The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Canadian company in negotiations with Trump to mine seabed

Environmentalists call bid to skirt UN treaty ‘reckless’ amid fears that mining will cause irreversible loss of biodiversity

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2025

S.Sudan Govt Says Vice President Machar 'Under House Arrest'

The South Sudan government said on Friday First Vice President Riek Machar was "under house arrest," two days after he was detained, as a former Kenyan premier arrived in Juba to mediate the crisis threatening to end the fragile peace deal between rival factions.

International Business Times · Mar 28, 2025

Failed truce intensifies conflict in DRC as UN warns of record hunger crisis

A truce announced last week by AFC/M23 rebels in Walikale, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has collapsed after just a few days. The Congolese army now accuses the Rwandan-backed group of reinforcing its military positions in North and South Kivu provinces.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 28, 2025

Putin suggests Ukraine could have UN-led government to organise elections

US rejects suggestion and Kremlin later clarifies idea is just ‘one of the options’ and has not been raised with Trump

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2025

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh welcome $73 million in new U.S. financial aid

The U.S. government has confirmed it would provide $73 million in new financial aid for Rohingya refugees through the United Nations’ food agency, easing worries among more than 1 million refugees that essential food rations would be cut

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025

Doja Cat and Charli XCX's agent on her groundbreaking career in the music industry

'I always wanted to run everything,' says Jenna Adler.

Fortune · Mar 28, 2025

US dismisses Putin's idea of temporary UN governance in Ukraine

The Russian leader suggested that Ukraine be under temporary UN control until a "competent" government was elected, despite it being contrary to Ukrainian law.

Euronews · Mar 28, 2025

Israel bombs Beirut in first strike since November ceasefire

The strike was in retaliation for rockets fired at northern Israel

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025

Are Aftermarket Motorcycle Exhausts a Dying Breed?

Let’s be honest, nearly every rider loves the sound of a great exhaust. Whether it’s the deep rumble of a V-twin, the high-pitched wail of an inline-four, or the burly growl of a parallel-twin, a motorcycle’s soundtrack is a huge part of its character.

RideApart · Mar 28, 2025

Putin suggests putting Ukraine under U.N.-sponsored external governance, boasts battlefield gains

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed putting Ukraine under external governance under the U.N. aegis as part of efforts to reach a peaceful settlement

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025