The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

First Thing: Proud Boys leaders charged with seditious conspiracy

Far-right group’s chair among those accused over alleged plot to block Biden’s certification on 6 January. Plus, UK PM survives leadership vote

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2022

UN Organization Reports Demolition of 300 Buildings in West Bank, Jerusalem in 2022

Israeli occupation forces have demolished or seized 300 buildings across the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, since the beginning of 2022, a UN report has revealed. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs’ (OCHA) report, Israel widely uses the pretext of lack of construction permits…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 7, 2022

Live updates | Russia: we've destroyed artillery from West

The Russian military says it has destroyed several artillery systems provided by the West in the latest series of strikes on Ukrainian targets

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022

Commentary: In light of Russia’s war with Ukraine, has the UN become irrelevant?

The war in Ukraine, now in its fourth month, has caused many of us to challenge key beliefs previously taken for granted. Europe, in turns out, isn’t some special region of the world immune to the depravities and brutalities of armed conflict. The European Union, an organization often referred to…

Chicago Tribune · Jun 7, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 104

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 104th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2022

Sri Lankan PM requests patience as UN calls for relief funds

Sri Lanka’s prime minister says the United Nations has arranged a worldwide public appeal seeking help for the island nation’s food, agriculture and heath sectors amid serious shortages caused by its worst economic crises in recent memory

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022

Gun Attack on Church in Southwest Nigeria Leaves 21 Dead

Gunmen using explosives killed at least 21 people, including children, in an attack on a Catholic church in southwest Nigeria, local officials said, in violence that drew widespread international condemnation. The bloodshed at St.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 7, 2022

IAEA Implicitly Backs Western Decision to Censure Iran

The chances of the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors issuing a resolution condemning Iran's non-cooperation with the UN agency are increasing amid reports that reviving the nuclear agreement with Tehran might unlikely happen. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi called for ending the vicious cycle of the talks when…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 7, 2022

Myanmar calls foreign outrage over activists' death sentence 'reckless and interfering'

Myanmar's ruling junta has condemned what it called "reckless and interfering" foreign statements about a rare execution order against two prominent opposition figures, accusing them of aiding terrorism by demanding their release.

Reuters · Jun 7, 2022

Al-Alimi Kicks off 1st Foreign Tour Since Formation of Yemen's Presidential Council

Head of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 7, 2022