Policy and cooperation
Secretary-General Condemns United States Imposition of Sanctions against International Criminal Court
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
United Nations — meetings coverage and press releases, 9 October 2026, 20:00 — read at the source
Russian Strikes against Ukraine Have Reached ‘New Horrifying Level’, Top United Nations Peacebuilding Official Warns Security Council, amid Calls for Immediate Ceasefire
Russian Federation strikes have killed over 100 civilians across Ukraine this week, United Nations officials told the Security Council today, warning that intensifying attacks on cities and critical infrastructure threaten to leave millions without electricity, heating and water as winter approaches.
United Nations — meetings coverage and press releases, 9 October 2026, 23:03 — read at the source
Yemen Has Returned to Full-Scale War, Threatening Regional Stability, Top UN Officials Warn Security Council, Urging Dialogue, Unfettered Humanitarian Access
As fighting intensifies across Yemen and attacks on civilian infrastructure threaten regional stability and vital Red Sea shipping routes, senior United Nations officials briefing the Security Council today called for an end to hostilities, unhindered humanitarian access and a return to negotiations.
United Nations — meetings coverage and press releases, 9 October 2026, 19:36 — read at the source
First Committee Underscores Need for Nuclear Non-Proliferation, Weapons-free Zones, Control of Artificial Intelligence in Warfare, End to Ukraine War
Nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, challenges to international peace and security, geopolitical tensions and armed conflicts, as well as possible threats from artificial intelligence, remained central topics of the general debate today in the First Committee (Disarmament and International Security).
United Nations — meetings coverage and press releases, 9 October 2026, 18:24 — read at the source
Decolonization Must Move Beyond Simply Changing a Flag towards Justice, Healing, Fourth Committee Hears
Decolonization must be accompanied by reparations, public investments, debt cancellation and climate resilience, the Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) heard today, as it continued its debate on decolonization.
United Nations — meetings coverage and press releases, 9 October 2026, 23:23 — read at the source
Sixth Committee Speakers Stress Cooperation Necessary to Hold UN Personnel Accountable when Crimes Committed
Critical to the rule of law is criminal accountability for United Nations officials and experts on mission, the Sixth Committee (Legal) heard today, and speakers spotlighted the importance of both as debate concluded on the former and commenced on the latter.
United Nations — meetings coverage and press releases, 9 October 2026, 22:57 — read at the source
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