The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Foreign aid gets $1.4bn budget boost but Australia still among least generous in OECD

Aid sector welcomes Albanese government’s commitment but says country ‘can and must do better’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2022

Qld to change mental health laws for UN

Queensland's premier says United Nations inspectors will be allowed to physically visit detained mental health patients under laws being drafted.

AAP · Oct 26, 2022

Budget offers substantial progress on energy transition, but serious omissions remain

The Budget is undermined by the pre-election commitment of no new taxes, meaning fossil fuel exporters get off scot-free, Tim Buckley writes.

The New Daily · Oct 26, 2022

Kerry: US not 'obstructing' talk of climate compensation

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry says the United States wants to find a solution to a growing controversy that threatens to overtake the upcoming U.N. global conference

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022

Exclusive-U.N. could administer over $3 billion in funds to aid Venezuela - sources

Venezuelan politicians are discussing proposals for a fund that could release over $3 billion to provide humanitarian aid to Venezuela through the United Nations, in a process that also involves officials from the U.S. State and Treasury Departments, according to nine people close to the talks.

Reuters · Oct 25, 2022

Economy and Society, October 25, 2022: Missouri latest state to divest BlackRock funds over ESG

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

Ballotpedia · Oct 25, 2022

Russia raises accusation at U.N. of Ukraine 'dirty bomb' plans

Russia on Tuesday took its accusation that Ukraine was preparing to use a dirty bomb - an explosive device laced with radioactive material - to the United Nations Security Council, voicing its concerns during a closed-door meeting of the 15-member body.

Reuters · Oct 25, 2022

Tigray peace talks begin in South Africa but hopes low for halt to fighting

Violence has intensified recently as Ethiopia and TPLF seek to bolster their negotiating position

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2022

Musicians and singers among 80 killed in air strike on concert amid war crime accusations

Three military jets flew overhead and dropped bombs on the outdoor concert in Myanmar on Sunday, it was reported, killing local singers and officers of the Kachin Independence Army (KIA)

Daily Mirror · Oct 25, 2022

What are dirty bombs and why is Russia talking about them?

Russia is taking highly disputed claims that Ukraine plans to use a dirty bomb on its own soil to the UN security council

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2022