The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Senior UN Official Urges Action 'To Prevent Genocide' In Gaza

United Nations relief chief Tom Fletcher on Tuesday called on the UN Security Council to take action "to prevent genocide" in Gaza, delivering a scathing account of Israel's actions in the Palestinian territory.

International Business Times · May 13, 2025

No evidence of genocide in Gaza, UK lawyers say in arms export case

Palestinian rights organisation Al-Haq has launched high court action over carve-out of F-35 fighter jet programme

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025

Mali Dissolves Political Parties In Blow To Junta Critics

Mali's military government on Tuesday dissolved the west African country's political parties, according to a presidency decree, the latest attempt to clamp down on the opposition since the junta seized power.

International Business Times · May 13, 2025

A warlord and 6 other people killed as militia infighting rocks Libya's capital, officials say

Libyan officials say clashes between heavily armed militias rocked the Libyan capital, with gunfire and explosions heard across the city following the killing of a powerful warlord

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Minister: UK exploring alternative Gaza aid routes but land crossings critical

Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer said the scale of aid required in Gaza highlighted the importance of opening land crossings.

Evening Standard · May 13, 2025

Who is the first woman leader of Australia’s opposition Liberal Party?

Sussan Ley is a veteran politician who has served across portfolios

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

UN chief pleads with countries to pay their share for peacekeeping, points to financial problems

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has told countries that the world body’s peacekeeping operation is “only as strong as member states’ commitment to it” as he pleaded with them to pay their share

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

European Council president says Serbia's leader has vowed to stay on the EU path despite Russia trip

European Council President António Costa has criticized the trip by Serbia's president to Russia’s Victory Day parade last week

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Six killed in Tripoli clashes after killing of militia leader

Abdel Ghani al-Kikli, known as Gheniwa, had recently been involved in disputes with rival armed groups

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025

Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s party barred from contesting elections

South Asian country’s interim rulers ban all activities of Awami League and its affiliates

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025