The United Nations came into being in 1945, following the devastation of the Second World War, with one central mission: the maintenance of international peace and security.

There are in total 193 member states, representing nearly all of the world's sovereign states, while two are observer states. The UN has primarily focused on economic and social development, …

3 days ago · United Nations, international organization established on October 24, 1945. Headquartered in New York City, the United Nations also has regional offices in Geneva, …

Sep 10, 2025 · The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 after the Second World War by 51 countries committed to maintaining international peace and security, …

Apr 4, 2018 · The United Nations (U.N.) is a global diplomatic and political organization dedicated to international peace and stability.

There are in total 193 member states, representing nearly all of the world's sovereign states, while two are observer states. The UN has primarily focused on economic and social development, …

11 hours ago · The United States on Monday announced a $2 billion pledge for UN humanitarian aid as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to slash US foreign assistance and …

16 hours ago · The United States on Monday pledged $2 billion in assistance to tens of millions of people facing hunger and disease in more than a dozen countries next year, part of what it …

22 hours ago · GENEVA (AP) — The United States on Monday announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to slash U.S. …

10 hours ago · Today, in Geneva, the U.S. Department of State and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding …