The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Even if all parties involved don’t want an all-out war, history shows that it can still happen.

In the first of a new series, we look at why people reject so much of the bountiful catches from our seas in favour of the same few species, mostly imported – and how to change that

The heavy debt weighing on developing countries can be alleviated through readily available measures, the UN's trade and development chief said, pleading for bold international action.

The world’s most populous country prepares to go to the polls, with Narendra Modi’s BJP the frontrunner in vote that ends on 1 June

The United States on Thursday effectively stopped the United Nations from recognising a Palestinian state by casting a veto in the Security Council to deny the Palestinian Authority full membership of the world body. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates on the situation in the Middle East. Follow our…

The UN Security Council is expected to vote as soon as Thursday on a draft resolution.

The UN Security Council to vote on Palestinian UN membership request, impacting Israel-Palestine conflict.

The University of Southern California canceled its valedictorian’s planned speech after pro-Palestinian posts. It’s no surprise

Letters: Ruth Rosenthal reflects on Tehran’s mission to dominate the Middle East, Adrian de León has little faith in diplomatic channels, Phil Tate takes issue with David Cameron’s remarks, Alfredo Louro fears the game is rigged, and the Rev Graham Murphy says the UK’s position is hypocritical

Labour shadow minister also says Israel should be held accountable before international tribunal for war conduct in Gaza

Israel accuses UN of bias in war crimes probe after Hamas attacks. UN claims Israel obstructs evidence collection.