The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Gaza Hunger Crisis Worsens Amid Stalled Ceasefire Negotiations

Negotiations stall between Israel and Hamas, raising concerns about reaching a ceasefire in Gaza before Ramadan.

Top News · Mar 7, 2024

UN, France Co-host First Forum To Decarbonise Construction Sector

France warned Thursday that the world's construction sector was not on track to decarbonise by 2050 as it co-hosts with the UN Environment Programme the first ever conference aimed at reducing the industry's impact on climate change.

International Business Times · Mar 7, 2024

Royal Baby On The Way For German Princess Sophie-Alexandra

Princess Sophie-Alexandra of Bavaria and Prince Ludwig are expecting their first child. Learn about their royal background and charitable work.

Top News · Mar 7, 2024

Israel’s blocking of aid creating ‘apocalyptic’ conditions in Gaza

New report shows Israel ‘consistently and groundlessly’ blocks aid operations for Gaza amid famine-like conditions.

Al Jazeera · Mar 7, 2024

China Calls War In Gaza 'A Disgrace To Civilization'

China described the war in Gaza as a "disgrace to civilisation" and called on Thursday for an immediate ceasefire as the conflict stretched into its sixth month despite efforts by mediators to reach a truce.

Latin Times · Mar 7, 2024

UN and France co-host forum in Paris to decarbonise construction sector

France and the UN Environment Programme co-host a two-day conference starting Thursday to find ways to cut the sizeable carbon footprint of the construction sector, a major contributor to climate change.

France 24 · Mar 7, 2024

AI Tools Generate Sexist Content, Warns UN

The biggest players in the multibillion-dollar AI field train their algorithms on vast amounts of data largely pulled from the internet, which enables their tools to write in the style of Oscar Wilde or create Salvador Dali-inspired images.

International Business Times · Mar 7, 2024

Biden orders US military to establish port in Gaza for aid, say US officials

President Joe Biden will tell Congress on Thursday that he has ordered the US military to set up a port in Gaza to get more humanitarian aid into the beleaguered territory by sea, senior US officials have said. Talks for a truce in Gaza have not yet “broken down”, the…

France 24 · Mar 7, 2024

China Calls War In Gaza 'A Disgrace To Civilisation'

China described the war in Gaza as a "disgrace to civilisation" and called on Thursday for an immediate ceasefire as the conflict stretched into its sixth month despite efforts by mediators to reach a truce.

International Business Times · Mar 7, 2024

Tibetans Fear For Future As They Recall Failed Uprising

The Dalai Lama, wrapped in red and yellow robes, urged chanting monks and nuns in his latest public prayers to help heal the world with their "compassionate heart".

International Business Times · Mar 7, 2024