U.N. warns of humanitarian crisis for seafarers stranded near Strait of Hormuz

The United Nations is warning of what it calls an “unprecedented humanitarian crisis” involving roughly 20,000 maritime workers in the Persian Gulf as a result of the U.S. war with Iran. Arsenio Dominguez, the secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization, joins “The Daily Report” to discuss. Source link

Snowy owl, hammerhead shark and cheetah among 40 new species granted international protection, U.N. says

The U.N. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) on Sunday approved the listing of 40 new species for international protection, including the snowy owl featured in the Harry Potter saga. The decision came at the conclusion of the COP15 summit on migratory species in Campo Verde, Brazil, which brought together … Read more

U.N. experts demand Israel release prominent Gaza doctor after reports of ‘severe torture’

The Israeli government, military and prison service did not immediately respond to requests for comment, including on whether any charges have yet been made against Abu Safiya, whom the Israel Defense Forces have alleged without evidence held “a rank” within Hamas. The U.N. experts said his detention continued to “appear to be flagrantly arbitrary.” They … Read more

Transcript: U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on

The following is the transcript of the interview with Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the U.N., that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on March 22, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: That’s Charlie D’Agata reporting in Arad, Israel. We’re joined now by the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, and it’s good to … Read more