The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

First treaty to protect marine life in high seas to take effect in January

World’s first-ever pact aims to fight threats like climate change, over-fishing and deep-sea mining.

Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2025

‘Something is working’: UN climate chief optimistic about green transition

Exclusive: Simon Stiell believes economic benefits will compel countries to speed up climate action

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2025

Elderly British Couple To Fly Home After Release By Taliban

An elderly British couple released after almost eight months in detention in Afghanistan are expected to fly back to the UK on Saturday.

International Business Times · Sep 20, 2025

What is Tony Blair’s plan for Gaza and will it work?

ANALYSIS: The former British PM is said to be offering to lead any interim government in Gaza for up to five years, but the proposal has yet to be shared with regional actors and may not be accepted by Israel, writes Bel Trew

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025

Grim news for Trump on economy, immigration, and crime as Republicans say US headed in wrong direction: polls

Young Republicans and GOP women have seen the largest drop in optimism since the Charlie Kirk shooting

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025

UN resolution to prevent 'snapback' sanctions on Iran over nuclear programme fails to pass

The resolution was put forward by South Korea but did not garner the support of the nine countries required to halt the series of penalties from taking effect at the end of the month.

Euronews · Sep 19, 2025

UN votes to allow Palestinian president to address annual gathering via video link

Trump had refused to grant visas for Palestinian delegation due to attend conference and UN general assembly

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025

What it was like hearing the 'Scottish decolonisation' case at the UN

The Palais des Nations is a sprawling complex of buildings which creeps up the hill from the eastern shore of Lake Geneva ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2025

Top Human Rights Watchdog Slams U.S. for Venezuelan Boat Strikes: 'Can't Summarily Kill People Accused of Smuggling Drugs'

United Nations human rights experts also condemned the strikes earlier this week, labeling them "extrajudicial executions"

Latin Times · Sep 19, 2025

UK and other Western nations recognize Palestinian state ahead of UN meetings – but symbolic action won’t make statehood happen

Recognition of a Palestinian state is likely to dominate proceedings at the U.N. beginning Sept 23, 2025, when world leaders will gather for the annual general assembly.

The Conversation · Sep 19, 2025