Brazil February 21, 2024 Brazilian foreign minister calls for UN reform at G20 kickoff Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira called Wednesday for reforms to the U.N. and other institutions as it kicked off its presidency of the G20.
Ukraine February 21, 2024 UN humanitarian appeal for Ukraine only 10% funded for 2024, envoy reports The U.N.'s humanitarian appeal for Ukraine is only 10% funded for this year, jeopardizing assistance for about 8.5 million people near combat zones.
Israel February 21, 2024 US opposes UN's top court's advice to urge Israel to withdraw from Palestinian-claimed lands The United States has opposed the UN top court's proposal to issue an advisory opinion mandating Israel's immediate withdrawal from Palestinian-claimed territories.
Afghanistan February 21, 2024 United Nations calls for $400 million in aid to rebuild western Afghanistan after fatal earthquake The United Nations has reported that more than $400 million is needed for western Afghanistan to recover and rebuild after a fatal earthquake last year.
World February 20, 2024 UN food agency temporarily halts deliveries to northern Gaza, says decision was not 'taken lightly' Hunger will further in northern Gaza as a U.N. food agency announced they would pause all food deliveries until it was deemed safe to distribute in the area.
Israel February 20, 2024 US vetos UN resolution calling for Gaza cease-fire as Biden admin pushes 6-week pause The U.S. vetoed a U.N. resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza on Monday, saying it was not productive for hostage release negotiations.
Russia February 20, 2024 Putin's chemical weapons program continues as Russia loses seat on world chemical warfare monitoring agency The death of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny highlights Russia's continued use of chemical weapons and violation of international law.
Russia February 20, 2024 Putin gifts North Korea's Kim Jong Un with Russian made limo Vladimir Putin has gifted North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un a luxury Russian Aurus limousine demonstrating the special personal relations between the top leaders
Thailand February 19, 2024 Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra released on parole for corruption-related offenses Thaksin Shinawatra, the billionaire former prime minister of Thailand, has returned home after being released on parole for corruption-related offenses.
UNITED NATIONS February 19, 2024 'Unacceptable': Taliban demanded treatment 'similar to recognition' to attend UN meeting U.N. secretary-general Antonio Guterres says the Taliban set unacceptable conditions for attending a meeting about Afghanistan, including treatment "similar to recognition."