United Nations Presses US for Funding Clarity Amidst Global Tensions
NEW YORK - February 9, 2026 - The United Nations is seeking clarification from the United States regarding its unpaid budget dues, as declining US engagement places the international organization under increasing strain, according to Al Jazeera. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric stated on Monday that while US Ambassador Mike Waltz indicated payments would begin within weeks, no further details had been provided.
In other international developments, at least four Palestinians were killed and several others injured in an Israeli air attack on a residential building in Gaza City, as reported by Al Jazeera. The attack, which targeted a building sheltering displaced people, occurred on Monday and is considered a further violation of an October ceasefire. Emergency teams were seen rushing to transport injured individuals to nearby hospitals.
Meanwhile, in Portugal, the recent presidential election has sparked discussions about a potential shift to the right, as noted by Al Jazeera. While a centre-left politician won the election, the strong showing of the far-right candidate has raised concerns about Portugal's political trajectory. The president of Portugal, though largely a figurehead, still wields considerable power, leading to questions about how this vote will shape the country's future.
In legal news, French prosecutors are facing a challenge in a murder case involving identical twins, according to Sky News. DNA found on the murder weapon matches both 33-year-old brothers, Samuel and Jeremy Y, making it difficult to determine who pulled the trigger in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Tidiane B. The brothers are suspected of involvement in a double gang murder and several attempted murders in September and October 2020.
Also, a white supremacist who murdered 51 Muslim worshippers in New Zealand in 2019 is attempting to overturn his guilty plea, as reported by Sky News. Brenton Tarrant, 35, appeared in court on Monday and claimed he was irrational when he pleaded guilty, citing prison conditions as "torturous and inhumane." He is now seeking to face a trial.
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