Michele Kelemen
Stories
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Candidates vying for U.N. secretary-general role face questions
Who will replace U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres when he steps down this year? Four candidates field questions from member states this week at U.N. headquarters.
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Activists worry that human rights are not prominent in U.S.-Iran negotiations
Human rights activists are calling on President Trump to push Iran to reopen the internet, not just the Strait of Hormuz.
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UN looks for a short-term solution for moving fertilizer through the Strait of Hormuz
The U.N. looks for a quick solution to get cargo ships with fertilizer through the Strait of Hormuz, to prevent a global food crisis.
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After losing loved ones, an Israeli and a Palestinian work together for Middle East peace
An Israeli whose parents were killed on Oct. 7, 2023, and a Palestinian whose brother died from injuries in Israeli custody say they've become like brothers. Their new book is The Future Is Peace: A Shared Journey Across the Holy Land.
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An Israeli and a Palestinian share their journey for Middle East peace in a new book
The war in Gaza has hardened positions across the Middle East. But two men say it brought them closer together and convinced them that the "future is peace." That's the title of their new book.
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Trump's criticism of NATO raises questions of whether — or how — the U.S. could leave
President Trump has complained that some NATO states aren't letting him use bases in the war against Iran. His criticism has left many wondering if the U.S. may try to withdraw from the alliance.
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Once the airstrikes stop, Iran's nuclear threat leaves no easy endgame
Even after airstrikes end, Iran's nuclear threat looms and diplomacy may be too late.
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Trump blames Iran for the war — critics question the diplomacy
Critics say diplomacy with Iran may have been a cover for military buildup, as questions grow over whether the U.S. walked away from a real chance at a deal.
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Trump faces criticism for not have evacuation plans in place before starting the war
As Iranian strikes target U.S. facilities across the Middle East, the State Department races to evacuate thousands of Americans caught in a rapidly evolving war zone.
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U.N. Secretary-General condemns the U.S.-Israeli strikes and Iran's retaliation
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, and its retaliation, could lead the Middle East into a wider war.
