The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

UN team in Nagorno-Karabakh, a first in 30 years, as ethnic Armenians flee

The visit marks the first time in about three decades that the international body has gained access to the region.

Al Jazeera · Oct 1, 2023

European Parliament president backs UN naming an envoy to help restart Cyprus peace talks

The president of the European Parliament says she has conveyed the legislative body’s support for the appointment of a U.N. envoy to evaluate the chances of resuming stalemated talks to reunify ethnically divided Cyprus

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023

Can Kenya help solve Haiti's deep insecurity crisis?

Kenya is preparing to lead an international police force to combat gang violence in Haiti – an historic first for the East African nation.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 1, 2023

Afghan Embassy closes in India citing a lack of diplomatic support and personnel

The Afghan Embassy says it is closing in New Delhi from Sunday due to a lack of diplomatic support in India and the absence of a recognized government in Kabul

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023

Kazan meet makes no headway on equal rights in Afghanistan

At Moscow Format, India representatives discuss equal rights for all Afghans; Taliban Foreign Minister calls for economic support, political recognition. Participants urge US to unblock Afghan assets, reject return of US/NATO forces. India grapples with Afghan Embassy closure in Delhi.

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

Armenia says more than 100,000 people fled Nagorno-Karabakh

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says exodus amounts to ‘ethnic cleansing’, a claim Azerbaijan strongly rejects.

Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 2023

Ukraine seeks to attract arms manufacturers in bid to boost local production

Ukraine is looking to expand its domestic arms production as Kyiv hosts its first International Defence Industries Forum. Speaking at the opening on Friday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv aims to develop defence production in cooperation with global industry leaders. Meanwhile Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday marked the anniversary…

France 24 · Sep 30, 2023

UAE's president-designate for UN COP28 offers full-throated defense of nation hosting climate talks

The Emirati president-designate for the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate conference has offered a full-throated defense of his nation hosting the talks

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023

More refugees to come from Latin America, Caribbean under Biden's new 125,000 refugee cap

As the number of migrants coming to the U.S.’s southern border is climbing, the Biden administration aims to admit more refugees from Latin America and the Caribbean over the next year

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023

Tory MPs complain to chief whip over Suella Braverman’s asylum speech

Around a dozen Tory MPs have raised complaints with the party’s chief whip over Suella Braverman’s controversial speech about asylum seekers.

Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2023