The U.S. gets passage of 2 UN Secirity Council resolutions -- one on terrorism,?the other on a Gaza ceasefire -- bothbacked by China. Russia abstained on both, suggesting the U.S. can still advanve resolutions if it can split China/Russia, and secure regional backing,l

But I wouldn't bet this so the beginning of a serious distancing between China and Russia. They always find a way back together

Millions are on the brink of famine in Sudan and the civil war there has a death toll that could top 5x that of Gaza As of today, the UN's humanitarian appeal for Sudan is just 16% funded, with less than $441 million received of the $2.7 billion required foreignpolicy.com/2024/05/28/sud…

Do you have a link to the latest report on the national composition of UN staff? #AskDAG @unlibrary

Thanks so much!!

I have a new piece on how the Houthis are looking to escalate and expand its war against the United States. agsiw.org/the-houthis-es…

US Rebuffs Israeli Rogues List Plea. In the past, the U.S. used its influence to dissuade UN from placing Israel on blacklist for states and armed groups that harm children. This year, the U.S. declined to do so devex.com/news/exclusive…

I know there’s a lot of news around today - and a lot of sports news - but this is one of the greatest achievements by a British athlete, ever. I’m so happy he’s done it. theguardian.com/sport/article/…

I recently wrote a story noting that Biden is the first U.S. president since UN's founding not to host a sittting UN Secretary General. The debate debacle may offer fresh insight into why. devex.com/news/white-hou…

Good wrap on the House SFOPS spending bill by Elissa Miolene and columlynch : Billions slashed in House's 'meat cleaver approach' to foreign affairs devex.com/news/billions-… #Devex via @Devex

NEW: A proposal to cull Istanbul’s stray dogs has triggered an intense public backlash that may force the Turkish government to reconsider its plan, reports Joshua Levkowitz. newlinesmag.com/spotlight/a-cu…

Obama: "But I have extraordinary confidence that the leaders of our party will be able to create a process from which an outstanding nominee emerges."

Netanyahu denouncing American protesters as stooges -- "useful idiots" -- and Republican lawmakers can't get enough

UN SGAntonio Guterres on our summertime blues: "Heat is estimated to kill almost half a million people a year, that’s about 30 times more than tropical cyclones. We know what is driving it: fossil fuel-charged, human-induced climate change. And we know it’s going to get worse."

‼️ Exclusive: US to restart aid to Houthi territory by columlynch devex.com/news/exclusive… #Devex via @Devex

Tune in to the to the latest episode of our podcast series as Adva Saldinger sits down with reporters columlynch and Elissa Miolene discuss the top global development stories from the past week. Tune in here⬇️ devex.com/news/kamala-ha…

UN internal investigation finds at least nine UNRWA workers "may have been" involved in Oct 7 Hamas attack against Israel.

Robbie finally worked out how to get out the basement we lock him in at night and now he’s unstoppable

Congrats, Robbie--a terrific reporter, collaborator and just plain good guy. Whoever nabbed him will be happy they did.

Joining columlynch for the discussion will be: - Richard Gowan, U.N. director, Crisis Group. - Julie Garfieldt Kofoed, senior director for sustainable development initiatives, United Nations Foundation. - Rachel Glennerster, president, Center for Global Development.