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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)

VIDEO May 21, 2024

UN flag lowered to half-staff to honor late Iranian President Raisi

The United Nations on Tuesday lowered its flag to half-staff outside of its New York City headquarters to honor Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash Monday. (UNTV)

UNITED NATIONS May 21, 2024

UN Security Council fails to pass Russia-backed resolution prohibiting nuclear weapons in space

The U.S. has accused Russia of launching a satellite aimed at weaponizing space in a move criticized by the UN Security Council, which failed to pass a resolution against it.

Iran May 20, 2024

UN holds moment of silence for ‘Butcher of Tehran’ Raisi after Iranian president dies in helicopter crash

Despite earning the nickname the “Butcher of Tehran," the United Nations on Monday held a minute of silence for Ebrahim Raisi after the Iranian president died in a helicopter crash.

VIDEO May 20, 2024

UN holds moment of silence for Raisi after Iranian president dies in helicopter crash

Iranian state media confirmed early Monday that President Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash.

Africa May 17, 2024

UN experts say South Sudan is close to securing a $13 billion oil-backed loan from a UAE company

South Sudan is close to securing a loan of $13 billion from United Arab Emirates company Hamad Bin Khalifa Department of Projects, according to United Nations experts.

Brazil May 17, 2024

Refugees fleeing crisis in Haiti and Venezuela face new nightmare as floods ravage southern Brazil

Tens of thousands of Haitians and Venezuelans who fled to southern Brazil are struggling to rebuild their lives after severe flooding in Rio Grande do Sul.

Europe May 16, 2024

South Africa urges UN's top court to order cease-fire in Gaza to shield citizens in Rafah

During hearings held by the International Court of Justice over measures to stop Israel's military operation in Rafah, South Africa urged the top U.N. court to order a cease-fire in Gaza.