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International Day of UN Peacekeepers: History and global missions

Every year on May 29, the world observes the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers to recognize the dedication, bravery, and sacrifice of peacekeeping personnel serving in conflict zones around the globe.

29 May 2026-14:16
UN rights chief warns of dangerous Russia-Ukraine escalation

The United Nations high commissioner for human rights, Volker Türk, has issued a stark warning against the increasingly "dangerous escalation" of the war between Russia and Ukraine. Citing a horrifying surge in civilian deaths and recent threats from Moscow to intensify its bombardments, Türk strongly urged both nations to immediately halt the violence and return to the negotiating table to end the widespread suffering.

28 May 2026-17:50
Azerbaijani FM briefs UN chief on Baku-Yerevan normalization process

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York City.

27 May 2026-12:10
Azerbaijan calls for stronger UN-centered international system

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov addressed the open debate of the UN Security Council held in New York under the presidency of China on the theme "Maintenance of international peace and security: Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-Centered International System."

27 May 2026-11:30
Quad nations agree on energy and critical minerals cooperation

26 May 2026-14:22
Quad nations back diplomacy to end Middle East conflict

26 May 2026-12:50
Tajikistan, UN deepen cooperation on water issues

On May 25, Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon, held a meeting with a group of United Nations Under-Secretaries-General who had arrived in Tajikistan to participate in the Fourth High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action, “Water for Sustainable Development, 2018–2028.”

25 May 2026-10:38
Asia-Pacific UN Water Preparatory Meeting kicks off in Tajikistan

The Asia-Pacific Regional Preparatory Meeting for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference officially begins today in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, running from May 25 to 28. Co-organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, the high-level meeting is being held alongside the 4th High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development,” 2018–2028.

25 May 2026-10:36
Azerbaijan’s urban development experience is becoming part of the global agenda

Editor’s note: Faig Mahmudov is a journalist based in Azerbaijan covering regional security, foreign policy, and geopolitical developments. The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official position or editorial stance of News.Az.

23 May 2026-17:35
UN warns millions in Nigeria face severe hunger crisis

23 May 2026-10:58