The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

UN-Brokered Talks on Libya Elections Resume in Cairo

Libyan officials returned to the Egyptian capital Sunday for a third round of talks on constitutional amendments for elections.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 12, 2022

Family of Scot detained in India urges Liz Truss to demand release after five years

Jagtar Singh Johal, from Dumbarton, has been held in India since 2017 without a trial on alleged terror charges.

Daily Record · Jun 12, 2022

What really caused the war in Ukraine?

A truly democratic world federation — which the UN definitely isn't — is the only long-term solution for war

Salon · Jun 12, 2022

UN says concerned over Libya clashes, urges efforts for calm

The United Nations mission to Libya has expressed concern over clashes in Tripoli, after a night of heavy fire between militias in the capital

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2022

Thai envoy warns against 'cancel rhetoric' on Myanmar

SINGAPORE: The international community should not get “stuck in cancel rhetoric” when it comes to dealing with the military junta in Myanmar, says Thailand’s new special envoy to the country.

Bangkok Post · Jun 11, 2022

Rwanda says two soldiers detained in Congo have been released

Two Rwandan soldiers captured by Democratic Republic of Congo's army last month and accused by Congolese authorities of supporting a rebel offensive have been released, Rwanda's military said on Saturday.

Reuters · Jun 11, 2022

Cambodian leader asks Myanmar to reconsider foes' executions

Cambodia’s prime minister has urged military-ruled Myanmar to reconsider the death sentences against four political opponents, suggesting that executing them will draw strong international condemnation and complicate efforts to restore peace

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2022

Thirty years of climate summits: where have they got us?

Highlights and lowlights of Cop since Rio 1992, when countries set up a system to tackle climate crisis

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2022

Egypt Calls for Increasing Response to Food Security Challenges in Developing Countries

Egypt has called for boosting the response to the food security challenges in developing countries. The Foreign Ministry said Egypt submitted a draft resolution to the World Trade Organization (WTO) on enhancing the organization's response to food security challenges in developing, net food-importing countries, and least developed countries. The draft…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 11, 2022

What are the plans to fly migrants seeking asylum in the UK to Rwanda?

Lawyers say there is a risk of mass claims against the Government if the policy is found to be unlawful at a full judicial review hearing.

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2022