The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

UN Security Council defeat raises questions about Germany's global standing

Germany failed to get the 127 votes required for a seat on the UN Security Council. For Euronews, Alexander Wolf explains why.

Euronews · Jun 4

Antonio Rüdiger: ‘Refugees have no other choice – it’s important they be listened to’

Drawing on his own family’s experience, the Real Madrid and Germany defender tells Sam Cunningham why he is advocating for refugees

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4

A good life for the 99% isn’t a pipe dream: it can be done. Here’s how

Our plan is radical – but by transforming how we live on a finite planet, nearly everyone gains, says Thomas Piketty and researchers from the World Inequality Lab

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4

Border move 'saps trust'

Cambodia's decision to initiate compulsory conciliation proceedings under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos) has undermined trust and complicated efforts to reach a negotiated settlement on overlapping maritime claims, Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said.

Bangkok Post · Jun 3

Briton jailed in India after his wedding asks Foreign Secretary to help secure release

‘I’m stuck in a broken country with a broken judicial system,’ Jagtar Singh Johal said to the Foreign Secretary

The Independent UK · Jun 3

Briton jailed in India tells Foreign Secretary he is ‘stuck in broken country’

Jagtar Singh Johal, from Dumbarton, was arrested by Indian authorities in 2017 just weeks after his wedding, and has been detained there ever since.

Evening Standard · Jun 3

Kyrgyzstan elected to UN Security Council for first time in its history

Kyrgyzstan was elected to the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member for 2027-2028, marking a rare win for Central Asia.

Euronews · Jun 3

Energy, water use and pollution of AI and data centers rival most countries

According to a United Nations University report, the environmental footprint of data centers already rivals some of the world's largest countries

AAP · Jun 3

Yvette Cooper vows to continue raising Jimmy Lai case with Chinese government

The Foreign Secretary was asked by reporters about the pro-democracy campaigner’s detention during her two-day trip to China.

Evening Standard · Jun 3

Yvette Cooper says she raised Jimmy Lai case during China trip

Foreign secretary says ‘really important’ working relationship established between UK and China after years of frosty relations

The Independent UK · Jun 3