Germany 6 hours ago 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 11 hours ago 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 14 hours ago 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 14 hours ago 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 19 hours ago 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 4 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 4 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.