United Nations
UN staff member detained after Houthis raided offices in Sanaa, UN spokesperson says
UN condemns Houthi detentions of staff in Yemen, with 59 held as security forces raid offices, seizing equipment, making aid delivery harder.
Israeli officials rebuke possibility of 'official UN force' monitoring Gaza ceasefire
'Disregard for safety and security of the peacekeepers': UNIFIL alleges Israeli grenade attack
Taiwan’s sovereignty belongs to its people, not to China - opinion
Defunding the UN: A necessary step toward ending global hypocrisy and anti-Zionism - opinion
KNOW COMMENT: The UN’s bias against Israel and its anti-American stance has gone too far. It’s time for the US to lead a global process to defund the UN and create a new, fairer institution.
UN flies 12 staff out of Yemen after Houthi detentions, dozens still held
The United Nations flew 12 international staff members out of Yemen after they were detained by the Houthi authorities in Sanaa last week as part of a broader clampdown.
Senior Israeli official says 'UNRWA will no longer set foot in Gaza' despite ICJ ruling - KAN
Israel says it will not allow UNRWA to operate in Gaza despite an ICJ urging it to support UN relief efforts, citing past UN failures.
Israel must ensure basic needs in Gaza are met, says World Court
The ICJ also stated that Israel did not provide sufficient proof of Hamas's involvement in UNRWA.
Civilians in Sudan's al-Fashir cower from drones as siege worsens hunger
More than one million citizens have fled al-Fashir during the 18-month seige by the Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group that has ravaged North Darfur's capital.
Iran deal is over, says Tehran
Iran, Russia, and China informed the UN Security Council that Resolution 2231, which endorsed the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, has expired, marking the formal end of the agreement.
Palestinian Authority unveils $67b. Gaza reconstruction plan
The Palestinian Authority outlined a $67b, three-phase plan to rebuild Gaza over five years, as experts warn that Qatar and Turkey may cemnt Hamas control during reconstruction.
New Zealand reimposes sanctions on Iran over nuclear non-compliance
New Zealand will reintroduce UN sanctions on Iran, citing nuclear non-compliance, as well as ties to antisemitic attacks. Restrictions take effect Oct. 18.
Pakistan, Indonesia, and Azerbaijan weigh joining Gaza stabilization force
So far, Indonesia is the only country to publicly offer troops, saying it could deploy 20,000 soldiers under a United Nations mandated peacekeeping mission, something not outlined in Trump’s plan.
Gaza needs massive boost in emergency aid after ceasefire, UN relief chief says
Israeli officials said 600 trucks have been approved to enter the blockaded territory under the current US-brokered truce deal.
Israel tells UN will only allow half agreed number of aid trucks into Gaza
The restriction will be enacted due to Hamas's failure to return the remains of deceased Israeli hostages within the 72-hour window agreed on by Israel and Hamas.
