Israel canceled visas to UN officials Wednesday after UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres blamed Israel for Hamas’ attack on the Jewish state earlier this month.
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Iran is Booted from United Nations' Women's Group
A United Nations' women's group has ousted Iran from the group after the country came under increased criticism for its policies regarding women's rights.
U.N. Assembly Votes to Suspend Russia from Human Rights Council
This week, the United Nations General Assembly voted to suspend Russia from the U.N. Human Rights Council amid allegations that Russian soldiers in Ukraine committed human rights violations.
Israel Expected to Vote in Support of UN Resolution Condemning Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Israel is expected to vote in support of the United Nations General Assembly resolution that condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said this week.
Sculpture Likened to 'End Times Beast' at United Nations Plaza Is Removed
A sculpture recently on display at New York City’s United Nations Plaza, likened by many Christians to a biblical “end times” beast, has been removed.
Social Media Erupts over New UN Sculpture, Some Say it Resembles End Times 'Beast' from Daniel and Revelation
A new sculpture at the United Nations Plaza in New York City is sparking up controversy because of its striking resemblance to the end times beast described in the biblical books of Daniel and Revelation.
U.N. Passes Controversial Resolution Calling Temple Mount Only by its Muslim Name
The United Nations passed a controversial resolution Wednesday that criticizes Israel and calls the Temple Mount only by its Muslim name, Haram al‑Sharif.
Why Did the Taliban Request a Seat at the UN?
That the Taliban is encountering resistance in their quest to be recognized as the official government of Afghanistan should not come as a surprise. That they want to be legitimized on the global level, however, is an even more important development.
Israel's Temple Mount to Be Referred to by its Muslim Name, U.N. Resolution Declares
On Wednesday, The United Nations General Assembly decided that the Temple Mount in Jerusalem will be referred to by the Muslim name of al-Haram al-Sharif.
