The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Middle East crisis: Nicaragua breaks diplomatic relations with Israel – as it happened

This blog is now closing. You can read our latest full report on Israel’s invasion of Lebanon here and all our coverage of its war on Gaza here.

The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2024

Italian migration centres open in Albania under controversial deal

Fears agreement will set dangerous EU precedent with up to 3,000 men a month held during asylum processing

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2024

Christian Villagers 'Trapped' In South Lebanon Crossfire

Lebanese Christian Joseph Jarjour was hoping for a peaceful retirement at home in south Lebanon, but has instead found himself caught in the crossfire of the Israel-Hezbollah war.

International Business Times · Oct 11, 2024

France, US push for stronger Lebanese army to secure Israel border

Strengthening Lebanon's army will be crucial to implementing a key United Nations Security Council resolution that aims to keep peace on the country's border with Israel, the United States and France have warned.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 11, 2024

The US won’t run for another term on UN human rights council. Israel is likely why

Balloting would have provided a rare opportunity for the world’s governments to vote on complicity in Israeli war crimes

The Guardian - US · Oct 11, 2024

Deadly Israeli Strike On Beirut Likely Targeted Hezbollah Security Chief

Israel appeared to target Hezbollah's security chief in air strikes on Beirut that killed 22 people, in the deadliest raid on the centre of Lebanon's capital since the Israel-Hezbollah war began.

International Business Times · Oct 11, 2024

The Nobel Peace Prize is being announced against a backdrop of conflicts around the world

The Nobel Peace Prize is being announced, against a backdrop of devastating conflicts raging in the Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2024

Middle East latest: Thai worker killed by missile in northern Israel

An anti-tank missile fired from Lebanon killed a young man from Thailand in the north of Israel early Friday, a day after Israeli strikes in Lebanon left dozens of people dead in Beirut and wounded two U.N. peacekeepers

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2024

Sudan’s forgotten war is bloody and horrifying – but US bombs aren’t the way to stop it

The world must show it cares about the conflict, but relieving civilian suffering should take the place of military intervention, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2024

ECHR ruling for Cyprus asylum seekers may embolden refugees in buffer zone

Lawyers predict more claims after ‘perfect win’ for two Syrian asylum seekers pushed back to Lebanon

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2024