UN peacekeeper death toll in eastern Congo rises to six
Six peacekeepers killed fighting rebels in eastern Congo, officials say, as rebels close in on Goma
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3 South African peacekeepers killed fighting rebels in eastern Congo
Three U.N. peacekeepers from South Africa have been killed in fighting M23 rebels in eastern Congo, a political party and a trade union said Saturday. The peacekeepers were killed on Thursday. M23 has made significant territorial gains in recent weeks,
UN refugee chief calls for more help for Syria as refugees begin to return en masse
The United Nations refugee chief says some 200,000 refugees have returned to Syria from neighboring countries since the government of Bashar Assad was overthrown last month.
Devastating toll for Gaza’s children: Over 13,000 killed and an estimated 25,000 injured, UN says
The war in Gaza has been devastating for children. According to U.N. agencies, more than 13,000 have been killed, an estimated 25,000 injured, and at least 25,000 hospitalized for malnutrition.
Israel tells UN it's shutting down all UNRWA operations in Jerusalem: 'acute security risks'
Israel demands UNRWA halt operations in Jerusalem by January 30, citing Hamas ties and security risks. The move follows Knesset legislation severing ties with the agency.
UN suspends movement in Houthi-held areas after staff detained
The United Nations (UN) says it has suspended all movement in Houthi-held areas of Yemen after a number of UN personnel were detained by the armed group in the capital, Sanaa. The UN said that it was actively engaging with senior Houthi officials to try to secure the release of all its detained employees.
UN says seven staff detained in Houthi-controlled Yemen, all movement suspended
The United Nations said on Friday that the Houthis who control northern Yemen had detained seven U.N. personnel, and it was suspending all UN staff movement in Houthi-held areas while seeking the detainees' immediate release.
UN, CEOs and investors discuss the journey to net zero: 'It's daunting ... but we need action'
CNBC's Steve Sedgwick discusses what the world needs to do to hit net zero with Sanda Ojiambo, CEO and executive director at U.N. Global Compact. Syensqo's Ilham Kadri, GIB Asset Management's Katherine Garrett-Cox and Generate Capital's Scott Jacobs were also part of the discussion.
Expert predicts Trump will have second summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
As President Donald Trump begins his second term, many are expecting him to revive his relationship with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un. CNN’s Will Ripley reports.
Trump's pick for UN ambassador hailed by Israeli minister as 'warrior against antisemitism’
Israeli Minister for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Amichai Chikli praises Elise Stefanik as President Donald Trump's pick to be the next U.N. ambassador.
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Intense combat edges toward key DRC city as UN plans urgent meeting
Intense combat between Congolese forces and Rwandan-backed fighters on Sunday edged closer to the major city of Goma in eastern Democratic republic of Congo as the UN Security Council prepared
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Israel violates UN Convention on the Privileges and Immunities: UNRWA
It noted that Israel is a signatory, without reservations, to the General Convention on Privileges and Immunities and has incorporated its provisions into domestic law, which obliges it to respect the UN’s privileges and immunities, including the inviolability of its buildings.
Bloomberg to Fund UN Climate Body After Trump Exits Paris Deal
Michael Bloomberg’s philanthropic organization and others are stepping in to maintain US contributions to the agency tasked with implementing the Paris Agreement.