The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Ending HIV as a public health threat – 3 essential reads

In 2014 the United Nations set an ambitious goal: to end the AIDS pandemic by the year 2030.

The Conversation · Nov 30, 2022

India's Envoy At UN Ambassador Kamboj Meets UNSG, PGA Ahead Of December UNSC Presidency

As India gears up to preside over the UN Security Council for the month of December, country’s envoy here Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj met Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as well as President of the General Assembly Csaba Korosi and discussed priorities during its presidency of the powerful body. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Nov 30, 2022

‘No timeline’ for restoring internet to Tigray: Ethiopia minister

In a ceasefire agreement signed earlier this month, Ethiopia committed to restoring basic services to the Tigray region.

Al Jazeera · Nov 30, 2022

UN pushes for Australian smacking ban

A United Nations committee has condemned Australians' use of corporal punishment, directing the country to ban it in all settings including the home.

AAP · Nov 29, 2022

Green energy, economy, equity are key

The challenge of climate change and environmental degradation is an existential threat which is increasingly recognised in all corners of the globe. Its urgency is all the more pressing because it harbours ill for our children and the next generations in terms of their survival and modus vivendi, unless comprehensive…

Bangkok Post · Nov 29, 2022

What links baguettes, bees and bear hunts? All join Unesco ‘human treasures’ list

French delegates at Unesco conference greet announcement with delight, brandishing bread sticks aloft

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022

Brazil's Lula courts U.K., U.S. to join Amazon rainforest protection fund

Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is asking Britain, France, the United States and others to donate to an international fund to protect the Amazon rainforest, a bulwark against climate change, Lula advisers said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Nov 29, 2022

Pakistan FM travels to Kabul, meets Taliban amid border tensions

Hina Rabbani Khar holds talks with her Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi a day after Pakistan Taliban ended truce.

Al Jazeera · Nov 29, 2022

Camilla condemns ‘global pandemic’ of violence against women

The Queen Consort said two of the most powerful ways in which to make a difference were ‘to remember and to listen’

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022

Lenderking Discusses Peace Efforts in Yemen with Omani Officials

US Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking held talks with Omani officials in Muscat efforts to support peace in neighboring Yemen. He held talks with Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Diplomatic Affairs, reported the Sultanate’s state news agency (ONA). They reviewed efforts to help…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 29, 2022