The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

UN official praises Kenya's refugee integration program, says $200 million pledged, more needed

Marking World Refugee Day, Kenya’s president has met with a top U.N. official to discuss a new plan to integrate refugees into host communities

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023

China blocks proposal at U.N. to blacklist Pak-based LeT terrorist and 26/11 accused Sajid Mir

China on June 20 blocked a proposal by India and the U.S. at the United Nations to designate Pakistan-based LeT terrorist Sajid Mir, wanted for his involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, as a global terrorist.

The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023

UN approves world’s first treaty to protect high seas biodiversity

The UN says the treaty will take effect after 60 countries ratify it in September

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2023

Forced to flee or too poor to leave: how climate change affects refugees

On this year’s World Refugee Day, a record number of people are displaced – some 110 million, according to the UN refugee agency UNHCR. People continue to be forced from their homes by conflict, persecution and insecurity, and increasingly by disasters related to climate change.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 20, 2023

In a first, UN rights chief seeks presence in India and China

Volker Turk who took over UN body last year calls for greater political support to establish office in India and China.

Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took Indian culture and traditions to world stage, says Amit Shah

Mr. Shah said PM Modi turned the practice of Yoga into a public movement benefitting the masses before adding that Mr. Modi became the first head of a country who will be leading the Yoga Day celebrations at the UN

The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023

US and China hold top-level talks, but their rivalry remains unchecked

The United States and China may be back to talking at a high level, but their battle for global power and influence remains unchecked and mutual suspicion still runs deep

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023

Twenty suspects arrested over Uganda school massacre

Ugandan police say they have arrested 20 suspects believed of involvement in last Friday's school attack that killed 42 people, mostly students, in the country's west.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 20, 2023

Evaluation of the risk communication methods used by climate scientists reveals flaws and improvements

An international group of climate scientists, including a renowned Rutgers specialist, claims that scientists are improving their ability to communicate more effectively despite the fact that they have long struggled to discover the best approach to convey important data concerning future sea level rise. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 20, 2023

First Thing: Rescuers race against time to find missing Titanic submarine

Race against time to find craft that went missing on Sunday with five people onboard. Plus, does the world really need a $4,650 Indiana Jones bag?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2023