The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

EU announces sanctions against violent Israeli settlers

Bloc breaks its lengthy deadlock on the issue but falls short of imposing full-scale trade sanctions

The Guardian - UK · May 11

The women’s rights crisis in Afghanistan is an ongoing humanitarian calamity

Where is one of worst places to be a woman? Afghanistan.

The Conversation · May 11

Sudan drone strikes killed at least 880 civilians between January and April, UN says

Most of the civilian deaths attributed to drone strikes in the first three months of the year were recorded in the Kordofan region and Darfur, although the strikes were also increasingly spreading beyond both regions.

Euronews · May 11

'Everyone shares responsibility': Netanyahu's big admission over October 7 Hamas attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged some responsibility for the October 7th security failures, stating accountability rests with "everyone" across the establishment. He emphasized focusing on post-attack events and Iran's broader threat, asserting he was previously a restrained leader. The offensive in Gaza has resulted in significant Palestinian casualties and…

The Times of India · May 11

Trump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire frays

US president expresses ire at Tehran’s reported demands, as drones strike Gulf nations and Israel warns war ‘not over’

The Guardian - UK · May 10

Cruise Ship To Arrive In Spain's Canary Islands Amid Hantavirus Scare

The Dutch-flagged vessel is set to arrive at the Spanish island of Tenerife in West Africa coast on Sunday.

International Business Times · May 9

Israel: What Went Wrong? by Omer Bartov review – the long view

An erudite account of the foundation of the state and its subsequent moral and political decline

The Guardian - UK · May 9

Food prices rise to highest in three years on Iran war costs

Consumers may face higher food bills soon. The United Nations' food-commodity price index shows significant gains, with vegetable oils, meat, and cereals leading the rise.

The Economic Times · May 9

Two Indians part of crew of luxury cruise ship that reported hantavirus outbreak

A hantavirus outbreak has been reported on the Dutch vessel MV Hondius, with five confirmed cases and three deaths, including two Indian nationals among the crew. The luxury cruise ship, carrying passengers from 28 countries, saw dozens disembark before the outbreak was confirmed. The WHO stated the virus spreads through…

The Economic Times · May 8

Communications minister Anika Wells repays $10,000 in incorrect travel expenses

Anthony Albanese rejects calls for Wells to resign over the breaches, saying she had done the right thing and had also apologised

The Guardian - AU · May 8