World leaders gather in New York every September for several days of speeches at the annual United Nations General Assembly, ...

As the UN General Assembly convenes for its eightieth session, one major topic of debate is the secretary-general’s internal ...

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, ...

World leaders are converging on United Nations Headquarters along the East River in Manhattan for what is shaping up to be one of the most consequential annual gatherings in recent memory.

As the United Nations turns 80, NPR examines its legacy, its current challenges, and what lies ahead for the world's multilateral body.

The Senate on Friday confirmed Mike Waltz to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, filling the last vacancy in ...

A draft U.N. resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza was blocked by Washington because it failed to call out ...

A new poll of over 36,300 people worldwide showed huge support for more international cooperation on issues including trade, global health, climate and poverty, but gave largely failing grades to ...

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -Momentum seems to be building for more countries to recognize a Palestinian state in Israeli-occupied territory after France said last week it would do so in September.

The Earth's protective ozone layer is healing and the hole should fully disappear in coming decades, the United Nations said ...