The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Leaders of Pacific island states have been given star treatment in Washington but Chinese influence is the spectre at the feast

If another pandemic happens, the world will again be unprepared

Mali’s ruling junta on Monday announced a delay to a presidential election scheduled for February that was aimed at returning civilian leaders to power in the jihadist-hit West African nation.

Nasa’s Osiris-Rex mission has successfully landed the largest asteroid sample ever collected back on Earth - now for the much-anticipated analysis.

The Art of Living organisation will host the 4th World Culture Festival at the National Mall in Washington DC in the United States from September 29 to October 1 this year which will see the participation of many global leaders, said the Art of Living Reception committee in a press…

September 27 will mark the beginning of a historic legal battle in the climate action movement. Six young people from Portugal will take 32 European governments to court for faltering on climate emissions goals, thus violating individuals’ human rights.

Emmanuel Macron’s announcement is significant, if expected, blow to France’s policy in Africa

India's G20 Summit put SDGs "front and centre", underscoring commitment to accelerate their implementation. India's journey serves as an inspiring example of determination and ingenuity. 12% of targets on track, 50% weak, 30% stalled/reversed. India on track to reduce poverty by half, much ahead of 2030.

For all the talk of sport as a catalyst for change, ongoing fears for former tennis star suggest oppressive regimes hold all the cards