The Latest Breaking News from The United Nations

President Ramaphosa advocates for African representation in the UN Security Council and condemns Israel's actions in Gaza, drawing parallels to apartheid.

The Turkish president called on the UN General Assembly to take coercive measures against Israel.

Maintaining peace and international security is one of the UN's central missions, but its record has been badly tarnished as bloodshed intensifies in conflicts across the world, including in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan.

The security cordons are up. The streets are ready to be sealed off. Aircraft from myriad nations are landing in New York.

Jordan expresses solidarity with Lebanon, condemns Israeli airstrikes, and calls for UN intervention to prevent further escalation in the region.

Diplomats trying to prevent escalation in Israel-Hezbollah conflict amid bombing campaign in Lebanon

As wars rage worldwide, with civilian casualties a daily occurrence, critics of the United Nations say the body is failing at its most basic job, while experts warn the organization is being scapegoated for things that are beyond its control.

There is growing global consensus among the members of the United Nations that the UN security council, responsible for maintaining international peace and security, requires reform or restructuring to reflect the current balance of forces, and to improve its working methods and ability to do its work.

Iran's president accuses Israel of provoking conflict in the Middle East, raising tensions between the two nations.

Exclusive: The party has been criticised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) for refusing to promote its fringe event, titled ‘Justice for Palestine: Confronting genocide and ending apartheid’

Sub-Saharan Africa, home to 80% of the global population without electricity access, is unlikely to reach the United Nations’ goal of access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030.