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Mexico May 1, 2024

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 April 30, 2024

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 April 30, 2024

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 April 30, 2024

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 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.'