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ICC prosecutor’s UN ties ‘may jeopardise integrity of sexual misconduct inquiry’
Court staff understood to have raised concerns about Karim Khan’s links to UN watchdog likely to investigate claims against him. The integrity of an inquiry into sexual misconduct allegations ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un urges improved military capabilities for war
North Korea's Kim Jong Un urged the country’s military to improve capabilities for fighting a war, state media KCNA said after Pyongyang sent troops to Russia.Top stories - NBC News - November 18 -
Furious row at UN as Russia blocks Sudan ceasefire move
The UK calls vetoing a ceasefire plan a "disgrace" but Russia says Sudan's sovereignty is being ignored.Top stories - BBC News - November 18 -
Cop29 live: Slashing methane emissions is ‘our emergency brake’, UN says
Cop29 presidency announces new drive to cut methane emissions from waste dumps as G20 reaffirms transition from fossil fuels. The UK government has conceded that Australia was mistakenly included ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
UN authorizes first mpox vaccine for children in an attempt to control Congo outbreak
The World Health Organization has authorized the first mpox vaccine for childrenHealth - ABC News - November 20 -
US vetoes UN resolution demanding Gaza cease-fire
The U.S. on Wednesday voted against a United Nations Security Council resolution that demanded an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, citing the lack of a path for releasing hostages held by Hamas as the ...Politics - The Hill - November 20 -
UN authorizes first mpox vaccine for children in an attempt to control Congo outbreak
The World Health Organization has authorized the first mpox vaccine for childrenWorld - ABC News - November 20 -
US vetoes UN security council push to call for ceasefire in Gaza
UN security council voted 14-1 in favor of resolution but it was not adopted because of the US veto. The US has vetoed a UN security council push to call for a ceasefire in Gaza that Washington ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
Oil-producing nations under fire at COP29 over fossil fuels omission
EU says draft agreements released at climate summit are ‘clearly unacceptable’World - Financial Times - November 21 -
Gaza food production ‘decimated’ with 70% of farmland hit, UN finds
Israeli attacks have destroyed huge areas of land used for crops, with 90% of cattle killed, analysis shows . More than 90% of cattle have died and about 70% of land for crops in Gaza has been ...World - The Guardian - November 21 -
Stand-off over UN climate summit host country for 2026
Australia and Turkey vie for COP31 event that draws tens of thousands from almost 200 countriesWorld - Financial Times - November 22 -
UN climate summit’s $300bn deal slammed as ‘stage-managed’
Poorer countries concede in fight with rich world and fossil fuel producers over funds to deal with global warmingBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Northern Gaza trapped in catastrophic humanitarian situation, UN report says
Most United Nations efforts to deliver aid to the area in November were obstructed, except for a single World Food Program mission, according to OCHA.Top stories - ABC News - 5 days ago -
The UN chief and pope call for nations to end the use of antipersonnel land mines
The U.N. chief, Pope Francis and others are calling for nations to end the production and use of land mines, even as their deployment growsWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Existing law requires US to cut funding if UN rejects Israel’s credentials
U.S. law requires the U.S. to suspend its participation in any UN organ or agency if Israel is illegally expelled, suspended, denied its credentials, or in any other manner denied its right to ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
UN Resolution 1701 is at the heart of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. What is it?
In 2006, the U.N. Security Council voted for a resolution to end a bruising monthlong conflict between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group, and pave the way for lasting security along the ...World - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Plastics lobbyists make up biggest group at vital UN treaty talks
Fossil fuel and chemical industry representatives outnumber those of the EU or host country South Korea. Record numbers of plastic industry lobbyists are attending global talks that are the last ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Iran to begin enriching uranium with thousands of advanced centrifuges: UN watchdog
Iran will begin enriching uranium with thousands of advanced centrifuges at its two main nuclear facilities at Fordo and NatanzWorld - ABC News - 14 hours ago -
UK urged to break with France, North Korea and Russia on UN nuclear war resolution
Non-proliferation groups call on government not to oppose creation of a study into effects of nuclear conflict. Non-proliferation groups are urging the UK government to make a late about-turn on ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Almost two dozen countries at high risk of acute hunger, UN report reveals
Sudan, South Sudan, Mali, Palestine and Haiti rated at level of highest concern in latest six-monthly analysis. Acute food insecurity is expected to worsen in war-stricken Sudan and nearly two ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Western envoys concerned about arrests and disappearances as Kenya takes UN rights council seat
Western envoys in Kenya have raised concerns over reports of arbitrary arrests and enforced disappearances and urged for swift investigations as the country takes up its seat in the United Nations ...World - ABC News - October 31 -
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UN should consider suspending Israel over ‘genocide’ against Palestinians, says special rapporteur
Francesca Albanese, who was stopped from appearing at US Congress this week, said Israel defied UN resolutions. Middle East crisis – live updates The UN should consider suspending Israel as a ...World - The Guardian - October 31