The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Israeli cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas

The deal will take effect from Sunday and involves the exchange of captives held in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners.

Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2025

South Sudan imposes nationwide overnight curfew to curb violence targeting Sudanese traders

South Sudanese authorities imposed a countrywide dusk-to-dawn curfew after a night of violence during which shops were looted in the capital

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

More than 230,000 displaced in DRC since start of the year, UN says

The UN says the forced displacement is one of ‘the most alarming’ humanitarian crises in the world.

Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2025

Over 230,000 Flee Eastern DR Congo Violence Since January 1: UN

More than 230,000 people have fled surging violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo since the start of the year, the United Nations said Friday, labelling it one of the world's "most alarming" humanitarian crises.

International Business Times · Jan 17, 2025

International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor meets with Syrian leader in Damascus

The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan has made an unannounced visit to Damascus, meeting with the leader of Syria’s de facto government

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

Voters who backed Trump identify new swamp to drain: corporate power

Saginaw county Republicans want new president to target big pharma, healthcare and food – can they rely on him?

The Guardian - US · Jan 17, 2025

Displaced Gazans Awaiting Truce So They Can Go Home

In a sprawling tent city in central Gaza, Palestinians displaced by war to other parts of the territory are all waiting for one thing: a ceasefire so they can go home.

International Business Times · Jan 17, 2025

French President Macron in Lebanon to support new leadership

France's President Emmanuel Macron was in Lebanon on Friday, where he was due to meet his newly-elected counterpart and offer support to leaders seeking to open a new chapter in their country's turbulent history.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 17, 2025

France's Macron In Lebanon To Back New Leadership

France's President Emmanuel Macron was in Lebanon on Friday, where he was due to meet his newly-elected counterpart and offer support to leaders seeking to open a new chapter in their country's turbulent history.

International Business Times · Jan 17, 2025

South African union calls Stilfontein mine siege a 'state-sponsored massacre'

South African rescuers on Thursday ended their attempts to find anyone left in an illegal gold mine where at least 78 people died during a months-long police siege. The Giwusa labour union called the operation the "worst state-sponsored massacre" since the end of apartheid.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 17, 2025