The fund supports farmers and aids rural women and youth. The Department of the Treasury pledged $162 million to support the U.N.’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).…
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U.S. Signs Deal to Transition Away from Fossil Fuels
The agreement was negotiated in the extended COP28 UN climate summit. The Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry credited the “spirit of cooperation” that brought people together…
Read MoreUN Passes Gaza Ceasefire Resolution, U.S. Votes Against
Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield tried to get GA to include a denunciation of Hamas. The United Nations General Assembly voted to call for a ceasefire in Gaza on Tuesday, with…
Read More$4.2 Billion for Global Nuclear Energy Announced at COP28
Sapporo 5 nations vow to develop an international supply chain. The United States, Canada, France, Japan, and the United Kingdom dedicated $4.2 billion to develop the global nuclear…
Read MoreU.S. and North Korean Ambassadors Disagree on Nuclear Weapons
The exchange occurred at a UN Security Council meeting ahead of COP28. For the first time in several years, North Korea sent an ambassador to participate in discussions…
Read MorePresident Biden to Skip UN Climate Summit
Other administration officials will attend COP28 in Dubai. The White House’s official schedule indicates that President Joe Biden will not be attending the United Nations climate summit in…
Read MoreSenator Tuberville Calls for Funding to be Pulled from UN
UN did not pass a resolution condemning Hamas for its attacks on Israel. Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama called for the United States to withdraw all funding from…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced to Stop Funding Radicals in Academia
Congressman calls for moral clarity in high education. U.S. Representative Chip Roy of Texas has introduced legislation to defund and make accountable the United Nations Relief and Work…
Read MoreSecretary Austin Commends Croatia for Military Donations to Ukraine
That nation commits Mil Mi-8 helicopters and humanitarian aid to Ukrainian defense. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with Croatian Defense Minister Mario Banozic at the Pentagon last…
Read MoreSecretary Blinken Meets with Chinese Vice President at UN
The U.S. is dedicated to improving communication. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng while both attended the UN’s General Assembly this week,…
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