The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Russians protesting against military mobilisation arrested as Moscow frees prisoners of war

Russian security forces reportedly detain more than 1,300 people during protests which erupted after Vladimir Putin announced plans to call up 300,000 reservists to fight in Ukraine.

ABC News · Sep 21, 2022

GLIMPSES: At United Nations, boats safeguard current affairs

U.S. Coast Guard boats are a familiar presence during the U.N. General Assembly, guarding the aquatic border of the United Nations alongside New York City police boats

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

Biden ‘amazed’ at size of queue for Queen’s lying in state

The US president was among the world leaders who gathered in London for the funeral of the Queen on Monday.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

What issues did Middle East leaders raise in UNGA address?

Middle East leaders at UNGA express concerns about Ukraine war, Israel’s occupation of Palestine and Iran nuclear deal.

Al Jazeera · Sep 21, 2022

Israeli Prime Minister Lapid to back two-state solution in UN speech

It will be the first time since 2017 that an Israeli prime minister has publicly expressed support for a two-state solution.

Axios · Sep 21, 2022

Russian nuclear sabre-rattling is designed to create fear in the west

Russian announcements cover up fact that mobilisation will take months to have impact

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2022

Kyiv urges west to spell out how it would respond to Russian nuclear strike

Ukraine asks world leaders to say ‘very firmly’ that nuclear strike would have catastrophic consequences for Russia

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2022

Growing Cholera Outbreak in Syria Infects Hundreds, 39 Dead

A deadly cholera outbreak in Syria has killed at least 39 people and infected hundreds more this past month, health officials said Wednesday, raising concerns about whether the war-torn country can put a stop to its spread. The UN and Syria’s Health Ministry have said the source of the outbreak…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 21, 2022

Denmark offers ‘loss and damage’ funding to poorer countries for climate breakdown

Denmark ‘gets ball rolling’ at UN ahead of protests as poor nations call for greater collective commitment

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2022

Shaped by war, Bosnian leader chides UN inaction on Ukraine

Bosnia’s leader is decrying the failure of the United Nations to prevent war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022