The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

‘We cannot sit idly by’: Donald Trump labelled as the very threat he set out to undo

The nightmare he promised to end.

We Got This Covered · Apr 22

‘Lift the blockade’: Iran sets condition for round two of peace talks in Pakistan

Iran has set a clear precondition for resuming negotiations with the United States, with its UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani stating that talks can only proceed if Washington lifts its naval blockade.

The Times of India · Apr 22

Central Asian leaders gather at first ever regional climate summit to discuss water crisis

The Regional Ecological Summit kicks off today in Astana.

Euronews · Apr 22

Libya fueled war in Sudan with Colombian mercenaries and equipment, UN report finds

United Nations experts have found that paramilitaries fighting against the Sudanese military received support from an armed group in Libya, adding more chaos to the devastating war in Sudan

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Finland’s president Alexander Stubb has some ideas to save the international order – and ourselves

Whatever we call the current historical juncture – polycrisis, rupture or just the possible end of civilisation as we know it – there is growing agreement that the stakes couldn’t be much higher for humanity. Even in atypically fortunate Australia, just recognising and agreeing on the nature and extent of…

The Conversation · Apr 21

The Guardian view on the true cost of the Iran war: bombs kill – but so does the economic fallout

Editorial: There is growing international concern as the fragile two-week ceasefire reaches its Wednesday deadline. Whatever happens next, the poor will pay

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21

UN Says Iran War Spending by Trump Admin Could Have Funded Aid to Save Almost 90 Million Lives Around the World

Independent analyses suggests daily spending has now reached about $2bn, with long-term costs potentially reaching into the trillions

Latin Times · Apr 21

Sudan refugees face temperatures rising to 50C and little food and water as they struggle to survive

IN FOCUS: Rachel Hagan speaks to victims of Sudan’s brutal conflict, who have survived rape, kidnap and extreme violence to make it to Chad. But there, water and food are starting to run low for a number of the hundreds of thousands who need help

The Independent UK · Apr 21

Gaza needs more than $71 billion for recovery and reconstruction, EU-UN report says

Gaza would need over $71 billion for recovery after two years of war, EU and UN warned Monday, as damage to homes, hospitals, and schools leaves most people displaced.

Euronews · Apr 21

France's president to welcome Lebanon's PM amid fragile ceasefire and tensions with Israel

The visit highlights France's efforts to back the Lebanese state even as its diplomatic standing with Israel weakens.

Euronews · Apr 21