristin Davis meets refugees in South Sudan

Kristin Davis, a UN Goodwill Ambassador, recently visited refugee sites in South Sudan amid the humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the ongoing war in neighboring Sudan.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

After the Threats: Iran Sends Letter to the UN

Iran's ambassador to the UN has called on the organization to ensure the US ceases its illegal threats.

Feb 20 โ€ข 03:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

J. Praneviฤius is proposed to be appointed as Lithuania's ambassador to the UN

J. Praneviฤius is set to replace Rytis Paulauskas as Lithuania's ambassador to the UN, starting April 10.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Cut the Financial Support to IPI. But Norway's UN Ambassador is Still an Advisor for the Controversial Organization.

Norway's Foreign Ministry has cut funding to the controversial think tank IPI, although the country's UN ambassador remains an advisor to the organization.

Feb 17 โ€ข 21:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
World

Mexico's Ambassador to the UN will be an observer at the Peace Board for Gaza, promoted by Trump: Sheinbaum

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that Mexico will participate as an observer in the Peace Board for Gaza, organized by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

Waltz calls UN a 'cesspool for antisemitism' as Trump administration pushes major reforms

U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz advocates for reforming the United Nations to address antisemitism and return to its core mission of peace and security.

Feb 15 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

The MAGA Imaginary Extends Its Tentacles to the Munich Security Conference: "Let's Make the UN Great Again"

The Munich Security Conference featured U.S. Ambassador to the UN Michael Waltz invoking the MAGA political imagination to discuss international order.

Feb 13 โ€ข 16:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Trump UN aviation ambassador pick faces scrutiny after $426K tax liens missing from ethics filing

President Trump's nomination of Jeffrey Anderson for U.N. aviation ambassador is under scrutiny due to undisclosed tax liens amounting to $426,000.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Mike Waltz does push-ups with a military group in Geneva | VIDEO

Michael Waltz, the U.S. Ambassador to the UN, performed synchronized push-ups with U.S. Marines in Geneva, showcasing military camaraderie and physical fitness.

Feb 12 โ€ข 17:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

UN Ambassador Mona Juul resigns after Epstein connection: "Serious"

UN Ambassador Mona Juul has resigned following revelations of her connection to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which the Norwegian Foreign Minister called a serious lapse in judgment.

Feb 8 โ€ข 17:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Ambassador Mike Waltz lays out โ€˜America Firstโ€™ vision for US leadership at the UN

Ambassador Mike Waltz discussed his 'America First' policy approach at the UN, criticizing the current state of the organization and emphasizing the need for reform.

Feb 7 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Sports

Charlize Theron: In a long gown with a heart-shaped neckline at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games

Charlize Theron made a striking appearance at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, wearing a long black gown with a heart-shaped neckline, while delivering a message of peace as a UN peace ambassador.

Feb 7 โ€ข 09:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

USA will pay the debt to the UN within a few weeks

The USA plans to make its first payment of around five billion dollars owed to the UN in a few weeks, as stated by US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz.

Feb 7 โ€ข 02:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
World

Bachelet and Grossi, the first candidates for the UN General Secretariat

The selection process for the next Secretary-General of the United Nations has begun with the official nominations of former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet and former Argentine Ambassador Rafael Mariano Grossi.

Feb 3 โ€ข 22:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

This is really a new dimension of war

Ukrainian UN Ambassador Andrij Melnyk urges the West to provide more support against Russian attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure, warning of a potential catastrophe.

Feb 3 โ€ข 18:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

US ambassador warns Iran at emergency UN meeting that Trump is 'man of action,' 'all options are on the table'

U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz cautioned Iran during a UN Security Council emergency meeting that President Trump is ready to take action and that all options are being considered to address the ongoing violence.

Jan 16 โ€ข 13:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
World

+++ News about Iran +++: US Ambassador to the UN: 'All options are on the table'

Following President Trump's threats regarding Iran, the US is reportedly increasing its military presence in the Middle East by deploying the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and accompanying ships.

Jan 16 โ€ข 08:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
World

US envoy to the UN: The US stands with the Iranian people, all options are on the table

US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz affirmed support for the Iranian people amidst ongoing protests and violence, emphasizing that all options remain available to address the situation.

Jan 15 โ€ข 23:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Trump's envoy at the UN: America stands with the Iranian people, all options are on the table

U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz stated that the U.S. supports the 'brave people of Iran' and that President Donald Trump has made it clear that 'all options are on the table' to stop the bloodshed amid the crackdown on protests in Iran.

Jan 15 โ€ข 22:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Iran accuses Trump of inciting violence and political instability

Iran has accused U.S. President Donald Trump of fostering political instability and violence while endangering the country's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national security, according to Iranian Ambassador to the UN Amir Saeid Iravani in a letter to the UN Security Council.

Jan 14 โ€ข 05:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

US says Russia's Oreshnik strike on Ukraine is unjustified escalation

The US Deputy Ambassador to the UN has condemned Russia's use of the Oreshnik missile against Ukraine as an unjustified escalation in the conflict, urging both sides to de-escalate.

Jan 13 โ€ข 06:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
World

Protests Across the Country, Iran Cut Off from the World: 'The US is to Blame for Violent Protests'

Iran's UN ambassador accused the United States of turning peaceful protests into violent, subversive actions and widespread vandalism, condemning US interference as a source of instability and violence.

Jan 9 โ€ข 22:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

United Nations 'upset' that Trump took 'bold action' to improve Venezuela, says UN Amb. Mike Waltz

U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz explains that the UN's dissatisfaction with Trump's actions regarding Venezuela stems from political biases against him, despite widespread non-recognition of Maduro's presidency after alleged election fraud.

Jan 7 โ€ข 03:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Somali UN ambassador linked to questionable Cincinnati health service agency, RFK Jr. deputy says

Somalia's UN ambassador, currently leading the UN Security Council, faces scrutiny for connections to a Cincinnati health service agency previously penalized for fraud, according to a top HHS official.

Jan 6 โ€ข 19:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

US โ€˜banditryโ€™ in Venezuela is harbinger of chaos โ€“ Moscow

The Russian ambassador to the UN claims that the US's actions against Venezuela threaten to create global chaos and injustice, reflecting a disturbing world order desired by Washington.

Jan 5 โ€ข 21:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Venezuela's UN Ambassador says US removal of Maduro is 'illegitimate'

Venezuela's UN Ambassador claims that the United States' efforts to remove President Maduro are illegitimate.

Jan 5 โ€ข 19:25 UTC

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