Mongolia Elected to UN Statistics Commission for 2027–2030 Term
MONGOLIA ELECTED AS MEMBER OF THE UN STATISTICS COMMISSION At the meeting of the Management Segment of the United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council held on April 8, 2026,…
UN Chief Welcomes US–Iran Two-Week Ceasefire, Urges Compliance
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the conflict in the Middle East The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the United States and…
UN Chief Urges Immediate Ceasefire and Return to Dialogue
The unfolding crisis in the Middle East constitutes a grave threat to international peace and security and has caused immense suffering for civilians. De-escalation and dialogue are the only way…
UN mission due in DR Congo to help enforce ceasefire: Qatar
The UN will soon send a mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo’s volatile east to help enforce a ceasefire that has been breached despite peace agreements. – The announcement…
UN says Houthi seizure of telecom gear threatens Yemen aid
Yemen’s Houthi paramilitary has removed critical telecommunications equipment belonging to the U.N., the global body said on Friday, warning that further restrictions on its work would fuel a worsening humanitarian…
UN calls for 52-day pause in global wars ahead of Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
The United Nations and the organisers of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics have called for a seven-week pause in all global conflicts a week ahead of the opening of the…
Norway Reiterates Commitment to UN Human Rights Amid Global Challenges
I had a very good exchange with Volker Turk today. In a tougher geopolitical climate, with mounting pressure on human rights promotion, Norway remains a committed partner of UN Human…
UN Deputy Chief DiCarlo Holds Talks With Afghan Foreign Minister in Kabul
Rosemary DiCarlo, the UN Deputy Secretary-General, met with Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi during her visit to Kabul. – The two discussed coordination and engagement between the Islamic Emirate…
Israel cuts ties with three global bodies after US withdrawal
Israel’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday it was severing ties with three international organisations, including two UN agencies, following the United States’ withdrawal from 66 global bodies last week. –…