The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

U.N. Humanitarian Chief Martin Griffiths Steps Down For Health

U.N. humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths steps down due to health reasons after leading global crisis response efforts.

Top News · Mar 25, 2024

UN rights expert report to call for Israel arms embargo over ‘acts of genocide’

Special rapporteur will tell human rights council Israel’s actions ‘reveal an intent to physically destroy Palestinians as a group’

The Guardian - US · Mar 25, 2024

Is Haiti's Continued Malaise the Consequence of a 'Deal With the Devil'? Some Think Say So

A folk tale claims that XIX Century Haitians made such a pact to gain independence from the French, condemning the country to endure several crises

Latin Times · Mar 25, 2024

UN Security Council votes for 'immediate' Gaza ceasefire, US abstains

After more than five months of war, the UN Security Council for the first time Monday demanded an "immediate" ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The United States was the only member to abstain.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 25, 2024

Netanyahu cancels meetings with Biden officials over UN ceasefire vote

The U.S. allowed the resolution to pass. Bibi isn't happy.

Axios · Mar 25, 2024

UN Secu Council For First Time Demands Gaza Ceasefire As US Abstains

After more than five months of war, the UN Security Council for the first time Monday demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza after the United States, Israel's ally which vetoed previous drafts, abstained.

International Business Times · Mar 25, 2024

The Ending of '3 Body Problem', Explained

Our guide to the lingering questions after season 1, including "What exactly is a Wallfacer?"

Marie Claire · Mar 25, 2024

Israel cancels high-level talks in Washington after cease-fire vote clears the U.N.

The Security Council voted 14-0 in favor of a resolution demanding a cease-fire through the end of Ramadan in two weeks. The United States abstained from the vote, allowing the measure to pass.

WEKU · Mar 25, 2024

Israel isolated as UN security council demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Israeli PM cancels White House visit by two ministers and says US ‘abandoned its policy in the UN’ after abstaining on vote

The Guardian - US · Mar 25, 2024

Gaza: UN Security Council passes resolution calling for ceasefire

The United Nations Security Council has demanded a ceasefire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, its first demand to halt fighting.

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2024