The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Israel’s bombing of Gaza caused untold environmental damage − recovery will take effort and time

The war in Gaza has come with an awful cost. Tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians have been killed, and thousands more are missing. And while a temporary ceasefire has allowed for increased aid delivery, easing the plight of those facing disease and hunger, experts predict malnutrition and health issues…

The Conversation · Feb 27, 2025

Thailand deports dozens of Uyghurs to China despite torture fears

Rights experts say group, who have been detained for more than 10 years, face risk of disappearance and imprisonment

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2025

Thailand deports 48 Uighurs to China despite human rights concerns

Thailand deports 48 Uighurs to China, prompting outrage from activists over risks of torture and human rights abuses.

Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2025

FBI accuses North Korean-backed hackers of stealing $1.5 billion in crypto from Dubai-based firm

The FBI has accused North Korean-linked hackers of conducting one of the largest known thefts of cryptocurrency — worth some $1.5 billion from a Dubai-based firm

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025

Hamas hands over bodies of four Israeli hostages as first phase of ceasefire nears end

Israel also frees hundreds of Palestinian detainees in exchange

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025

UN chief details his proposal to help mission in Haiti fight gangs in a letter obtained by AP

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres is proposing opening a U.N. office that would provide drones, fuel, ground and air transportation and other non-lethal support to a Kenyan-led mission in Haiti struggling to fight gangs

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025

From the Ukrainian front to DC, this ex-staffer is rallying Republicans

“I can’t afford not to be optimistic,” says Steven Moore, who spends time both delivering aid in Ukraine and debunking propaganda back home.

Roll Call · Feb 26, 2025

Gangs Escalate Violence In Haiti With New Massacre: 'Barbecue Burned My House'

A new wave of attacks carried out by Viv Ansamn, the largest gang, killed at least 15 people

Latin Times · Feb 26, 2025

African Union’s new chair has a long list of tough tasks – what it will take to get them done

Following seven rounds of balloting, 60-year-old diplomat Mahmoud Ali Youssouf was elected the sixth chair of the African Union Commission in February 2025. Politics professor Ulf Engel, who is the editor of the Yearbook on the African Union, explains the role and its challenges.

The Conversation · Feb 26, 2025

Family mourns grandfather’s death as Israel brings Gaza tactics to West Bank

Major military operation causes largest displacement of Palestinians in West Bank since Israel seized it in 1967

The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2025