UN secretary-general pays tribute to late Pope Francis
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sent condolences upon the passing of Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church. Pope
UN chief gravely concerned as U.S. airstrikes kill dozens in Yemen
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “gravely concerned” over air strikes by the United States in Yemen, a spokesman stated Saturday,
UN refugee agency supports key UK return hub proposal
The United Nations refugee agency has supported “return hubs” in a boost to possible UK Government plans to deport failed
US under Trump is sole opponent of UN anti- Deforestation measures
The U.S. was the sole nation voting against a United Nations resolution for more sustainable forests globally and fighting deforestation
UN nuclear watchdog pushes for deal before Iran crosses threshold
Negotiations between Iran and the United States regarding Tehran’s rapidly developing nuclear program are “in a very crucial” phase, the
UN peacekeeping falls victim to Trump proposed funding cuts
President Trump’s budget office has suggested cutting funding for United Nations peacekeeping operations, citing failures by missions in Mali, Lebanon
France’s move marks a turning point in Palestinian recognition
French President Emmanuel Macron stated last week that France intends to recognize a Palestinian state in months and may do
U.N. to slash 20% of humanitarian staff amid massive U.S. funding cuts
The U.N. humanitarian office announced that it is reducing its 2,600 personnel who work in over 60 countries by 20%
USAID restores some WFP contracts after global outcry
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) backtracked and reinstated some of the World Food Programme’s life-saving humanitarian assistance contracts
Guterres rejects Israeli aid proposal, warns of “killing field” in Gaza
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has turned down a fresh Israeli proposal regarding the regulation of aid deliveries in Gaza,