Michelle Nichols

Every war has a defining moment and we may already have that moment for the Iran war. Sources tell us that U.S. military investigators believe it is likely that U.S. forces were responsible for an apparent strike on an Iranian girls' school. reuters.com/world/middle-e…

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20 Feb 2026 10:01:30 AM - U.S. SUPREME COURT RULES AGAINST TRUMP'S GLOBAL TARIFFS ENACTED UNDER A FEDERAL LAW MEANT FOR NATIONAL EMERGENCIES

Peace out United Nations!

NEW: In early 2024, USAID staffers drafted a warning to senior officials in Joe Biden’s administration: Northern Gaza had turned into an “Apocalyptic Wasteland” w/ dire shortages of food and medical aid. But top US envoys in Israel blocked the cable from wider distribution 1/X

President Donald Trump is weighing options against Iran that include targeted strikes on security forces and leaders to inspire protesters, multiple sources said, even as Israeli and Arab officials said air power alone would not topple the clerical rulers. reuters.com/world/middle-e…

Global problems will not be solved by one power "calling the shots," United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday, warning that international law was being trampled and cooperation eroded. reuters.com/world/china/un…

The demilitarization of Gaza will include decommissioning weapons through an agreed process "supported by an internationally funded buyback" program, the United States told the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday. reuters.com/world/middle-e…

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to the Security Council on Monday: "For smaller and less-powerful countries, and those suffering from historical inequities and the damaging legacies of colonial rule, international law is a lifeline promising equal treatment, sovereignty, dignity and justice. And for powerful countries, it is a guardrail defining what is acceptable, and what is not, in times of disagreement, division and outright conflict."

After 14 years covering international diplomacy and global crises from the United Nations, it's time to move on... Excited to share that I will be @Reuters co-breaking news editor for the United States and Canada with the amazing @caitlinwebber from February 1.

The president of the 193-member UN General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, asked countries on Wednesday to nominate candidates by April 1, so they are able to take part in so-called interactive dialogues the week of April 20, which will be broadcast online. reuters.com/world/how-will…

"We believe that amid present-day realities, the Security Council would be well advised to monitor attacks on commercial transport in the Caribbean, not the Red Sea," Russia's Deputy U.N. Ambassador Anna Evstigneeva told the 15-member body reuters.com/world/americas…

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raised concerns on Monday about greater instability in Venezuela after the U.S. capture of President Nicolas Maduro, while the United States said it does not plan to occupy the Latin American country. reuters.com/world/americas…

Trump says he talked to "all" oil executives "before and after" Maduro ouster. Four industry executives tell us that is not true, casting doubt about the rapid pace and durability of Trump's plan. tinyurl.com/4ks6tpch

“Much of the State Department's Western Hemisphere office was caught by surprise by Trump's remarks, and no preparations have been made for sending staff to Caracas, two U.S. officials said.” The @Reuters team on Trump’s Day 2 strategy for Venezuela reuters.com/world/americas…

Mock house, CIA source and Special Forces: Inside The US operation to capture Maduro ⁦@idreesali114⁩ ⁦@ErinBanco⁩ ⁦@steveholland1⁩ reuters.com/business/aeros…

The legality of the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will be under the spotlight at the United Nations on Monday, but Washington is unlikely to face strong criticism from allies over its military operation in the Latin American state. reuters.com/world/americas…

The United Nations Security Council is due to meet on Monday after the U.S. attacked Venezuela and deposed its long-serving autocratic President Nicolas Maduro, a move that U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres views as setting "a dangerous precedent." reuters.com/world/americas…