The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Over 180,000 Children Vaccinated For Polio In Gaza Campaign

Over 180,000 children in central Gaza received polio vaccinations led by UNICEF. Campaign extended to the south to protect more children.

Top News · Oct 17, 2024

345,000 Gazans Face 'Catastrophic' Hunger This Winter: UN

Some 345,000 Gazans face "catastrophic" levels of hunger this winter due to falling aid deliveries, UN agencies said Thursday, warning of the persistent risk of famine across the Palestinian territory.

International Business Times · Oct 17, 2024

Biodiversity Conference To Review Progress On 30 By 30 Goals

Countries convene to review progress on 30 by 30 biodiversity target and funding at COP16 conference in Colombia.

Top News · Oct 17, 2024

Israel Strikes Syria, US Pounds Huthis In Yemen

Syria, the Huthi rebels in Yemen, Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza all belong to the so-called axis of resistance led by Iran, which on October 1 conducted a missile strike on Israel.

Latin Times · Oct 17, 2024

Massive challenge to remove landmines across Ukraine

Landmines and unexploded bombs covering up to one-quarter of Ukraine present a "truly massive" challenge for which the nation appeals for help.

AAP · Oct 17, 2024

Lebanon Crowdfunded Ambulances Under Fire In Israel-Hezbollah War

Lebanese data scientist and volunteer rescue worker Bachir Nakhal started a crowdfunding effort to buy new ambulances for south Lebanon months ago, fearing Israel's war in Gaza could spread to his country.

International Business Times · Oct 17, 2024

In its assault on northern Gaza, Israel has taken its depraved campaign to new depths

Healthcare facilities burn, food and water are blocked and drones shoot their fleeing targets. Yet we cannot say we were not warned, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2024

French Senate Speaker 'Astounded' By Macron 'Ignorance' On Israel

The speaker of the French Senate -- the country's second most senior figure under the constitution -- said Thursday he was "astounded" by remarks attributed to Emmanuel Macron on Israel and accused the president of showing his "ignorance" of history.

International Business Times · Oct 17, 2024

U.N. Urges Israel To Increase Aid Efforts In Gaza

UN and US urge Israel to improve aid delivery to alleviate the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Calls for decisive action to end the conflict.

Top News · Oct 17, 2024

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon accuse Israeli forces of ‘deliberate’ attack on watchtower

UN mission in Lebanon says two cameras were destroyed and tower was damaged in the attack

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2024