Pollution April 30, 2024 In Canada, global negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution has completed its final meeting After a series of meetings to discuss a global treaty to end plastic pollution, negotiators have seen "monumental change" as they work toward the goal of adopting the treaty in 2025.
Mexico April 30, 2024 Mexico takes Ecuador to top UN court over embassy raid in Quito Mexico has taken Ecuador to the top U.N. court, accusing the nation of violating international law by storming the Mexican Embassy. The raid occurred on April 5.
Africa April 29, 2024 UN calls for reversal of new South Sudan taxes that jeopardize food drops The U.N. has called for South Sudan to remove new taxes and charges that have led to its suspension of crucial food airdrops for thousands.
South America April 29, 2024 Ecuador files complaint against Mexico at top UN court in spat over embassy raid Ecuador has filed a complaint at the United Nations' top court over Mexico's move to grant political asylum to former Ecuadorian vice president Jorge Glas.
UNITED NATIONS April 29, 2024 Taliban faces criticism for depriving women of human rights at UN meeting The Taliban faces criticism for depriving women of human rights at a U.N. meeting, though no Taliban representatives attended because they are not recognized by the U.N.
Africa April 26, 2024 UN warns Sudan paramilitary forces are encircling a capital in western Darfur, urges against attack The United Nations has said Sudanese paramilitary forces are encircling the city of El Fasher in the western Darfur region, and warned that 'an attack would have devastating consequences.'
United Kingdom April 26, 2024 Scottish leader says he won't resign amid fallout of decision to end power-sharing agreement Scotland's First Minister, Humza Yousaf, is facing intense political pressure after breaking a power-sharing agreement. Yousaf replaced Nicola Sturgeon in March 2023.
United Kingdom April 26, 2024 UK parliamentary researcher and alleged accomplice granted bail in espionage case linked to China A former U.K. Parliament researcher and his alleged accomplice have been granted bail after being charged with espionage for China, according to officials.
Asia April 26, 2024 Head of Vietnam's parliament resigns amid intense anti-corruption campaign Vuong Dinh Hue, the head of Vietnam’s parliament, has resigned as the country faces an ongoing anti-corruption campaign, according to state media reports.
New York April 25, 2024 Family of American man believed to be held by Taliban asks the UN torture investigator for help Lawyers for Ryan Corbett, a New York man believed to be detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan for almost 2 years, are asking for help from a UN human rights investigator.