The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

UN Security Council Calls For Sudan Ramadan Ceasefire

The United Nations Security Council called Friday for a ceasefire in Sudan to coincide with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan as conditions in the country continue to deteriorate.

International Business Times · Mar 8, 2024

Five killed in Gaza as aid package parachute 'fails to deploy' hitting people on ground

A US defence official is quoted as saying an initial review indicated a US airdrop was not responsible for the deaths

Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2024

Haiti: what caused the gang violence and will it end now the PM has quit?

After two weeks of violence and chaos, Ariel Henry has announced his resignation – here’s all you need to know

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2024

Thousands Of Pregnant Women At Risk In Haiti's Capital

Pregnant women in Haiti's capital face increased risks due to violence and unrest, requiring urgent action to protect their health and well-being.

Top News · Mar 8, 2024

Nigeria's president sends troops to rescue more than 250 kidnapped students

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday sent troops to rescue more than 250 pupils kidnapped by gunmen from a school in the country’s northwest in one of the largest mass abductions in three years.

France 24 · Mar 8, 2024

2023-24 Winter Warmest On Record For Mainland US

The 2023-24 winter season was the warmest ever recorded for the mainland United States, official data showed Friday, in the latest sign the world is moving into unprecedented territory as a result of the climate crisis.

International Business Times · Mar 8, 2024

Photos from demonstrations around the world on International Women's Day

Protesters decried the wage gap, poor maternity leave and unequal access to education. And some used the occasion to call for a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of the remaining Israeli hostages.

WEKU · Mar 8, 2024

In northern Gaza, ‘people have nothing left to eat’

At least 20 people have died from malnutrition and dehydration in Gaza, the enclave's Hamas-run health ministry said on Wednesday. It reported that most of those dead are children. With limited access to food and healthcare, aid officials have warned for months that Palestinians in the enclave are at risk…

France 24 · Mar 8, 2024

Afghan women stage rare protests, braving Taliban reprisals

As handfuls gather on International Women’s Day, UN rights rapporteur calls for release of detained rights activists.

Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2024

UN Chief Warns Of 'Global Backlash Against Women's Rights'

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Friday that a "backlash" against women's rights was threatening progress across the world.

International Business Times · Mar 8, 2024