United Nations

The head of water and sanitation programs for the United Nations in the Gaza Strip has warned that extensive infrastructure destruction and ongoing restrictions imposed by Israel are severely limiting …

The United Nations has reported that nearly 500 Afghan civilians have been killed during months of cross-border fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan, highlighting the worsening humanitarian impact of the prolonged …

The head of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is facing growing opposition as member states prepare to vote on whether to extend the official’s …

Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to upholding international law, while advocacy organizations argue that Ottawa is not taking a strong enough stance on major …

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has issued a “red alert” over the rapidly deteriorating security situation around El-Obeid, warning that escalating violence is placing thousands of civilians …

A Tibetan activist has died after suffering severe burns near the headquarters of the United Nations in New York City, according to police and Tibetan advocacy groups. The incident occurred …

United Nations experts have reported widespread violations of a peace agreement in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, raising concerns that the fragile security situation in the conflict-affected region could …

Canada is intensifying its efforts to promote the safe, responsible, and equitable development of artificial intelligence (AI), with David Lametti reaffirming the country’s commitment to advancing international cooperation on AI …

The United Nations is warning governments and communities around the world to prepare for a potentially powerful El Niño event that could develop into one of the strongest on record, …

Brooklyn Rivera, one of Nicaragua’s most prominent Indigenous rights advocates and political figures, has died after spending nearly three years in detention under the government of Daniel Ortega and co-President …