The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

EU climate chief: China must help fund rescue of poorer nations hit by disaster

Gulf petrostates must also pay for relief, warns EU commissioner Wopke Hoekstra in the run-up to the Cop28 summit

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2023

Oil boss presiding over COP28 climate talks on ending use of fossil fuels

CAMPAIGNERS have warned there can be no more “snake oil solutions” over tackling climate change ahead of the UN COP28 summit...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 26, 2023

UN Says 61 Trucks Deliver Aid In Northern Gaza

The United Nations on Saturday said 61 trucks carrying medical supplies, food and water had delivered their payloads in northern Gaza, as a pause in fighting allows aid to enter the besieged coastal territory.

International Business Times · Nov 26, 2023

13 Israeli hostages, 4 foreigners released from captivity in the Gaza Strip: Israeli military

Hamas delayed the release by several hours, accusing Israel of violating the terms of a truce deal. The last-minute delay created a tense standoff but ultimately went through after international mediation efforts.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 25, 2023

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon say patrol hit by Israeli fire

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon condemns attack as ‘deeply troubling’, no troops were injured.

Al Jazeera · Nov 25, 2023

Palestinians stock up on essentials amid surge in Gaza food prices

October saw ‘unprecedented’ spike in cost of water, wheat flour as Palestinians flock to markets on second day of truce.

Al Jazeera · Nov 25, 2023

Thousands March Across Globe To Denounce Violence Against Women

Thousands of people took to the streets across the world on Saturday to condemn violence against women on the international day highlighting the crime.

International Business Times · Nov 25, 2023

‘Nuclear tinderbox’: Kim’s threats put North Korea on wrong side of history

As a distracted world looks elsewhere, US and China have a common interest in halting Asia’s accelerating nuclear arms race

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2023

Hamas hands over hostages after deal delayed in aid row

Hamas released the hostages after high-level diplomacy defused a row over aid that threatened to derail the deal

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2023

COP28 President 'Cautiously Optimistic' On Success Of Key Climate Conference

The UAE's Sultan Al Jaber, the president of the forthcoming UN climate conference in Dubai, is "cautiously optimistic" that the pivotal talks will be successful, he told AFP in an interview on Saturday.

International Business Times · Nov 25, 2023