Africa 22 mins 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 47 mins 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.
UNITED NATIONS 4 hours ago 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 2 days ago 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.'
United Kingdom 3 days ago Scottish leader says he won't resign amid fallout of decision to end power-sharing agreement Scotland's First Minister, Humza Yousaf, is facing intense political pressure after breaking a power-sharing agreement. Yousaf replaced Nicola Sturgeon in March 2023.
United Kingdom 3 days ago UK parliamentary researcher and alleged accomplice granted bail in espionage case linked to China A former U.K. Parliament researcher and his alleged accomplice have been granted bail after being charged with espionage for China, according to officials.
Asia 3 days ago Head of Vietnam's parliament resigns amid intense anti-corruption campaign Vuong Dinh Hue, the head of Vietnam’s parliament, has resigned as the country faces an ongoing anti-corruption campaign, according to state media reports.
New York 3 days ago Family of American man believed to be held by Taliban asks the UN torture investigator for help Lawyers for Ryan Corbett, a New York man believed to be detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan for almost 2 years, are asking for help from a UN human rights investigator.
UNITED NATIONS 4 days ago 2023 saw drastic surge in people facing acute hunger, UN report says A new report says nearly 282 million people in 59 countries suffered from acute hunger in 2023. The increase was due to deterioration in food security, officials say.
Caribbean 4 days ago Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti as country continues to face deadly gang violence Ariel Henry resigned on Thursday as prime minister of Haiti as the country faces rampant gang violence that has killed or injured more than 2,500 people.