Planet 'On The Brink', With New Heat Records Likely In 2024: UN "There is a high probability that 2024 will again break the record of 2023", WMO climate monitoring chief Omar Baddour told reporters. Latin Times · Mar 20, 2024
UN says Israeli restrictions on Gaza food aid may constitute a war crime High commissioner for human rights describes crisis as human-made as hunger levels worsen The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2024
UN Warns Planet 'On The Brink' After Warmest Decade On Record Global temperatures "smashed" heat records last year, as heatwaves stalked oceans and glaciers suffered record ice loss, the United Nations said Tuesday -- warning 2024 was likely to be even hotter. International Business Times · Mar 19, 2024
UN Agency Chief Says Israel Blocked Him From Entering Gaza The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees said Monday Israel had blocked him from entering the war-torn and besieged Gaza Strip where the United Nations has warned of impending famine. International Business Times · Mar 18, 2024
Putin is set to win a fifth term by a landslide of 87.8%, according to a Russian exit poll Russians crowded outside polling stations at noon Sunday on the last day of a presidential election, apparently heeding an opposition call to protest against President Vladimir Putin in a vote that offered them no real alternatives after he ruthlessly cracked down on dissent. France 24 · Mar 17, 2024
Protest Call As Russian Vote To Confirm Putin Wraps Up Kremlin critics called for massive protests at Russian polling stations on Sunday for the final day of a presidential election that is guaranteed to cement Vladimir Putin's hardline rule. International Business Times · Mar 17, 2024
India abstains in UNGA on Pakistan’s resolution on Islamophobia India abstained from a U.N. resolution on Islamophobia, calling for acknowledgment of religiophobia against multiple faiths. The Hindu · Mar 16, 2024
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 157 As Ramadan starts, Gaza is overshadowed by Israel’s campaign of hunger that has severely restricted food to millions. Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2024
Sudan army general rules out Ramadan truce unless RSF leaves civilian sites Sudan general rejects truce after UN Security Council calls for cessation of hostilities during the Islamic holy month. Al Jazeera · Mar 10, 2024
UN Security Council Calls For Sudan Ramadan Ceasefire The United Nations Security Council called Friday for a ceasefire in Sudan to coincide with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan as conditions in the country continue to deteriorate. International Business Times · Mar 8, 2024
UN Security Council To Vote On Sudan Ramadan Ceasefire Call The UN Security Council will vote Friday on a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Sudan to coincide with the beginning of Ramadan next week as conditions in the country continue to deteriorate. International Business Times · Mar 8, 2024
UN Chief Warns Of 'Global Backlash Against Women's Rights' United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Friday that a "backlash" against women's rights was threatening progress across the world. International Business Times · Mar 8, 2024
UN Urges Sudan Cease-Fire During Ramadan Conflict U.N. urges Sudan factions to halt hostilities during Ramadan to address escalating conflict and humanitarian crisis. Top News · Mar 7, 2024
UN Chief Calls For Ramadan Ceasefire In Sudan UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Thursday for warring parties in Sudan to agree to a ceasefire during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, warning that the country's humanitarian crisis is reaching "colossal proportions." International Business Times · Mar 7, 2024
The Hindu · Mar 7, 2024 Global community's overall objective about Afghanistan aligns with India's priorities: Ambassador Kamboj India's U.N. envoy aligns global community's objectives in Afghanistan with New Delhi's priorities, including combating terrorism.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 5, 2024 Africa-led mission to Haiti 'urgently needed', according to the UN UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed alarm at the "rapidly deteriorating security situation" in Haiti and called for more funding for the planned international police mission to be led by Kenya.
International Business Times · Mar 4, 2024 Head Of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency Seeks General Assembly Support The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) is set to defend his organization's work at the General Assembly on Monday, after crippling backlash over accusations that some employees were involved in Hamas's surprise October 7 attack on Israel.
Top News · Feb 27, 2024 U.N. Security Council Demands Taliban Respect Women's Rights U.N. Security Council demands Taliban to end oppression of women in Afghanistan and stresses inclusive political processes and human rights.
International Business Times · Feb 27, 2024 US Eyes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire By Next Week A new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could start as soon as Monday, US President Joe Biden said, in a deal that could include the exchange of dozens of hostages held in Gaza for several hundred Palestinian detainees.
International Business Times · Feb 26, 2024 Gaza Fate Under Scruinty At UN Rights Council The "collective punishment" of civilians in Gaza was not justifiable, the UN chief told the Human Rights Council on Monday, amid mounting fears of an Israeli invasion of Rafah.
Al Jazeera · Feb 19, 2024 Taliban’s conditions to attend UN meeting ‘unacceptable’, Guterres says Taliban snubs an invitation to a two-day meeting of international envoys to Afghanistan in Doha.
International Business Times · Feb 19, 2024 Afghanistan Envoys Aim For Future Meetings With Taliban, Says UN Chief United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday said international envoys to Afghanistan hope for Taliban participation at their future meetings after the authorities snubbed an invitation to talks in Doha.
International Business Times UK · Feb 13, 2024 UNRWA Says There Is 'No Evidence' That Pairs Gaza Aid Workers With Hamas The UNRWA and media outlets continue to refute Israel's controversial allegations against aid workers being affiliated with Hamas.
International Business Times · Feb 8, 2024 UN Chief Warns Palestinian Aid Agency Cannot Be Replaced United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday warned that his organization's Palestinian refugee agency cannot be replaced, even as it faces criticism after 12 staffers were implicated in Hamas's attack on Israel.
Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2024 UN chief warns of ‘age of chaos’ as Security Council stays divided on Gaza Antonio Guterres says the divisions within the UN Security Council are ‘dangerous’.