1+ hour, 14+ min ago  (702+ words) Last weekend witnessed a troubling resurgence of military confrontations between the United States and Iran, even as mediation efforts continued in Doha under the auspices of Qatar to advance the implementation of the 17 June Memorandum of Understanding. The Secretary-General welcomes…...

9+ hour, 9+ min ago  (405+ words) Thank you for joining us today. Let me begin by thanking all those who contributed to our publication, "AI in Electoral Administration," especially our colleagues at UNDP and the author, Ajay Patel. I also welcome our speakers and panelists, who…...

23+ hour, 45+ min ago  (405+ words) Thank you for joining us today. Let me begin by thanking all those who contributed to our publication, "AI in Electoral Administration," especially our colleagues at UNDP and the author, Ajay Patel. I also welcome our speakers and panelists, who…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (1053+ words) Thank you for joining us for the launch of this new publication on the history of United Nations special political missions. For nearly eight decades, special political missions have stood at the heart of some of United Nations" most consequential…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (698+ words) TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON MAINTENANCE OF INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY New York, 29 JUNE 2026 This is the seventh time in six weeks that the Council has convened in relation to the war in Ukraine and its impact on international peace…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (259+ words) A brief roundup of United Nations political and peacebuilding events" "and developments globally. The UN Special Committee on Decolonization held its two-week June session from 15 to 26 June at Headquarters in New York. Chaired by Ambassador Menissa Rambally of Saint Lucia,…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago  (996+ words) Thank you for the opportunity to brief on Sudan. Let me begin with a few words on El Obeid in North Kordofan state. Last week, the Secretary-General warned of the catastrophic consequences for civilians should the fighting in El Obeid…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (946+ words) Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Europe, Central Asia and the Americas, Asia and the Pacific Khaled Khiari Video message at Jeju Forum Sustainability, Peace, Empowerment, And Korea (SPEAK) Program25 June 2026 Distinguished participants, young leaders, friends, It is a great honor…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago  (624+ words) It is a pleasure to address you today during this inaugural Peacebuilding Week. This occasion provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on two decades of United Nations Peacebuilding efforts while generating renewed momentum for the work that lies ahead. At…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago  (949+ words) Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Europe, Central Asia and the Americas, Asia and the Pacific Khaled Khiari Video message at the Jeju Forum Sustainability, Peace, Empowerment, And Korea (SPEAK) Program25 June 2026 Distinguished participants, young leaders, friends, It is a great…...