Exclusive: Board of Peace quietly met with UNRWA, ex-agency chief says
The U.S.-created Board of Peace has said the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees has no place in Gaza
By JULIA FRANKEL, Associated Press
Middle East Conflict
Netanyahu says Mamdani endangers Jewish New Yorkers by spreading lies about Israel's actions in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is accusing Mayor Zohran Mamdani of endangering Jewish New Yorkers with his criticism of Israel’s military actions in Gaza
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE, Associated Press
A (permanent) seat at the table of power: African leaders press UN for Security Council reform
African leaders at the United Nations General Assembly are demanding reform of the Security Council to include permanent seats for African countries
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME, Associated Press
Trump's Board of Peace proposes $2.45 billion blueprint to begin Gaza reconstruction
The U.S.-backed Board of Peace is proposing a six-month, $2.45 billion plan to begin reconstruction and governance in Gaza as President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan struggles to stay afloat
By MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press
Protests and fiery comments as Ireland and Israel prepare for soccer doubleheader
Tensions are high ahead of an international soccer doubleheader between Ireland and Israel
By Associated Press
Republican Mike Rogers courts Michigan Democrats and Trump voters as GOP hopes to hold the Senate
Republicans are trying to win an open Senate seat race in Michigan, and nominee Mike Rogers is stepping up his appeals to some Democrats
By THOMAS BEAUMONT and JACQUELINE GANUN, Associated Press
Israel's president pardons a combat medic whose shooting of a Palestinian attacker caused debate
Israel's president has pardoned a combat medic who shot dead a badly wounded Palestinian attacker a decade ago
By CARA ANNA, Associated Press
UNGA lingo: A guide to UN General Assembly meeting acronyms, buzzwords and more
The U.N. General Assembly is about to host its yearly meeting of world leaders
By JENNIFER PELTZ, Associated Press
Prize-winning author Phil Klay takes over at PEN America amid Israel-Hamas war rifts
Prize-winning author Phil Klay has been named the new president of PEN America
By HILLEL ITALIE, Associated Press
Ireland’s national broadcaster will boycott 2027 Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation
Ireland is set to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest for a second year due to Israel’s participation
By Associated Press
Building damaged by strikes collapses in Gaza, killing 21 as perilous living conditions persist
A building damaged by Israeli strikes collapsed suddenly in Gaza City, killing at least 21 people in their sleep, including 11 children
By JEHAD ALSHRAFI, WAFAA SHURAFA and JULIA FRANKEL, Associated Press
Trump administration again denies visas for Palestinian delegation to attend the UN General Assembly
The Trump administration has denied visas for a high-level Palestinian delegation to attend an annual meeting of world leaders at the United Nations for the second year in a row
By MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press
UK government defends decision to ban trade with Israeli settlements
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has defended the decision to ban trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, emphasizing fairness and justice
By BRIAN MELLEY, Associated Press
Netanyahu will make a quick trip to speak at the UN after Mamdani urged his arrest, diplomat says
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making a whirlwind 24-hour trip to speak at the U.N.’s annual gathering of world leaders this month after New York’s mayor urged his arrest over the war in Gaza, That's according to Israel’s U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon on Tuesday
By EDITH M. LEDERER, Associated Press
Germany fights Gaza genocide claims at the top UN court
Germany has told the United Nations’ top court that a genocide case over weapons sales to Israel was improperly filed by Nicaragua and should be thrown out
By MOLLY QUELL, Associated Press
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