Politics Mar 28 Russian veto effectively ends the UN panel that monitors North Korea nuclear sanctions Russia's vote on Thursday prompted Western accusations that Moscow was acting to shield its weapons purchases from North Korea for use in its war against Ukraine, in violation of sanctions.
World Mar 25 UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths is stepping down for health reasons U.N. humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths is stepping down for health reasons after nearly three years of trying to tackle mounting crises in Ukraine, Gaza and Africa. U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq made the announcement Monday.
World Mar 25 Netanyahu cancels Israeli delegation's trip to Washington after U.S. abstains on UN Gaza cease-fire resolution The United States, which abstained, warned that the resolution approved on Monday could hurt negotiations to halt hostilities.
Politics Mar 21 The UN adopts a resolution backing efforts to ensure artificial intelligence is 'safe, secure and trustworthy' The resolution aims to close the digital divide between rich developed countries and poorer developing countries and make sure they are all at the table in discussions on AI.
World Mar 15 Proposed UN resolution backed by U.S. supports global efforts for immediate cease-fire in Gaza It was the third U.S. veto of a Security Council resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza, and has put President Joe Biden's administration at odds with much of the world, including many allies.
World Mar 08 UN Security Council urges Sudan's warring parties to halt hostilities during holy month of Ramadan U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged both sides on Thursday to support a Ramadan cease-fire, warning that the nearly year-long conflict threatens the country’s unity and “could ignite regional instability of dramatic proportions.”…
Politics Feb 20 WATCH: U.S. casts lone veto against UN resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in Gaza The Security Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday morning. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield says the U.S. will veto the resolution because it may interfere with ongoing U.S. efforts to arrange a deal between the warring parties that would bring at…
World Feb 14 UN chief warns climate chaos and food crises threaten global peace: 'Empty bellies fuel unrest' Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told a high-level U,N. meeting Tuesday that climate disasters imperil food production and "empty bellies fuel unrest."…
World Jan 23 UN chief warns that Israel's rejection of a Palestinian state solution threatens global peace Netanyahu's rejection of a Palestinian state in any postwar scenario has opened a wide rift with Israel's closest ally, the United States.
World Jan 20 UN report: Women and children are main victims of Israel-Hamas war, with 16,000 killed Women and children are the main victims in the Israel-Hamas war, with some 16,000 killed and an estimated two mothers losing their lives every hour since Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel, the United Nations agency promoting gender equality said Friday.