World Apr 17 UN appeals for $2.8 billion in aid to help millions of Palestinians at risk of famine Andrea De Domenico, the head of the U.N. humanitarian office for Gaza and the West Bank, told reporters Tuesday that "massive operations" are required to restore those services and meet minimum standards – and this can't be done during military…
World Apr 03 Palestinians will seek full UN membership again, but U.S. is almost certain to block the request In September 2011, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas delivered the Palestinian Authority's application to become the 194th member of the United Nations.
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."…