The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Arab states urge Israel and US to let Palestinian Authority oversee Gaza recovery

Arab diplomats fear political vacuum and say PA should work in conjunction with UN relief agency Unrwa

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025

UN Official Calls For Increased Humanitarian Aid To Gaza

UN officials stress the need for more action to address the crisis in Gaza despite recent aid increase agreement.

Top News · Jan 16, 2025

OPINION - Hostages, urgent aid convoys, what happens next and how it could all go wrong: inside the Gaza ceasefire deal

Less than 24 hours after the announcement of the breakthrough ceasefire in the 15 month war in Gaza, the first major hitch. Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he wasn’t calling a cabinet meeting to endorse the deal because Hamas was going back on key aspects of the deal.

Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025

UK accused of undermining democratic rights with climate protest crackdown

British director of Human Rights Watch attacks ‘dangerous hypocrisy’ of government

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025

The US ambassador to the UN is tasked with doing a careful dance between Washington and the world

New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, a Republican, is set to testify before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Jan. 16, 2025, as part of her confirmation process to become the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

The Conversation · Jan 16, 2025

UN labor agency head praises relations with Saudi Arabia during investigation of 2034 World Cup host

The head of the United Nations labor agency says it has good relations with Saudi Arabia during an ongoing investigation of alleged rights abuses by the 2034 World Cup host

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025

How interactive ‘climate fresk’ workshops are trying to accelerate environmental awareness around the globe

Six people huddle around a table, their brows furrowed in concentration as they piece together the puzzle of the changing climate. The task before them is deceptively simple yet profoundly complex: tracing the cascading impacts of greenhouse gas emissions on everything from biodiversity loss and ocean acidification to famine and…

The Conversation · Jan 16, 2025

Rep. Stefanik To Seek Confirmation As U.S. Ambassador To U.N.

Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination as U.S. ambassador to the U.N. raises concerns over financial contributions, reform efforts, and U.S.-U.N. relations.

Top News · Jan 16, 2025

U.N. Ready To Increase Humanitarian Aid To Gaza

U.N. ready to escalate humanitarian aid to Gaza post-ceasefire, facing challenges. Urgent action needed to save lives and prevent further suffering in the ...

Top News · Jan 16, 2025

Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza as world leaders hail Hamas ceasefire deal

World leaders have welcomed the newly announced ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, emphasising an urgent need for humanitarian aid and a sustainable political solution for the region, as Israel steps-up air strikes on Gaza ahead of the truce's implementation on Sunday.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 16, 2025