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The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

UN rights chief ‘horrified’ by reports of mass graves at two Gaza hospitals

Spokesperson says some bodies allegedly had their hands tied while others were bound and stripped

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2024

Israel Denies Aid Convoys To Northern Gaza, UNRWA Reports

Israel's denial of aid convoys to northern Gaza worsens food shortages, despite claims of cooperation. UNRWA reports reveal limited relief reaching Gaza du...

Top News · Apr 23, 2024

Gaza solidarity protests sweep U.S. colleges; SCOTUS tackles Starbucks union case

Tensions are high as campus protests over the war in Gaza stretch across the U.S. The Supreme Court will hear a case about pro-union Starbucks employees.

WEKU · Apr 23, 2024

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United Nations investigating potential ransomware attack after data ripped from IT systems

8Base says that the UN should pay up or face the consequences.

TechRadar · Apr 23, 2024

Middle East Conflict: Iran Threatens To Annihilate Israel; 2 Hezbollah Aerial Leaders Killed

It's Day 200 of the Israel-Hamas war, but the warring sides have shown no signs of reaching a ceasefire even with thousands dead and many more injured due to the fighting.

International Business Times · Apr 23, 2024

‘Currents bring life – and plastics’: animals of Galápagos live amid mounds of waste

As diplomats search for a deal to curb the world’s growing problem of plastic, piles of bottles, buoys, nets and packaging keep building up in what should be a pristine environment

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2024

Biden and Trump clinch Pennsylvania primaries shortly after polls close

Nikki Haley got 21% despite having dropped out in March, indicating level of Republican discontent with Trump

The Guardian - US · Apr 23, 2024

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Mass Grave With 310 Bodies Found In Southern Gaza Hospital

Grim discovery of mass graves in southern Gaza raises concerns of possible executions and deepens the conflict.

Top News · Apr 23, 2024

World must come together to tackle plastic pollution, says chair of UN talks

Ecuadorian ambassador to the UK is hopeful impasse can be overcome at treaty negotiations in Ottawa

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2024

Aid Workers Worried Over Looming Rafah Invasion

Oxfam joined 12 other aid groups in a joint call for a ceasefire on April 3, stressing that more than a million civilians, including at least 610,000 children, were "in direct line of fire" in Rafah.

International Business Times · Apr 23, 2024

‘Forced’ move: Rwandans grapple with own fears over UK asylum seeker plan

Amid high unemployment and a housing crisis, many in Rwanda are apprehensive about the $272m migrant deal with the UK.

Al Jazeera · Apr 23, 2024

Defence spending in UK to be put ‘on war footing’, Rishi Sunak says – as it happened

Prime minister announces increase to UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030 in speech about security

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2024

Gaza Health System 'Completely Obliterated': UN Expert

Tlaleng Mofokeng, the United Nations special rapporteur on the right to health, accused Israel of treating human rights as an "a la carte menu".

Latin Times · Apr 23, 2024

Key Recommendations To Strengthen Neutrality Of UNRWA

Panel recommends measures to strengthen UNRWA's neutrality and address politicization concerns.

Top News · Apr 23, 2024

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AAP · Apr 23, 2024

Australia backs report on Palestine aid agency

An independent report that revealed Israel had not provided evidence of links between Hamas and a UN relief agency in Palestine has been welcomed by Australia.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2024

Sunak and his cabinet think one packed Rwanda flight will save them. It won’t

After last night’s vote, they want a ‘proof of concept’ journey to get the tawdry policy back on track. But it’s too flawed for that, says Enver Solomon, chief executive of the Refugee Council

Radio France Internationale · Apr 23, 2024

'Neutrality' issues found at UN agency for Palestinians, but no terrorism proof

An independent review group on the UN agency for Palestinians – led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna – found "neutrality-related issues" but noted Israel had yet to provide evidence for allegations that a significant number of its staff were members of terrorist organisations.

France 24 · Apr 23, 2024

Asia hit hardest by climate and weather disasters last year, says UN

Asia was the world's most disaster-hit region from climate and weather hazards in 2023, the United Nations said Tuesday, with floods and storms the chief cause of casualties and economic losses.

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International Business Times · Apr 23, 2024

In World First, Venice To Trial Day Tickets

Venice will this week begin charging day trippers for entry, a world first aimed at easing pressure on the Italian city drowning under the weight of mass tourism.

France 24 · Apr 23, 2024

UN calls for international probe into reports of mass graves at Gaza hospitals

The United Nations called Tuesday for an international investigation into reports of mass graves at two Gaza hospitals destroyed in Israeli sieges, saying war crimes may have been committed. Gaza's civil defence agency said Tuesday that health workers had uncovered nearly 340 bodies of Palestinians allegedly killed and buried by…

Top News · Apr 23, 2024

UN Warns Haiti's Capital Blockaded, Aid Denied To Children

The UN warns of a dire humanitarian crisis in Haiti due to blockades hindering aid distribution, urging immediate international support.

Al Jazeera · Apr 23, 2024

UK passes law to send asylum seekers to Rwanda after months of wrangling

The controversial law is expected to come into force within days with the first deportation flights in weeks.

Top News · Apr 23, 2024

UN Report Recommends Improvements To UNRWA Neutrality

Independent review of UNRWA's neutrality procedures in response to Israeli allegations, highlighting critical role in providing aid to Palestinian refugees.

International Business Times · Apr 22, 2024

'Neutrality' Issues Found At UN Agency For Palestinians, But No Terrorism Proof

An independent review group on the UN agency for Palestinians found some "neutrality-related issues," its much-anticipated report said Monday, but it noted Israel had yet to provide evidence for incendiary allegations that staff were members of terrorist organizations.

France 24 · Apr 22, 2024

Israel has yet to provide proof of terrorism at UNRWA despite ‘neutrality’ issues

An independent review group on the UN agency for Palestinians found some "neutrality-related issues," its much-anticipated report said Monday, but noted Israel had yet to provide evidence for incendiary allegations that staff were members of terrorist organisations.

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