A UN maritime organisation temporarily halted its coordination of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following an attack on a vessel in the waterway.
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International Rescue Teams From 27 Countries Join Venezuela Earthquake Search Operations
More than 2,000 rescue workers from across the globe have arrived in Venezuela coordinated by the United Nations to assist overwhelmed local authorities searching rubble.
How the Venezuela Earthquake Is a Test Case for Modern International Humanitarian Response
With teams from 27 countries now on the ground the Venezuela disaster is revealing both the strengths and weaknesses of the UN-coordinated global disaster response framework.
Troop Numbers in Global Peacekeeping Operations Hit Lowest Level Since at Least 2000
Only 78633 international personnel were deployed for peace operations at the end of December 2025 down 49% in 9 years.
Global Peacekeeping Personnel Fell to Lowest in 25 Years in 2025 Says SIPRI
The Swedish institute found the number of international peacekeeping personnel fell 17% and is down 49% since 2016.
Taliban Issues New Marriage Law With Child Marriage Provisions Drawing UN Grave Concern
The United Nations expressed serious concern about new Taliban regulations on separation and marriage in Afghanistan.
Trump Administration Threatens to Revoke Visas of Palestinian UN Delegation
US threatened to revoke visas of Palestinian UN delegates if ambassador refused to withdraw candidacy for UN General Assembly post