The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

UN general assembly adopts its first AI resolution

The UN has adopted a resolution for safer AI, and hopes that nations will protect human rights online and offline

TechRadar · Mar 22, 2024

First Thing: US to put forth UN resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Secretary of state Antony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv as other world leaders set aside differences to call for end to fighting in Gaza. Plus: the report on flying saucers that sent the world of ‘ufology’ into a tailspin

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2024

What did US Gaza ceasefire resolution say and why did Russia and China veto it?

Draft resolution put before UN represents important tonal – but not substantive – shift for White House

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2024

Global water crisis fuelling more conflicts, UN report warns

Water resources under stress as economies and populations grow with 2.2 billion people lacking clean drinking water.

Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2024

Israel-Gaza war: US condemns ‘cynical’ Russia and China veto of ceasefire deal; Israel to go into Rafah ‘with or without US support’ – as it happened

Blinken hits back after Russia and China veto draft resolution; Israeli PM says he hopes for US support, but will go into Rafah without it

The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2024

Afternoon Update: one in 20 mortgage holders spending more than they earn; Reddit shares soar; and a crocodile in a service station

Reserve Bank says share of mortgage holders under pressure should halve by the end of 2025

The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2024

UN Security Council To Vote On Gaza Ceasefire With Uncertain Outcome

The United States, which has repeatedly blocked calls for a truce in Gaza, will submit a draft resolution to the UN Security Council Friday on the need for "an immediate ceasefire," while Russia pushes for even more explicit demands for peace.

International Business Times · Mar 22, 2024

‘Here, there is no future’: ethnic cleansing and fresh atrocities drive exodus of thousands from Darfur

Almost a year since conflict reignited in Sudan, its terrified people are crossing borders to Chad and beyond. An increasing number are trying to reach Europe as food supplies dwindle in the refugee camps and the eyes of the world look elsewhere

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2024

Blinken Heads To Israel To Press For 'Immediate' Truce In Gaza War

Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Israel Friday to press for a truce in Gaza, ahead of a key UN Security Council vote on a US draft resolution calling for an "immediate" ceasefire.

International Business Times · Mar 22, 2024

Venezuela Faces Criticism Over Arrests Ahead Of Vote

Venezuela on Thursday faced a rising tide of international criticism over its arrest of two top aides to opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, a rival to President Nicolas Maduro.

International Business Times · Mar 22, 2024