The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

U.N. Negotiations Underway as Aid Blocked in Gaza Starvation Crisis

Intense negotiations at the UN, accusations of using starvation as a weapon of war, and calls for aid in Gaza. Find out more about this pressing issue.

Top News · Dec 19, 2023

UN Sounds Alarm Over Fighting Near Sudan Aid Hub

The United Nations raised the alarm Tuesday over fighting raging near the former safe haven of Wad Madani in Sudan where the population had swelled to more than 700,000.

International Business Times · Dec 19, 2023

UN Security Council agrees to early withdrawal of DR Congo peacekeepers

Congolese authorities have long accused UN forces of failing to protect civilians from armed groups in the eastern DRC.

Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2023

UN Security Council in intense negotiations on Gaza humanitarian resolution, trying to avoid US veto

U.N. Security Council members are in intense negotiations on an Arab-sponsored resolution to spur desperately needed humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza during some kind of a halt in the fighting, trying to avoid another veto by the United States

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023

Palestinian death toll in Gaza nears 20,000 with nearly 2 million people displaced

UK and Germany demand ‘sustainable ceasefire’ as Israel’s military campaign enters 11th week

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023

Root and branch reform: if carbon markets aren’t working, how do we save our forests?

The world has looked to offsetting schemes to protect forests, fund conservation and fight the climate crisis – but many fail to fulfil their promises. Here are five ways to keep our forests standing

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023

Pakistan’s options after Article 370 verdict: Can it do the unthinkable?

The Supreme Court last week upheld the abrogation of Article 370, ruling that the president had the power to do so even without recourse to Parliament. It also upheld the downgrading and division of the erstwhile state into two union territories.

Newslaundry · Dec 19, 2023

Afghan student made a plea for his uninvited homeland at U.N. climate summit

Afghanistan is one of the countries most affected by climate change. But it was not invited to COP28. A young Afghan student came and advocated for his homeland. Did he make any progress?

WEKU · Dec 19, 2023

First Thing: Texas governor signs bill allowing police to arrest migrants entering US illegally

Law gives officers sweeping powers as well as empowering local judges to order people’s expulsion. Plus, is the book world turning against Goodreads?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023

David Cameron urged to vote for Israel-Hamas ceasefire as dozens more Palestinians killed

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza claims nearly 20,000 Palestinians have been killed in the past 10 weeks by Israeli attacks

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023