United Nations

  • Feb 14
  • 7 min read

UNRWA row fallout could devastate Gaza Palestinians

The international controversy over the UN Palestinian refugee agency is deepening

Palestinians
  • Jan 29
  • 2 min read

Israeli-Palestinian war will impact the global system

Israel has accused the UN of complicity in atrocities, while itself suffering a blow over genocide charges

Israel
  • Jan 29
  • 2 min read

New Cyprus UN envoy will find positions have hardened

The UN remains committed to BBF as Cypriot leaders either pay lip service or openly reject it

Cyprus
  • Jan 17
  • 2 min read

Vested interests preserve South-east Asian cybercrime

A new UN report outlines the expanding nature of online criminal activity in South-east Asia

South-east Asia
  • Dec 15, 2023
  • 2 min read

Venezuela-Guyana tensions ease but dispute will go on

Following mediated talks yesterday, Caracas and Georgetown have pledged dialogue and not conflict over border dispute

Venezuela
  • Dec 11, 2023
  • 2 min read

Shrinking global aid budget may have long-term impact

The UN has announced a much-reduced aid appeal for 2024, despite continued high humanitarian needs

International
  • Dec 7, 2023
  • 2 min read

Israel will resist international pressure on Gaza

The UN secretary-general has cited a rarely used clause in the UN Charter to call for a humanitarian ceasefire

Israel
  • Dec 5, 2023
  • 2 min read

Declining aid to Syrians will worsen poverty

The World Food Programme will end its flagship food aid delivery next month

Syria