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Caribbean June 1, 2023

Trinidadian ambassador elected UN General Assembly president

Trinidad and Tobago Ambassador Dennis Francis has been elected president of the United Nations General Assembly for its 78th session, which gathers in September.

Iran June 1, 2023

Israel calls out nuclear watchdog, accuses them of making 'extremely dangerous' deal with Iran

Israel blasted the United Nations' nuclear energy watchdog for its agreement with Iran, which provides minimal monitoring of Iran's nuclear program.

California June 1, 2023

California Senate approves measure that could mandate schools to plant trees to cool down outside areas

Senate lawmakers in California passed legislation that could require schools to replace surface areas that retain a lot of heat in an effort to fight heat waves.

Lebanon June 1, 2023

5 charged with killing Irish UN peacekeeper in Lebanese military court

Five people were charged with killing an Irish United Nations peacekeeper at a military tribunal in Lebanon. The five are allegedly linked with the military group Hezbollah.

South America June 1, 2023

Argentine meteorologist elected as first female head of United Nation's weather agency

Celeste Saulo, a meteorologist from Argentina, has been elected as the next head of the United Nations weather agency. Saulo is the first female to serve in the position.

Asia May 31, 2023

Burma's UN special envoy to resign in June

The U.N. special envoy for Burma, Noeleen Heyzer, will resign from her post in June, the international governing body announced Wednesday.

UNITED NATIONS May 30, 2023

UN warns of unprecedented humanitarian stress as 70% of Syria's population requires aid

The United Nations announced that 70% of Syria's population is in need of humanitarian aid, as a devastating earthquake has exacerbated an already precarious situation.

Hong Kong May 30, 2023

Uyghur student did not go missing in Hong Kong after being interrogated at airport, rights group says

Uyghur student Abuduwaili Abudureheman who was previously reported missing in Hong Kong following interrogations at the city’s airport said he did not travel to the area.

Africa May 30, 2023

Biden, Cruz condemn Uganda law allowing death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality'

President Biden and Sen. Ted Cruz spoke out over Uganda President Yoweri Museveni signing a law giving the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality."

Belarus May 29, 2023

365 Belarusians sanctioned by Poland over journalist's 'draconian' jail sentence

Poland has sanctioned 365 Belarusian nationals and frozen the financial assets of 36 entities over the country's decision to uphold journalist Andrzej Poczobut's eight-year prison term.