North Korea 'Paves The Way' For More Nuclear Tests, U.N. Report Says
North Korea made preparations for a nuclear test during the first six months of this year, according to an excerpt of a confidential United Nations report seen by Reuters on Thursday.
U.N. Chief Urges Tax On 'Grotesque Greed' Of Oil, Gas Companies
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday slammed the "grotesque greed" of oil and gas companies and their financial backers and urged governments globally to "tax these excessive profits" to support the most vulnerable people.
West Could Trigger Nuclear War Over Ukraine, Russia Says At U.N.
The conflict in Ukraine does not warrant Russia's use of nuclear weapons, but Moscow could decide to use its nuclear arsenal in response to "direct aggression" by NATO countries over the invasion, Russia said on Tuesday at the United Nations.
Biden, Putin Strike Conciliatory Tones As Nuclear Arms Talks Start At U.N
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday he is ready to pursue a new nuclear arms deal with Russia and called on Moscow to act in good faith as his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin said there could be no winners in any nuclear war.
As U.S. Defends Ukraine At U.N., China Warns Against Challenge Over Taiwan
China accused the United States of double standards at the United Nations on Friday for challenging Beijing's sovereignty over Taiwan while emphasizing the principle of sovereignty for Ukraine after Russian forces invaded.
U.N. Says Details For Safe Ukraine Grain Shipments Still Being Worked Out
U.N. aid chief Martin Griffiths said on Thursday he was hopeful that the first shipment of grain from a Ukrainian Black Sea port could take place as early as Friday, but "crucial" details for the safe passage of vessels were still being worked out.
U.S. To Push Russia To Fulfill Ukraine Grain Deal, Calls Out China For Stockpiling
The United States said on Friday it will hold Russia accountable for implementing a U.N.
U.S. To Push Russia To Fulfill Ukraine Grain Deal, Says China Is Stockpiling
The United States said on Friday it will hold Russia accountable for implementing a U.N.-brokered deal to resume Ukraine's Black Sea grain exports and called out China for stockpiling grain that could be used for global humanitarian needs.
Prince Harry Celebrates Mandela, Urges Climate Action At U.N
Britain's Prince Harry spoke on Monday at the United Nations about seeking insight from the late Nelson Mandela during a time of global uncertainty and urged countries to take action on climate change.
U.N. Urges End To Haiti Gangs Weapons Supply; China Wanted Embargo
The United Nations Security Council on Friday unanimously threatened targeted sanctions against criminal gangs and human rights abusers in Haiti and called on countries to stop a flow of guns to the strife-torn Caribbean country.
China Pushes For U.N. Arms Embargo On Haiti Criminal Gangs
China said on Thursday it wants the United Nations Security Council to impose an arms embargo on criminal gangs in Haiti as the 15-member body negotiates a resolution to extend a U.N.
U.N. Aid To Syria From Turkey Likely Allowed Until January, Vote Tuesday
The U.N. Security Council appears set to allow U.N.
U.N. Aid To Syria From Turkey Likely To Continue Until January - Diplomats
The U.N. Security Council appears set to allow U.N.
U.N. Adds Ukraine, Ethiopia, Mozambique To Children Killing Inquiry
U.N. officials will investigate the killing and wounding of children in Ukraine, Ethiopia and Mozambique, U.N.
U.N. Security Council Struggles To Strike Syria Aid Deal As Mandate Expires
A U.N. Security Council mandate for U.N. aid deliveries to some 4 million people in Syria from Turkey expired on Sunday as diplomats struggled to find a deal with Russia, which traded barbs with the United States over the renewal of the operation.
U.N. Security Council Feuds Over How Long To Extend Syria Aid From Turkey
The United Nations Security Council appeared headed toward a showdown on Friday over whether to allow U.N.
Mali Vows To Defy U.N. Call To Allow Peacekeepers To Investigate Abuses
Mali vowed on Wednesday to defy a United Nations Security Council call for the West African country to allow freedom of movement for peacekeepers to investigate human rights abuses.
Woman Made To Cook And Eat Human Flesh, Congo Group Tells U.N.
A Congolese woman was kidnapped twice by militants in the Democratic Republic of Congo, repeatedly raped and forced to cook and eat human flesh, a Congolese rights group told the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday.
Zelenskiy Urges Action In U.N. Address, Russia Calls It 'PR Campaign' For Weapons
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accused Russia of being a "terrorist state" at the United Nations on Tuesday, prompting Russia to charge that he was using a Security Council address as a "remote PR campaign" to solicit more Western weapons.
Restricting Abortion Just Makes It More Deadly, Says U.N. After U.S. Ruling
Restricting abortion access does not stop people seeking the procedure "it only makes it more deadly," a spokesman for U.N.
World Faces Unprecedented Global Hunger Crisis, U.N. Chief Says
There is a "real risk" of multiple famines this year, U.N.
U.N. Says Taliban Interfering With Aid, Resisting Cash Plan
Afghanistan's ruling Taliban are resisting efforts by the United Nations to help get humanitarian funding into the country and are interfering in the delivery of aid, U.N.
U.S. Urges Countries To Reach Out If Having Issues With Russian Food, Fertilizer Exports
Countries should ask the United States for help if they have any problems importing Russian food and fertilizer, a senior U.S.
U.N. Chief To Security Council: 'We Cannot Give Up On People Of Syria'
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed to the Security Council on Monday to extend its approval of aid deliveries from Turkey to millions of people in need in northwest Syria, telling the body: "We cannot give up on the people of Syria." .
Silos On Ukraine Border Would Keep Grain Out Of Russian Hands, Says U.S.
Temporary silos on Ukraine's border would be intended to prevent Russia from stealing Ukrainian grain and make sure the country's winter harvest is not lost due to a lack of storage, U.S.
Biden Touts Temporary Grain Silos On Ukraine Border To Help Exports
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that temporary silos would be built along the border with Ukraine, including in Poland, in bid to help export more grain from the war-torn country and address a growing global food crisis.
Biden Touts Grain Silos On Ukraine Border To Help Exports; Kyiv Wants Ports Open
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that temporary silos would be built along the border with Ukraine in a bid to help export more grain and address a growing global food crisis.
After Veto On North Korea, China Says 'Let's See' On U.N. Action Over A Nuclear Test
China's U.N. envoy said on Thursday that Beijing does not want to see North Korea carry out a new nuclear test, which is partly why China vetoed a U.S.-led bid to impose new U.N.
U.S. Asks Whether China, Russia's North Korea Vetoes Are Putting Ties Over World Security
The United States on Wednesday questioned whether China and Russia had elevated their "no limits" strategic partnership above the safety and security of the world by vetoing more U.N.
U.S. Asks If China, Russia Favor Their Ties Over World Security With North Korea Vetoes
The United States on Wednesday questioned whether China and Russia had elevated their "no limits" strategic partnership above global security by vetoing more U.N.
