The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Borrell: Dispute between Algeria, Spain Harms Association Agreement

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has urged that pressure be exerted on Russia to extend the grain deal in the Mediterranean, which expires on March 18.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 13, 2023

Editorial: Developing accord could vastly improve oceans' survival chances

There’s hope yet for Planet Earth. Representatives of 70 nations along with oil companies and major shipping lines have agreed in principle on a plan to stabilize oceans, limit exploitation and preserve habitats for marine life. That might not seem like such a big deal for landlocked Missourians, but there’s…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Mar 13, 2023

UN chief: 'Cold, hard facts' should guide climate policy

The head of the United Nations has called for scientists to serve up “cold, hard facts” to push governments into making policies that curb climate change before a key global warming threshold is passed

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023

Long shadow of US invasion of Iraq still looms over international order

‘Tell me, how does this end?’ asked US general David Petraeus during first push to Baghdad in 2003

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2023

Geneva Meetings Studying Adding More Names to Yemen Prisoner Swap List

A Yemeni official revealed that the new round of negotiations over a prisoner swap with the Iran-backed Houthi militias reached an agreement to review and confirm the names of individuals who will be released in the next exchange. They will also hold talks to add more names to the list.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 13, 2023

Ex-Rangers football hardman Duncan Ferguson has new role plugging vegan croissants to fans

The ex-Rangers and Dundee United player is starring in a promotional video for French bakery brand La Boulangere.

Daily Record · Mar 13, 2023

At least 19 people killed in Congo by suspected extremists

Authorities say rebels in eastern Congo killed at least 19 people and set fire to a health fire and houses

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2023

Saudi Arabia blocks Israelis from attending UN event

A group of Israeli Muslims invited to a United Nations tourism event to honor their picturesque mountain village was unexpectedly blocked from attending by host Saudi Arabia, a sign that Israel’s hopes of warming relations with Riyadh may be premature.

Tribune News Service · Mar 12, 2023

Iraq Says Will Plant 5 Million Trees

Iraq's prime minister on Sunday announced a campaign to combat the severe impacts of climate change on the water-scarce country, including by planting five million palms and trees. Iraq suffers from extreme summer heat, frequent droughts, desertification and regular dust storms, problems that are all exacerbated by a heating planet.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 12, 2023

Detente between Saudi Arabia and Iran is no panacea for Yemen war

It may speed up peace talks between Riyadh and the Houthi movement, but it risks locking out other groups

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2023