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6 refugees speak out as UN-backed treaty to help people fleeing war and persecution marks 75 years

6 refugees speak out as UN-backed treaty to help people fleeing war and persecution marks 75 years

The U.N. refugee agency is marking the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention
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US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally's criticism of America's human rights record

US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally's criticism of America's human rights record

U.S. diplomats walked out as their French counterparts spoke at the United Nations after the European ally criticized the Trump administration’s human rights record
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US, France trade barbs in fight over UN rights chief's second term

US, France trade barbs in fight over UN rights chief's second term

By Andrea Shalal July 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. walked out as France addressed a United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine on Monday, accusing its longtime ally of "disingenuous grandstanding" over French comments comparing the U.S. to North Korea, Russia and other authoritarian states
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USTR's Greer says Trump's latest tariffs won't have an economic impact

USTR's Greer says Trump's latest tariffs won't have an economic impact

By David Lawder July 27 (Reuters) - U.S.
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A forced-labor crackdown or an end-run around Congress? Dissecting Trump's new tariffs

A forced-labor crackdown or an end-run around Congress? Dissecting Trump's new tariffs

The Trump administration has levied tariffs on more than 60 countries, using a legal justification that permits the president to impose import taxes and other sanctions against countries found to engage in “unjustifiable,” “unreasonable” or “discriminatory” trade practices
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The Latest: Trump praises his sweeping tariffs while in Michigan for a speech on the economy

The Latest: Trump praises his sweeping tariffs while in Michigan for a speech on the economy

A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that halted President Donald Trump’s executive order to create a federal list of eligible voters and limit delivery of mail ballots only to people on that list
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The ICC looks ahead after the ouster of its chief prosecutor

The ICC looks ahead after the ouster of its chief prosecutor

Supporters of the International Criminal Court are trying to chart a course forward following the removal of the global institution’s chief prosecutor over allegations of sexual misconduct
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Guterres meets Syria's Sharaa on first visit to Damascus by UN chief in 17 years

Guterres meets Syria's Sharaa on first visit to Damascus by UN chief in 17 years

By Tala Ramadan and Kinda Makieh DAMASCUS, July 25 (Reuters) - U.N.
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Guterres makes first visit to Syria by UN chief since before civil war

Guterres makes first visit to Syria by UN chief since before civil war

By Tala Ramadan BEIRUT, July 25 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres arrived in Damascus on Saturday for the first trip to Syria by a serving United Nations' chief since 2009, before the start of a civil war that killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions.
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Guterres set to be first UN chief to visit Syria since before 2011 war

Guterres set to be first UN chief to visit Syria since before 2011 war

By Tala Ramadan BEIRUT, July 25 (Reuters) - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Syria on Saturday in the first trip by a serving U.N. chief since the start of a nearly 14-year war that killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions in the country. 
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ICE's New Strategy in Immigration Courts Raises Concerns Over Legal Immigration System

ICE's New Strategy in Immigration Courts Raises Concerns Over Legal Immigration System

In 2025, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency implemented a controversial strategy to meet its target of 3,000 immigration arrests per day. This involved detaining individuals at immigration courts, including those seeking legal status. Jonathan Blitzer, a staff writer, highlighted the case of Alsainy, a Guinean refugee seeking asylum after facing persecution in his home country. This approach by ICE has been criticized for undermining the legal immigration process, as it targets individuals who are attempting to follow legal channels for residency. The story underscores the broader challenges faced by the Trump Administration in managing immigration policies and the impact on those seeking refuge in the U.S.
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Refugee's Experience Highlights Flaws in ICE Detention Practices

Refugee's Experience Highlights Flaws in ICE Detention Practices

A New Yorker Radio Hour episode detailed the story of Alsainy, a Guinean refugee detained by ICE while seeking asylum in the U.S. The episode, reported by Jonathan Blitzer, highlighted the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement, which included detaining individuals at immigration courts. Alsainy's case exemplifies the challenges faced by asylum seekers navigating the U.S. immigration system, particularly under policies that prioritize detention over due process. The story underscores the human impact of immigration policies and the systemic issues within ICE operations.