The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Wide areas of farmland are submerged in north and eastern regions of the West African country, sweeping away the livelihoods of a population largely dependent on agriculture. Over 56 000 people have been displaced in eastern regions, as the country heads to polls on Sunday for a key parliamentary vote.

The U.N. children’s agency is warning that the health of 11 million children in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province is in danger because of air pollution that experts say has become a fifth season in recent years

Sir Keir Starmer is among the leaders heading to Baku, Azerbaijan, for the conference.

A transitionary council created to reestablish democratic order in Haiti has signed a decree removing interim Prime Minister Garry Conille and replacing him with Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, a businessman who was previously considered for the job.

Much is unclear about how Donald Trump’s return to power will affect efforts to tackle global heating but there are a few things we can say

Israel’s year-long assault has left Gaza’s health care system in ruins. But American medicine is largely silent

President-elect Trump nominates Rep. Elise Stefanik as US Ambassador to the UN, highlighting her alignment with his 'America First' agenda.

Two Canadian veterans who served with the U.N. peacekeepers in divided Cyprus have shared their recollections of their tour of duty

New York representative has already accepted the position in the president-elect’s incoming administration

The UN climate summit kicks off in Baku as activists such as Greta Thunberg label the event a ‘greenwash conference’.

ASK ME ANYTHING: Our climate correspondent Stuti Mishra is on hand to answer your questions as the UN’s 29th annual climate summit in Baku brings together world leaders, activists, and experts to address urgent climate challenges