UNITED NATIONS 2 days ago Russia proposes UN resolution to ban weaponization of outer space Russia introduced a U.N. resolution to ban all weapons in outer space for all time just a week after vetoing a similar proposal from the United States and Japan.
UNITED NATIONS 3 days ago Fetterman blasts UN rights chief for 'concern' over anti-Israel agitators while never condemning Hamas The U.N. has consistently urged restraint in dealing with the situation in the Gaza Strip, but critics have blasted officials for not condemning Hamas.
Mexico 3 days ago Ecuador defends storming of Mexican Embassy in case brought to top UN court Ecuador defended its actions in storming the Mexican Embassy in Quito last month. This move came after Mexico granted asylum to former Vice President Jorge Glas.
Germany 4 days ago Top UN court rejects request for Germany to halt military aid to Israel The top U.N. court, in a 15-1 vote, has rejected Nicaragua's request to order that Germany halt aid to Israel and renew funding to the U.N. aid agency in Gaza.
Lebanon 4 days ago UN migration agency chief warns number of Syrian refugees leaving Lebanon will keep rising The head of the U.N.'s migration agency warned the number of Syrian refugees leaving Lebanon will likely continue rising as donors cut back on aid; many refugees are heading to Cyprus.
South Africa 4 days ago South African police investigate allegations of signature forgery in national elections South African police are probing whether former President Jacob Zuma’s new political party forged signatures to register for upcoming national elections.
Pollution 4 days ago 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 4 days ago 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 5 days ago 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 5 days ago 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.