How the world is reacting to Israel attacks on Iran nuclear, military sites The Israeli military says 200 jets struck more than 100 sites across Iran in large-scale attack. Al Jazeera · Jun 13, 2025
Macron says High Seas Treaty could take effect from January after surge in support at ocean summit The High Seas Treaty, adopted in 2023, would allow countries to establish marine protected areas in international waters. Euronews · Jun 9, 2025
Pro-Palestine protesters in UK call for Israel arms embargo, sanctions Rally is held as British PM Starmer calls Israel’s actions ‘intolerable’, addressing lawmakers in Parliament. Al Jazeera · Jun 4, 2025
UN demands probe as Israeli forces kill 3 more people near Gaza aid site UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for an independent inquiry into the mass shooting of Palestinians. Al Jazeera · Jun 2, 2025
UN seeks 20% cut in staff to help deal with a funding shortfall More than 60 United Nations offices, agencies and operations have been ordered to submit proposals by mid-June to cut 20% of their staff The Independent UK · May 30, 2025
Turkish Cypriot leader rules out prospect of tripartite meeting Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has also referred to the Republic of Cyprus' arrests of individuals suspected of selling Greek Cypriot-owned property in the Turkish-occupied north of the island as "terrorism". Euronews · May 26, 2025
UN envoy for Cyprus pushes for trust-building measures ahead of talks A newly appointed U.N. envoy for Cyprus says she’ll work hard to ensure concrete progress in measures to build trust between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots in hopes of reviving moribund peace talks The Independent UK · May 24, 2025
UN chief says Gaza entering ‘cruellest phase’ of war as Palestinians starve Gaza aid is mere ‘teaspoon’ of what is needed, says Guterres, amid widening starvation and destruction across enclave. Al Jazeera · May 24, 2025
European and Arab leaders call Israel to stop the attacks in Gaza Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez also called for "pressure on Israel to halt the massacre in Gaza" during the Arab League summit in Baghdad, where Arabs and UN leaders voiced similar calls. Italy's government on Saturday also upped its exhortations to Israel to stop deadly military strikes in Gaza, with… Radio France Internationale · May 17, 2025
Gaza dominates Arab League Summit as leaders push for ceasefire and pledge to work on reconstruction Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and UN General-Secretary António Guterres attended the annual Arab League Summit, as leaders from Arab nations reiterated their push for a Gaza ceasefire and promised to contribute to the territory's reconstruction. Euronews · May 17, 2025
Global hunger hits new high amid conflict, extreme weather: UN More than 295 million people faced acute hunger in 2024, with the outlook ‘bleak’ due to funding cuts for aid efforts. Al Jazeera · May 16, 2025
Global Acute Hunger Hits New High, 2025 Outlook 'Bleak': UN-backed Report More than 295 million people faced acute hunger last year, a new high driven by conflict along with other crises -- and the outlook is "bleak" for 2025 as humanitarian aid falters, a UN-backed report said Friday. International Business Times · May 16, 2025
How world leaders are reacting to India-Pakistan military attacks Nations call for restraint as India launches ‘Operation Sindoor’, attacking several sites in Pakistan, which retaliates. Al Jazeera · May 7, 2025
Guterres warns Israel-Palestine two-state solution 'near a point of no return' The United Nations says the promise of a two-state solution is at risk of disappearing as Israel-Hamas war continues in Gaza, with Israel intensifying its ground and aerial operations across the enclave in a bid to eradicate Hamas. Euronews · Apr 29, 2025
International Business Times · Apr 29, 2025 Pakistan Says India Planning Strike As Tensions Soar Over Kashmir Attack Pakistan's information minister said early Wednesday that Islamabad had "credible intelligence" that India was planning an imminent military strike and he vowed a "decisive response", as worries of spiralling conflict grew over a deadly attack in Kashmir.
Al Jazeera · Apr 23, 2025 What we know about the funeral of Pope Francis Donald Trump and the UN chief among guests to attend funeral ceremonies for the Catholic Church’s late pontiff.
Al Jazeera · Apr 19, 2025 US attacks Yemen again after at least 80 people killed in Hodeidah UN chief Antonio Guterres says he is ‘gravely concerned’ about US air strikes this week on Yemen.
International Business Times · Apr 15, 2025 Sudan Marks Two Years Of War With No End In Sight Sudan on Tuesday marked two years of a war that has killed tens of thousands, displaced 13 million and triggered the world's worst humanitarian crisis -- with no signs of peace.
International Business Times · Apr 15, 2025 London Hosts Talks To Find 'Pathway' To End Sudan War Senior officials gather in London on Tuesday aiming to chart a pathway to peace for Sudan on the second anniversary of its brutal civil conflict, but without the presence of the warring parties.
Al Jazeera · Apr 14, 2025 Sudan war to enter third year as RSF assaults in Darfur intensify Rights groups urge protection of civilians and aid access as millions of people are displaced and many face famine.
The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025 UN special envoy Julie Bishop makes first trip to war-torn Myanmar after big quake The U.N.’s special envoy for Myanmar, Australia’s Julie Bishop, has met with the military-run nation’s foreign minister during her first visit since her appointment last year, Her mission comes in the wake of the massive earthquake that killed more than 3,600 people, and in the larger context of the country’s…
Al Jazeera · Apr 8, 2025 UN chief says Palestinians in Gaza in ‘death loop’, demands end to blockade Antonio Guterres has rejected Israel’s bid to control aid deliveries, calls Gaza a ‘killing field’ as blockade persists.
The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025 The Latest: Trump is expected to sign executive orders to boost coal President Donald Trump is expected to sign executive orders aimed at boosting coal, a reliable but polluting energy source that’s long been in decline
Al Jazeera · Apr 6, 2025 US revokes all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders The decision comes as political tensions mount in South Sudan, causing fears of a renewed civil war.
The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025 Rival leaders of split Cyprus make inroads to work together but rift remains The rival leaders of ethnically divided Cyprus have made some progress on fostering trust between their conflict-riven Greek and Turkish speaking communities during a United Nations-hosted meeting