The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Can Trump win back young men with a UFC fight on his lawn?

His poll numbers with the demographic are plummeting. But Democrats don’t seem to have learned anything from all this

The Guardian - US · May 30

At least 22 refugees returning from Pakistan killed after truck overturns in eastern Afghanistan

Hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees have returned home since Pakistan intensified a crackdown on undocumented foreigners in 2023

The Independent UK · May 30

Myanmar’s leader begins India visit as new military-backed government seeks to end years of isolation

Former junta leader’s first foreign trip since taking on civilian role of president set to focus on security and regional ties

The Independent UK · May 30

The UN has to start taking more risks, secretary general candidate says

Comments from Costa Rican economist Rebeca Grynspan – who would be the first woman to take on the role of secretary general – come as the UN faces a daunting array of crises, including a severe funding shortfall and growing cynicism around its ability to play a peace-keeping role

The Independent UK · May 29

Yemen edges closer to collapse after a decade of war and neglect, UN warns

After more than a decade of war, millions in Yemen are struggling to survive as aid funding dries up, public services fail and rival powers compete for influence, in a country the United Nations says is "hanging by a thread".

Radio France Internationale · May 29

Eliminating language, culture & faith: Xi's repression of Uyghurs enters new phase

China's Xinjiang crackdown shifts focus from camps to identity, language, and religion. Despite claims of re-education graduates, a vast network of prisons, surveillance, and boarding schools persists. Uyghur culture faces suppression through education and labor programs, sparking renewed international concern over alleged crimes against humanity.

The Times of India · May 29

UN says protecting children online an 'urgent priority'

The United Nations is demanding tech companies prioritize child safety on their platforms. Officials state that business practices and design choices lead to online harm for children. Governments are urged to implement stricter regulations and oversight. The UN has released guidelines to ensure children's data is protected and harmful content…

The Economic Times · May 29

Conservationists alarmed by drastic cuts to key UK fund for global nature protection

Conservation groups warn slashing Darwin Initiative will put species and habitats in jeopardy, and set back efforts to halt decline in nature

The Guardian - UK · May 29

Putin’s cabal must be brought to trial for crimes in Ukraine. With this plan, the world can do that

A special tribunal akin to Nuremberg will not only force Russia to explain its culpability, it will show how vital it is to uphold international law, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brown

The Guardian - UK · May 29

Destitute from war, a mother in Gaza made a fateful choice and gave her young daughters in marriage

The war in Gaza and the mass displacement of Palestinians has helped fuel an increase in marriages of young girls

The Independent UK · May 29