The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

When is Cop28 and what does it stand for?

Many global leaders, including King Charles, are attending the event in Dubai

Evening Standard · May 25, 2023

Only ‘handful’ of Afghans refugees brought to UK under flagship scheme

War veterans among those being driven to take risky journeys because schemes ‘not fit for purpose’

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

One of last remaining fugitives wanted for Rwandan genocide arrested

Fulgence Kayishema, who is accused of participating in the killing of some 2,000 Tutsi refugees during the 1994 Rwandan genocide, has been arrested in South Africa. He is one of four remaining fugitives sought by the United Nations tribunal for war crimes committed in Rwanda.

Radio France Internationale · May 25, 2023

Why is extreme weather causing fewer deaths?

Extreme weather events frequently hit the headlines for the severe damage they cause, but the death tolls that result from them have plummeted in recent years.

The Week · May 25, 2023

United Nations official and others in Armenia hacked by NSO Group spyware

At least a dozen victims were found to have been hacked by Pegasus during clashes in the region in 2021

The Guardian - US · May 25, 2023

Oil and gas emissions predicted to rise for North Sea companies

Shell and BP responsible for around 36% of the total 725 million tonnes of CO2 set to be emitted between now and 2030

Insider UK · May 25, 2023

United Nations watchdogs raise concerns about Nooksack evictions, again

SEATTLE — More than 5,000 miles separate Deming in Whatcom County, Washington, where the Nooksack River rushes out of the North Cascades, and the Palais des Nations in Geneva, where the United Nations Human Rights Council is headquartered.

Tribune News Service · May 25, 2023

Sudan army calls on ex-soldiers to re-enlist, sporadic fighting persists

Sudan's army called on Friday for reservists and retired soldiers to re-enlist amid a deadly conflict with a rival paramilitary and asked the United Nations to change its envoy to the country.

Reuters · May 25, 2023

Turkish voters weigh final decision on next president, visions for future

Two opposing visions for Turkey’s future are on the ballot when voters return to the polls Sunday for a runoff presidential election

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto shrugs off UN official's comments in defence of Moira Deeming

Under-pressure Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto has swatted away criticism from a top UN official about his treatment of expelled Liberal Moira Deeming, saying he was more focused on the state's budget.

ABC News · May 25, 2023