Zelensky calls on UN to visit site of Ukraine mall strike
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky called for the United Nations to visit the site of a missile strike on a shopping mall in the city of Kremenchuk, as he addressed the UN Security Council on Tuesday.
Ailing Oceans In State Of 'Emergency', Says UN Chief
Ailing oceans in state of 'emergency', says UN chief
ASEAN Should Rethink Its Approach To Myanmar Crisis, U.N. Expert Says
The Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN should rethink its approach to engaging with Myanmar and demand specific actions and timeframes to end hostilities in the military-ruled country, a United Nations expert said on Thursday.
Biodiversity Conference Moved From China To Canada: UN
Biodiversity conference moved from China to Canada: UN
U.N. Chief Says The Dash For New Fossil Fuels Is 'Delusional'
Rich countries have made a dangerous dash for fossil fuels in response to the Ukraine war, the U.N.
UN Rights Chief Bachelet Won't Seek Second Term
UN rights chief Bachelet won't seek second term
The sea mines floating between Ukraine's grain stocks and the world
As the United Nations tries to broker a path for grain from Ukraine and temper worries about a global food crisis, hundreds of mines laid along the Black Sea present a practical nightmare that will take months to resolve even after any agreement.
U.N. aid chief in Moscow to discuss Ukraine grain exports
U.N. aid chief Martin Griffiths is in Moscow on Thursday and Friday to discuss clearing the way for exports of grain and other food from Ukraine's Black Sea ports, a U.N.
U.S. pushes U.N. to cut N.Korea oil imports, ban tobacco, blacklist Lazarus hackers
The U.S.-drafted U.N. resolution would extend a ban on ballistic missile launches to include cruise missiles or "any other delivery system capable of delivering nuclear weapons."
Russian soldiers admit killing civilians in intercepted calls
Germany's foreign intelligence service has intercepted radio communications between Russian soldiers wherein they could allegedly be heard talking about killing civilians in Ukraine.
Millions of people in Somalia face starvation, warns UN.
As many as four million people in Somalia face the risk of starvation and the situation is only deteriorating as the country faced its third consecutive dry season, the United Nations' climate report has warned.
Taliban targets women's rights activists despite making grand promises
After the takeover of Afghanistan in August last year, the Taliban had promised they would respect the rights of women "within the limits of Islam," but things on the ground say otherwise.
18-month-old baby among civilian casualties in Ukraine as Putin's forces advance
An 18-month-old boy was killed in shelling by Russian forces in the southern city of Mariupol on Saturday. The heart-wrenching visuals of his mother carrying his lifeless body as the shelling continued in the besieged city left people in tears.
UN fears 'crimes against humanity' in Myanmar
The United Nations on Wednesday condemned the junta's crackdown, which has seen more than 2,000 arrested.
UN takes note of Princess Latifa's alleged abduction by her father; will question UAE
The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention will be able to launch an investigation once they have analysed the videos.
Dubai princess imprisoned by father in villa jail urges UN for rescue in smuggled message
Princess Latifa made a number of unsuccessful dramatic attempts to flee the country, but was brought back.
Yemen airport blasts kill 26 as government plane arrives
Video footage shot by AFP shows what appears to be a missile striking the airport apron, which moments before had been packed with crowds, and exploding into a ball of intense flames.
US looking 'very carefully' at new virus variant
With vaccines on the move there is light at the end of the tunnel -- but Slaoui warned the situation will "get worse" before it gets better.
UN General Assembly president assails Security Council
Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Security Council has held few meetings devoted to the virus.
WHO chief in quarantine after contact tests positive for Covid-19
"I have been identified as a contact of someone who has tested positive for #COVID19," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a tweet.
UN Security Council discusses Nagorno-Karabakh fighting
The new ceasefire, backed by international mediators, was struggling to hold on Monday as both sides accused each other of fresh attacks.
Bangladesh to sign death penalty for rape convictions
The nation's president will issue the ordinance to address the country's high level of sexual violence and abuse against women.
Teenage girl becomes Finland's Prime Minister for the day
"Girls Takeover" is a campaign that focuses on promoting skills and opportunities for girls in an effort to encourage countries to end the gender gap.
Covid could add to 2 million per year stillbirth toll: UN
Globally, over 40 percent of stillbirths occur during labour.
International Day of Older Persons: How to care for the elderly amid pandemic
Those aged 60 and older already outnumber those aged below five years old, according to the United Nations.
'Enough is enough': China attacks US at security council
Trump in his speech had demanded action against China for spreading the "plague" of Covid-19 to the world.
Arab leaders voice alarm at UN over Iran tensions
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani voiced guarded hopes for negotiations that his government has opened with the Taliban to end two decades of war.
Worldwide, 463 million children can't access virtual schooling: UN
The UN estimates that 1.5 billion children worldwide have been affected by lockdowns or school closings occasioned by the pandemic.
US notches 4 mn virus cases, Europe tops 3 mn amid fresh outbreaks
The US, the hardest-hit country by the virus, added one million new cases in just over two weeks, according to Johns Hopkins University.
UN won't vote electronically in Security Council election
The vote is planned for June 17, but the letter seen Thursday referenced only the month of June.