At least 40 migrants drown in shipwreck off Tunisia At least 40 migrants have drowned in a shipwreck off Tunisia as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to Italy, United Nations and Tunisian officials ... World • 16 Apr
H&M pauses placing new orders in Myanmar Sweden's H&M, the world's second-biggest fashion retailer, said it was shocked by the use of deadly force against protesters in Myanmar and that it had ... Business • 08 Mar
UN waiting for proof Dubai's Princess Latifa is alive The UN has said it was yet to see evidence from the United Arab Emirates that Dubai's Sheikha Latifa was still alive, a fortnight after ... World • 05 Mar
UN tells Myanmar army to 'stop murdering' protesters Defiant anti-coup protesters have returned to the streets across Myanmar after the deadliest day of the junta's crackdown, as the United Nations called on the ... World • 04 Mar
UN urges US to reverse Yemen decision over famine fears The United States must cancel its decision to classify Yemen's Houthi rebels as "terrorists" to avoid the risk of a famine not seen for decades, ... World • 14 Jan
Nobel-winning WFP says 270m people face starvation Around 270 million people worldwide stand on the brink of starvation, the head of the United Nations' World Food Programme said as he received the ... World • 10 Dec 20
'Bleak milestone' as 80m people displaced - UN Despite calls for ceasefires and compassion amid the Covid-19 pandemic, violence and persecution have continued to force people from their homes, with record numbers now ... World • 09 Dec 20
Child malnutrition soars in war-torn Yemen - UN Malnutrition among young children has soared to the highest levels ever recorded in parts of war-torn Yemen, according to the United Nations. World • 27 Oct 20
Treaty banning nuclear weapons to enter into force An international treaty banning nuclear weapons has been ratified by a 50th country, the UN has said, allowing the "historic" text to enter into force ... World • 25 Oct 20
Trump uses UN to hit out at China, Xi urges cooperation US President Donald Trump used the UN General Assembly to attack China's handling of the coronavirus pandemic today, saying it must be held accountable for ... World • 22 Sep 20
'Digital diplomacy' at the UN General Assembly The annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, which begins today in New York, usually involves a long convoy of limousines on the streets ... World • 22 Sep 20
We must work together, says Guterres at UN anniversary World leaders are coming together, virtually, today to mark the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, as the deadly coronavirus pandemic challenges the effectiveness and ... World • 21 Sep 20
World missing all targets to save nature - UN Countries are set to miss all of the targets they set themselves a decade ago to preserve nature and save Earth's vital biodiversity, the United ... World • 15 Sep 20
115 Irish troops arrive home from Lebanon More than 100 Irish peacekeeping troops have arrived back from Lebanon after their return was delayed last month due to Covid-19 restrictions. Ireland • 22 Jun 20
Record 79.5m people displaced, 1% of humanity - UN Nearly 80 million people have been forced to flee their homes due to violence and persecution, marking a near-doubling of global displacement in a decade, ... World • 18 Jun 20
Ireland wins seat on United Nations Security Council Ireland has won a seat for a two-year term on the United Nations Security Council. World • 18 Jun 20
Rules agreed ahead of Ireland's Security Council bid The United Nations has agreed new procedures for next month's Security Council vote. Ireland • 30 May 20
Peacekeepers' families welcome June return date After weeks of uncertainty, soldiers and their families have welcomed the news that Irish peacekeeping troops currently in Lebanon will return home towards the end ... Ireland • 22 May 20
UN chief says world powers divided and lack leadership United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has lamented a lack of leadership by world powers and a divided international community in the fight against the coronavirus. Coronavirus • 01 May 20
Global coronavirus death toll passes 200,000 Global deaths linked to the coronavirus have now passed 200,000, while confirmed cases of the virus are expected to hit three million in coming days. Coronavirus • 25 Apr 20
Number of people suffering acute hunger could double The Covid-19 pandemic could almost double the number of people suffering acute hunger in the world, pushing it to more than a quarter of a ... World • 22 Apr 20
UN call for 'equitable' access to any Covid-19 vaccine The 193 members of the United Nations General Assembly have adopted a resolution calling for "equitable, efficient and timely" access to any future vaccines developed ... Coronavirus • 21 Apr 20
'We are at war with a virus' - UN chief warns United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that a global recession "is a near certainty" and that "we are at war with a virus". World • 19 Mar 20
9 in 10 of all people hold bias against women - study Nearly 90% of the world's population - of every gender - holds some prejudice against women, according to a UN study published today ahead of ... World • 06 Mar 20
Former UN chief Javier Perez de Cuellar dies aged 100 Former UN chief Javier Perez de Cuellar, who was known for his peace-making efforts including brokering a ceasefire in the Iran-Iraq war, has died in ... World • 05 Mar 20
