The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Boris Johnson criticises Met Police investigation into Israel 'war crimes'

Counter-terror police have put up posters at British airports urging returning travellers to report any war crimes or crimes against humanity

Evening Standard · Jan 4, 2024

UN nuclear watchdog says Russia is denying access to Ukrainian power station

IAEA says it is first time it has been denied access to key parts of plant, including where reactor core and spent fuel are located

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024

Lord Cameron warns Iran-backed Houthi rebels Britain will 'act' to stop Red Sea missile attacks on ships

America, the UK and other allies have sent what amounts to a final warning to Iran-backed Houthi rebels to end their attacks on vessels in the Red Sea or face potential targeted military action

Evening Standard · Jan 4, 2024

‘We’re playing Whac-A-Mole’: why the aid system is broken

Calls for drastic overhaul of funding as conflicts and climate crisis drive surge in humanitarian needs and appeals fall short

The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2024

Stakes high as South Africa brings claim of genocidal intent against Israel

Israel’s decision to defend itself at the international court of justice will make it harder for it to brush aside any adverse finding

The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2024

Israeli defence minister outlines new war phase, no change in south Gaza operations

Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Thursday outlined Israel's plans for the next stage of its war in Gaza, with a new, more targeted approach in the northern section of the enclave and continued pursuit of Hamas leaders in the south. Earlier, thousands of Hamas supporters attended the funeral of deputy…

France 24 · Jan 4, 2024

Iran blames Israel, US for deadly blasts near grave of Guards general Soleimani

Iran blamed Israel and the United States on Wednesday for twin bomb blasts that killed at least 84 people in the country's south, ripping through a crowd commemorating Revolutionary Guards general Qassem Soleimani four years after his death in a US strike.

France 24 · Jan 4, 2024

US calls for urgent UN action on attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on ships in the Red Sea

The United States is calling on the U.N. Security Council to take urgent action against Yemen’s Houthi rebels for attacking ships in the key Red Sea trade route, and is warning their longtime financier and weapons supplier Iran that it has a choice

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024

How drinking sustainable wine can help vineyards and the planet

The current global food and beverage system is unsustainable.

The Conversation · Jan 3, 2024

US, Allies Warn Huthis As Ship Attacks Rattle Global Commerce

Twelve nations led by the United States on Wednesday jointly warned Yemen's Huthi rebels of unspecified consequences unless they halt sea attacks that are increasingly disrupting global commerce.

International Business Times · Jan 3, 2024