United Nations

Millions of Afghans are on ‘verge of death,’ U.N. chief warns

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the international community to fund the U.N.'s $5 billion humanitarian appeal, release Afghanistan's frozen assets, and jump-start its banking system to avert economic and social collapse.

Omicron fears mean nuclear treaty conference likely to be delayed again

By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

Days before its start date, an international conference on a landmark Cold War-era nuclear treaty is poised to be postponed because coronavirus cases are surging in the host city of New York.

Russia vetoes U.N. resolution linking climate change to international security

By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

Monday's vote sank a years-long effort to make global warming more central to decision-making in the U.N.'s most powerful body. The proposal was spearheaded by Ireland and Niger.

Armed man outside U.N. arrested after standoff, lockdown

By Associated Press

The United Nations headquarters in New York City was locked down for several hours Thursday after a man was seen pacing outside one of its main gates with what police said appeared to be a shotgun.

U.N. nuclear watchdog chief pushes for more access to Iran’s growing stockpile

By Nasser Karimi, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Rafael Mariano Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency yet again faces tightrope-style talks with Iranian officials as his inspectors remain unable to access surveillance footage and face greater challenges in trying to monitor Tehran's rapidly growing uranium stockpile.

Afghanistan on the brink of `humanitarian catastrophe,’ UN envoy says

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

But she told the U.N. Security Council that a humanitarian catastrophe “is preventable,” saying the main cause is financial sanctions on the Taliban, who took over the country Aug. 15.

Nations compromise on coal to strike UN climate agreement

By Seth Borenstein, Frank Jordans, Associated Press

Almost 200 nations accepted a compromise deal Saturday aimed at keeping a key global warming target alive, but it contained a last-minute change that watered down crucial language about coal.

Two weeks after coup in Sudan, a general tightens grip on power

By Fay Abuelgasim, Associated Press

Sudan's top general has reappointed himself as head of the army-run interim governing body, a sign that he is tightening his grip on the country two weeks after he led a coup against civilian leaders.

U.N. humanitarian chief says over 3 million in Myanmar need ‘life-saving’ aid

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

Martin Griffiths also urged donors on Monday to respond to the U.N. appeal, saying less than half of the $385 million required has been raised since the military ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.

U.N. rights body holds urgent session in wake of Sudan coup

By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet decried excessive use of force by security forces that has left at least 13 people dead and more than 300 injured since the coup.