Thailand May 23, 2024 Thai PM faces expulsion as court accepts ethics probe over controversial Cabinet appointment Thailand's Constitutional Court accepted a petition from outgoing senators to investigate Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin over the appointment of a Cabinet member.
Africa May 22, 2024 From Zambia to Afghanistan, WFP warns El Niño's extreme weather is causing a surge in hunger The UN's World Food Programme is calling on donors for help as extreme weather related to the El Niño phenomenon is causing a hunger surge in countries including Afghanistan and Zambia.
Europe May 22, 2024 Bosnian Serb leader threatens to secede from Bosnia ahead of UN vote on genocide A planned U.N. vote on establishing an annual day to commemorate the 1995 genocide of more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslims by Bosnian Serbs has sparked political controversy.
Russia May 22, 2024 Baltic Sea nations voice concern as Russia considers revising maritime border Leaders in the Baltic Sea region voiced concerns on Wednesday about reports of Russia potentially revising its territorial waters' borders, officials say.
Iran May 22, 2024 Death of Iran's president temporarily halts UN nuclear talks, official says Talks between Tehran and the UN nuclear watchdog have been temporarily halted following a helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Iran's president and foreign minister.
Asia May 22, 2024 Top Vietnamese security official sworn in as president, worrying human rights groups Vietnam’s National Assembly has confirmed the country’s top security official, To Lam, as its new president. Human rights groups worry Lam could further suppress citizens' liberties.
Israel May 22, 2024 UN plans new aid routes in Gaza after desperate crowds halt deliveries from US-built pier The UN has revised its aid delivery routes within Gaza after crowds of desperate Palestinians intercepted 11 trucks, halting deliveries for three days.
UNITED NATIONS May 21, 2024 Critics slam UN after it lowers flag to half-staff in honor of 'mass murderer' Iranian president The United Nations on Tuesday lowered its flag to half-staff in honor of late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a controversial figure critics say committed mass murder in Iran.
Security Council May 21, 2024 UN Security Council calls for responsible arms transfers amid Ukraine-Russia war The U.N.’s High Representative for Disarmament Affairs cautioned states involved in transferring arms to Ukraine or Russia to act responsibly as the war shows no signs of stopping.
VIDEO May 21, 2024 UN Security Council calls for responsible arms transfers amid Ukraine-Russia war The U.N.’s High Representative for Disarmament Affairs cautioned states involved in transferring arms to Ukraine or Russia to act responsibly as the war shows no signs of stopping. (Credit: UNTV via Associated Press)