UN Chief Offers Condolences Amid Devastating Wildfires in California January 9, 2025 New York, NY – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed his deep condolences to the people of California following the devastating wildfires that have ravaged the state. The wildfires, which began on January 1, have already burned over one million acres, destroying … Read more
Lebanon: UN hails election of new President as a critical first step Published on 2025-01-09 12:00 The United Nations has welcomed the election of Michel Aoun as the new President of Lebanon, describing it as a “critical first step” towards resolving the country’s political crisis. Aoun, a former general and leader of the Free Patriotic … Read more
‘A Syrian-led future’: Security Council highlights priorities ahead New York, Jan 8, 2025 – The Security Council on Monday highlighted the need for a “Syrian-led future” as it discussed the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Syria and the political process to end the long-running conflict. The Council met in closed consultations to discuss the latest report … Read more
Rights Experts Call for Immediate Release of Abu Zubaydah from Guantánamo January 8, 2025 Geneva – A group of independent rights experts appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council have called for the immediate release of Abu Zubaydah, a Palestinian national who has been held in the U.S.-run detention facility at Guantánamo Bay for … Read more
DPR Korea’s nuclear quest thwarts disarmament efforts, Security Council hears New York, 8 Jan 2025 – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) relentless pursuit of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles continues to pose a grave threat to international peace and security, the Security Council heard today. The United Nations Secretary-General, in a report to … Read more
Ukraine in Grip of Third Winter of Escalating Russian Attacks 2025-01-08 12:00 Ukraine is facing its third winter of escalating Russian attacks, as Moscow continues its brutal war against its neighbor. The conflict has caused widespread devastation and loss of life, and there is no end in sight. Intensified Shelling Russian forces have intensified their … Read more
MIDDLE EAST CRISIS: Security Council meets on Syria, plus Gaza and Lebanon updates 8 January 2025 The UN Security Council is meeting today to discuss the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, with a focus on the situation in Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon. Syria The conflict in Syria has been ongoing for over a decade, … Read more
DPR Korea’s nuclear quest thwarts disarmament efforts, Security Council hears 8 January 2025 New York – Efforts to rid the world of nuclear weapons have been significantly hampered by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) continued pursuit of its nuclear program, the United Nations Security Council heard today. Briefing the Council, Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament … Read more
Ukraine in Grip of Third Winter of Escalating Russian Attacks January 8, 2025 By [Author’s Name] Ukraine is bracing for its third consecutive winter under relentless Russian attacks, with no end to the conflict in sight. Intensified Bombardment In recent months, Russia has intensified its bombardment of Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. Kyiv, Kharkiv, and other … Read more
MIDDLE EAST CRISIS: Security Council meets on Syria, plus Gaza and Lebanon updates January 8, 2025, 12:00 PM United Nations, New York The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss the escalating crisis in the Middle East, with a particular focus on the conflicts in Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon. Syria … Read more