Big foundations and nonprofits still flood to the sidelines of a diminished United Nations

The United Nations will draw foundations and nonprofits to New York for a packed schedule of events on the sidelines of its General Assembly starting Sept. 22

At the United Nations This Week, It’s Trump and Netanyahu vs. the World on Palestine

Palestinian statehood will be top of the agenda at the U.N. this week, with a number of countries announcing recognition Sunday and Monday.
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The Trump Administration’s Retreat from the United Nations Harms the American People

President Donald Trump’s disengagement from the United Nations is not just contrary to lofty American ideals but also a threat to the material welfare of Americans.

United States vetoes Gaza cease-fire resolution at United Nations

A draft U.N. resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza was blocked by Washington because it failed to call out Hamas as a terrorist organization.

No casino in Manhattan after community board rejects proposed Mohegan Sun resort near United Nations

There will be no casino in Manhattan after a community board rejected a proposed Mohegan Sun resort near the United Nations headquarters.

What’s at Stake at the 80th United Nations

"Around the world, international politics are trending towards fragmentation and competition," writes David Miliband.

United Nations Faces Deep Budget Cuts: 1 in 5 Jobs on the Line - Who's Protected, Who's Not?

The United Nations is confronting a significant funding crisis, leading to reductions of over 15% in the regular budget and nearly 19% in staff positions for 2026. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized that these cuts have been strategically planned to protect the most vulnerable nations,

Senate confirms Mike Waltz as Trump's ambassador to the United Nations after months of delays

The Senate on Friday confirmed Mike Waltz to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, filling the last vacancy in President Donald Trump's Cabinet after eight months of delays and the withdrawal of a previous nominee.
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