The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Outrage in Pakistan after three transgender women killed and left on roadside

The victims' bodies were found on a roadside on Sunday

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025

Storm in your teacup: How the climate crisis threatens Kenya’s tea trade

ON THE GROUND: Marking Fairtrade Fortnight, tea farmers in Kenya – a country which provides around half of the tea we drink in the UK – tell Nick Ferris that they are increasingly threatened by climate change and chronic poverty

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025

Treason trial begins for South Sudan VP Machar as ‘unity government’ breaks

The latest break between two military and political leaders risks spelling civil war again for the embattled nation.

Al Jazeera · Sep 22, 2025

Abbas says Hamas must ‘surrender their weapons’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2025

Defiant French mayors keep Palestinian flags flying despite court rulings

Over 50 town halls in France were flying the Palestinian flag Monday in defiance of an interior ministry warning not to do so ahead of the recognition of a Palestinian state by President Emmanuel Macron.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 22, 2025

Israel-Palestine two-state solution summit to be held as recognitions surge

Israel and the US are boycotting the UN-hosted event, but other countries are building on an earlier declaration.

Al Jazeera · Sep 22, 2025

Starmer Recognises Palestine — What It Means For UK And The World

Keir Starmer formally recognises Palestine, joining Canada & Australia in a 2025 push for a two-state solution. Netanyahu slams it as a 'terrorism reward' amid rising UN genocide claims. Here's what it means for UK foreign policy & global peace efforts.

International Business Times UK · Sep 22, 2025

What is at stake at the UN General Assembly this week?

For Europeans, the UN General Assembly centres on Palestinian statehood, Iran sanctions, UN reform, Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, climate targets, development goals and humanitarian crises.

Euronews · Sep 22, 2025

Climate Goals And Fossil Fuel Plans Don't Add Up, Experts Say

Countries are still planning to increase production of fossil fuels to levels incompatible with global commitments on climate change, according to new research published on Monday.

International Business Times · Sep 22, 2025

France spearheads UN drive to recognise Palestinian statehood

The United Nations General Assembly opens this week, with Palestinian statehood set to dominate the agenda. France, alongside Saudi Arabia, will lead discussions in the most significant diplomatic push in years to breathe life back into a two-state solution.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 22, 2025