‘Never more precarious’: the UN turns 80

How was the UN created? Initial planning began in 1939, when it became clear that the League of Nations had failed in its job ...
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The Story of the Charter

On 26 June 1945, official representatives of 50 countries, meeting in San Francisco, United States, signed the Charter of the United Nations, forming the world’s premier international organization, ...
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UN confronts funding shortfall as member nations demand structural reforms

Global tensions are at a high, with the world experiencing its worst economic crisis since the United Nations’ formation. Secretary-General António Guterres has threatened imminent bankruptcy, with ...
Associated Press

As the United Nations turns 80, some key moments in its history

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — There have been many memorable moments in the 80-year history of the United Nations, both at its headquarters in New York and at its far-flung global operations. Here are photos ...
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The Crisis of Global Displacement in a Time of Insecurity

Ambassador Bob Rae is President of the 2025 session of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations. 31 January 2025 There is nothing ...
New York Post

Ukraine routinely bucks US interests at the UN — despite receiving $175B: State Department data

Despite receiving hundreds of billions of dollars in critical military aid since Russia’s invasion in 2022, Ukraine has made a habit of rejecting US interests at the United Nations, according to a ...