World Health Organization 3 hours ago World Health Organization approves updated cholera vaccine to combat surge in cases The World Health Organization has approved a new version of a cholera vaccine that could help address a surge in cases that has depleted the global vaccine stockpile.
Media 15 hours ago United Nations forum pushes for extra funding into reparations progress: 'Back up your words with action' The United Nations call for extra funding to support its advancement towards reparations for descendants of slaves who were captured and trafficked across Transatlantic countries.
Africa 22 hours ago Tunisian journalist gets 6 months in prison for insulting official as government cracks down on critical media A well-known Tunisian journalist was sentenced to six months in prison after being arrested for insulting an official. The government has increasingly silenced dissent.
UNITED NATIONS 1 day ago US intends to monitor North Korean nuclear weapons with or without UN, ambassador says Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution, effective ending the monitoring of weapons program sanctions against North Korea. The U.S. is determined to continue monitoring these sanctions.
Caribbean 2 days ago Caribbean ambassador proposes establishment of assembly to seek reparations for transatlantic slavery A Caribbean ambassador has voiced the importance of creating an international tribunal to address reparations for transatlantic slavery and its enduring impacts.
Israel 2 days ago Full UN membership won't help Palestinians with statehood, US ambassador says U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield has voiced concerns about a U.N. resolution supporting full membership for the Palestinian Authority.
New York 2 days ago UN envoy lashes out at Libya's feuding parties and their foreign backers, then says he's resigned Abdoulaye Bathily, the U.N. envoy for Libya, confirmed he had submitted his resignation at a U.N. Security Council meeting after lashing out at Libya's feuding parties and their foreign backers.
Africa 2 days ago Fundraising effort for conflict-hit Ethiopia garners $630M, just over half of $1B goal A U.N.-backed gathering has reportedly raised some $630 million in funding for conflict-ravaged Ethiopia, but still fell far short of its billion-dollar goal.
UNITED NATIONS 2 days ago Top Republican demands Biden admin block Iranian foreign minister's visit to UN: 'an insult' to victims The United Nations and U.S. State Department both declined to confirm the foreign minister's visit, but each stressed the need to adhere to access for representatives of all member states.
UNITED NATIONS 2 days ago Azerbaijan urges top UN court to throw out Armenia's accusations of racial discrimination Azerbaijan says the UN's International Court of Justice does not have jurisdiction to hear Armenia's case alleging Azerbaijan violated a convention prohibiting racial discrimination.