https://press.un.org/en en https://press.un.org/en/2026/bio5650.doc.htm The new Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, Syed Haider Shah, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres today. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:20:30 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/bio5650.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/bio5649.doc.htm The new Permanent Representative of Finland to the United Nations, Janne Taalas, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres today. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:18:23 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/bio5649.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/ga12805.doc.htm Today the General Assembly, acting alongside but autonomous of the Security Council, voted to fill five soon-to-be-vacant seats on the International Court of Justice, the Organization’s principal judicial organ and one of its six governance structure entities. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:09:49 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/ga12805.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/gadis3784.doc.htm The First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) today forwarded 70 draft proposals to the General Assembly for its action, concluding its 2026 session, which was marked by sharp divisions among Member States on substantive issues, as well as debate over how best to balance demands for greater efficiency amid budgetary constraints with efforts to preserve adequate speaking opportunities and ensure due consideration for small delegations facing capacity limitations. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:13:56 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/gadis3784.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/blog/sc16499 The General Assembly and Security Council will meet concurrently today to fill five vacancies on the International Court of Justice, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:44:38 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/blog/sc16499 https://press.un.org/en/2026/gaspd847.doc.htm In a world awash with content, the need for accurate and engaging communications from the United Nations has only increased, the Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) heard as it began its review of questions relating to information. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:39:17 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/gaspd847.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/ga12804.doc.htm Facing mounting sanctions and intimidation targeting its judges and prosecutors, the International Criminal Court is confronting an unprecedented challenge to its independence, its President warned the General Assembly today, as delegates sharply disagreed over the Court’s role in delivering international justice. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:06:19 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/ga12804.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/261102_sc.doc.htm Noting the significance of holding today’s press conference on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, the representative of Latvia — President of the Security Council for November — told correspondents that the month will feature a signature event on conflict resolution and technological change during her country’s first and only presidency. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:29:40 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/261102_sc.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/sga2449.doc.htm United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Samer Abdeljaber of Jordan as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Yemen, with the host Government’s approval. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:10:26 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/sga2449.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/sga2448.doc.htm United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Jean P. Bernardini of Brazil as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Uruguay, with the host Government’s approval. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:44:34 -0500 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/sga2448.doc.htm