https://press.un.org/en en https://press.un.org/en/2026/gadis3783.doc.htm The First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) today approved three draft resolutions and two decisions related to regional disarmament and security, as well as nine draft resolutions on disarmament machinery, forwarding them to the General Assembly. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:23:37 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/gadis3783.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/sgsm23355.doc.htm The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:51:04 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/sgsm23355.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/gal3761.doc.htm The President of the International Court of Justice, addressing the Sixth Committee (Legal) today per annual tradition, detailed how State engagement with the principal judicial organ of the United Nations extends far beyond the Court’s contentious function. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:38:38 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/gal3761.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/sgsm23354.doc.htm The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:03:43 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/sgsm23354.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/sgsm23353.doc.htm The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:56:24 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/sgsm23353.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/blog/ga12804 At 10 a.m., the General Assembly will discuss the report of the International Criminal Court on it activities in 2025-2026, A/81/329, and take action on a draft resolution about the report, A/81/L.11. The 193-member organ will also consider two related reports of the Secretary-General: one on information relevant to the implementation of article 3 of the Relationship Agreement between the UN and the Court, A/81/328, and the other on expenses incurred and reimbursement received by the UN in connection with assistance provided to the Court, A/81/330. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:41:24 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/blog/ga12804 https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16498.doc.htm The future of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the disputed Western Sahara — according to Morocco’s Autonomy Proposal presented in 2007 — is in limbo after the Security Council failed today to adopt two draft resolutions. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:07:50 -0400 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16498.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/gadis3782.doc.htm The First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) today approved 12 draft resolutions and a decision related to other disarmament measures and international security, forwarding them to the General Assembly. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:02:47 -0400 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/gadis3782.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/gashc4454.doc.htm As global military spending reaches $2.9 trillion amid record levels of conflict, a United Nations expert urged a shift from war economies to peace, while the Human Rights Council warned of funding shortages hampering its work. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:52:31 -0400 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/gashc4454.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/db261030.doc.htm Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher has allocated $3.5 million from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to support early action for the impact of El Niño in Eritrea. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:27:47 -0400 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/db261030.doc.htm