The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Uganda begins Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak kills a nurse and infects 2 other people

Ugandan authorities have begun a clinical trial of a vaccine against the Sudan strain of Ebola that has killed one person in the outbreak declared last week

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025

UN says the death toll in fighting in the eastern Congo city of Goma is at least 900

The U.N. health agency says that fighting last week between Congolese government forces and Rwanda-backed rebels in the major eastern city of Goma left at least 900 people dead, raising the previously cited death toll of 773

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025

Addicted: how the world got hooked on illicit drugs – and why we need to view this as a global threat like climate change

It has taken decades for some to accept the devastating effects of climate change on our planet. Despite scientific evidence that was available years ago, many people were reluctant to make the connection between increasing use of fossil fuels, rising global temperatures and devastating weather events.

The Conversation · Feb 3, 2025

The Role Of Minerals And Tech Firms In The DR Congo Conflict

The conflict between Rwanda-backed forces and the DR Congo is often presented as a struggle to control the valuable minerals that power global electronics.

International Business Times · Feb 3, 2025

Somali government confirms 'key' Islamic State figures killed in US airstrike

The government of Somalia´s semi-autonomous Puntland region said United States military strikes in the Golis mountains had killed “key figures” from the the Islamic State armed group.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 3, 2025

Russia accelerating executions of Ukrainian POWs: UN

A report finds that Russian troops committed 79 executions in the last six months or so.

Al Jazeera · Feb 3, 2025

WHO Chief Counters Trump Criticisms Behind US Pullout

The World Health Organization's chief hit back Monday at US President Donald Trump's reasons for pulling the United States out of the WHO -- and again urged Washington to reconsider.

International Business Times · Feb 3, 2025

Dodds hails City efforts to tackle climate crisis and aid growth in Global South

The development minister announced up to £100 million for Mobilist which supports firms focused on delivering the UN’s sustainable development goals.

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025

Pope lists tragedies of children in war and trafficking at a rights summit

Pope Francis has convened a high-level summit to demand that children be protected from war, forced labor, trafficking and exploitation

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025

Taliban security guard killed in firing at UN compound in Kabul

UN contractor injured in attack

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025