The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Nikki Haley Warns Social Security Could 'Go Bankrupt' in 5 Years as US Debt Surges Past $40 Trillion: 'Past a Crisis Situation'

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley warned that Social Security faces a looming funding crisis as the U.S. national debt surpassed $40 trillion, intensifying concerns over the government’s fiscal outlook.

Benzinga · Aug 20

Smuggling in Gaza: How banned goods make it across the border and millions of dollars change hands

The smuggling of goods restricted by Israel into Gaza has boomed

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Israel opens criminal probes into troop conduct over killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab

Israel's military announced criminal probes into troop conduct in Gaza. These investigations focus on the deaths of Hind Rajab and Palestinian paramedics. However, three other attacks on aid workers will not be criminally investigated. The military reviewed 150 incidents and made decisions on five cases. Families and aid groups are…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

India ramps up aid to Palestine, signs MoU for 200-bed super-speciality hospital

NEW DELHI: With India looking to ramp up its development assistance to Palestine, both sides Wednesday announced signing of an MoU for construction of a 200-bed Indian Super-Speciality Hospital in Palestine which will include modern medical facilities and a trauma centre.

The Times of India · Aug 19

Israel army admits firing on car in death of five-year-old Hind Rajab

JERUSALEM - The Israeli military on Wednesday admitted its troops fired on a car carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza in 2024, saying it had ordered a criminal investigation into the killing which drew international outrage.

Bangkok Post · Aug 19

UN aid chief warns Russian drones threaten civilians and aid work in Ukraine

The U.N.'s humanitarian chief warns of the growing threat of drones against civilians and aid workers in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Israel admits its soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed

Military orders criminal investigation into deaths of five-year-old and six family members in Gaza in 2024

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19

Food security is an issue we can no longer ignore

Letters: Local community food-growing could be best line of defence, writes Dan Farag, while David E Alexander says the government must be more open about its emergency planning, and Antony So says we need to look beyond stockpiling food

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19

Liberia to take in up to 1,200 US deportees within a year

Liberia has announced it will receive up to 1,200 foreign nationals deported from the United States – one of the largest known deals struck with African countries as part of President Donald Trump's unprecedented bid to drive out undocumented migrants.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 19

Deadly attacks on aid workers and contractors surge in South Sudan as UN urges protection

At least 36 humanitarian workers and contractors have been killed in South Sudan since January, surpassing last year's total of 31

The Independent UK · Aug 19