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Israeli ambassador confronts Iran at U.N. meeting
Speaking at an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council, Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan confronted his Iranian counterpart with footage of Iranian missiles being intercepted over the Al-Aqsa Mosque, a Muslim holy site located in Bethlehem. "Here, you can look at it," said Erdan, holding an iPad displaying the footage.
U.S. says 'our actions have been purely defensive,' pushes for ceasefire in Gaza
In the U.N. Security Council emergency meeting on Sunday, the United States said its actions to aid Israel against Iranian attacks were “purely defensive.” “The United States will explore additional measures to hold Iran accountable here at the United Nations,” said Robert Wood, U.S. deputy ambassador to the U.N. “More immediately, the Security Council must unequivocally condemn Iran’s aggressive actions and call for Iran and its partners and proxies to cease their attacks.”
Middle East, world cannot 'afford more war,' U.N. secretary-general says
During opening remarks at an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council on Sunday, Secretary-General António Guterres said that "it's time to step back from the brink."
U.S. ambassador condemns Russia and China for vetoing U.N. Security Council resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, condemned China and Russia for voting against a Security Council resolution which called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, saying they did it for "cynical" reasons.
Haiti prepares for a transition of power as deadly violence escalates
Haiti is preparing for a transition of power, with the help of the U.S., after weeks of the country being overrun by deadly gang violence.
Israel-Hamas war: U.S. vetoes U.N. Security Council ceasefire vote
On Tuesday, the United States vetoed a vote by the United Nations Security Council to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The draft resolution brought forth by Algerian ambassador Amar Bendjama was approved by 13 countries, with the United Kingdom abstaining and the United States voting against. According to U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the reason for the veto was in part due to ongoing negotiations over the release of Israeli hostages still being held by Hamas. "Proceeding with the vote today was wishful and irresponsible. And so, while we cannot support a resolution that would put sensitive negotiations in jeopardy, we look forward to engaging on a text that we believe will address so many of the concerns we all share," she said.
U.S. ambassador on passage of U.N. Security Council resolution for aid to Gaza: 'This was tough, but we got there'
The United Nations Security Council passed a resolution on Friday that called for increased aid deliveries to Gaza, but not for a cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hamas. Speaking after the vote, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the U.N. praised the body for passing the resolution, noting the intense negotiations over the last week: "This was tough, but we got there." The vote had been delayed every day since Monday over U.S. objections to calling for a suspension of fighting and who will oversee deliveries of aid. Friday's vote was 13-0 in favor of the resolution, with the U.S. and Russia abstaining.
U.N. passes resolution calling for a ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war
The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday passed a nonbinding resolution calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The vote was 153 in favor of the resolution, 10 against and 23 countries abstaining.
U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly votes to demand an immediate ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war
The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday voted in favor of a nonbinding resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas, which has just entered its third month.
'Deadly cycle' of climate change must change, U.N. chief warns ahead of COP28 summit
The U.N. climate conference known as COP28 begins Thursday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Here are all the key facts and contentious issues to know about ahead of the summit.
Israel-Hamas war: Where will Palestinian refugees go?
An estimated 1.4 million people have been displaced in Gaza since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war — and while the Rafah border crossing into Egypt has been opened, so far only severely injured Palestinians and those with foreign passports have been allowed to cross. Yahoo News explains the factors complicating relocation for those caught in the conflict.
Biden announces release of 2 American hostages: Full coverage of the Israel-Hamas war
Judith and Natalie Raanan of Evanston, Ill., were visiting family when they were taken during the Oct. 7 attacks.
Israel-Gaza conflict - live: Key updates from the region as 1 million people told to evacuate Gaza
Follow all the key updates with Yahoo's live coverage of the developing situation in the Middle East.
U.N. secretary-general delivers dire warning on climate change: 'Humanity has opened the gates of hell'
Opening the Climate Ambition Summit at the United Nations on Wednesday, Secretary-General António Guterres said “humanity has opened the gates of hell” and described the devastating effects of climate change around the world. He also saw reason for hope, and urged countries to take action. “The future is not fixed," he said, "It is for leaders like you to write it.”
'Humanity has opened the gates of hell': U.N. chief calls for climate change action
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres opened the United Nations’ Climate Ambition Summit on Wednesday in New York City with a dramatic declaration.
Zelensky asks nations at U.N. to support Ukrainian peace plan
Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked nations to support a Ukrainian peace plan that would end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Zelensky also warned against making deals with Russia, saying “Evil cannot be trusted.”
Zelensky at U.N.: 'Evil cannot be trusted — ask Prigozhin'
The Ukrainian president arrived in New York City Tuesday to address the United Nations General Assembly and is expected to plead for more aid for his war-torn country.
Biden at the U.N. says supporting Ukraine will deter would-be aggressors from invading other countries
Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, President Biden said the U.S. will continue to support Ukraine against the Russian invasion. Biden said the support for Ukraine is vital to discourage other nations from violating the sovereignty of their neighbors.
We just had the hottest August on record. What does it mean?
Last month was the hottest August ever recorded and the second hottest month ever measured, behind only this past July, the World Meteorological Organization and the European Union's Earth Observation Program, known as Copernicus, announced.
Scorching July on pace to be hottest month on record as climate change continues to worsen
Scientists from the United Nations and the European Union announced Thursday that the first three weeks of July were the three hottest weeks on record and that the month was almost certain to be the warmest in recorded history.
Putin just made the global food crisis even worse
Speaking at a Russia-Africa summit in St. Petersburg on Thursday, President Vladimir Putin claimed Western countries were “obstructing” his agricultural exports and blamed them for the global food “crisis.”
The souring of U.S.-North Korea relations
The United Nations Command, which operates the demilitarized zone, said the American, identified by the U.S. Army as Pvt. Travis King, was on a civilian tour of the so-called peace village of Panmunjom on Tuesday when he crossed into North Korea.
Why Russia is suspending the Black Sea grain deal with Ukraine
Russia announced on Monday that it was suspending a crucial deal that allows grain to be exported from Ukraine to countries in Africa and the Middle East.
Crisis in Haiti deepens after earthquake, heavy floods — and other world news you may have missed
On Tuesday, a 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti, killing at least four people and injuring nearly 40 others. Just days before, heavy floods killed at least 52 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Some of the people struggling with the aftermath were already living in displacement campsites after a 2021 earthquake destroyed their homes.
This toddler was a refugee - he died as his family waited years to be resettled
Fadi's family wanted to take the legal option, but now they ask if he'd still be alive had they crossed the English Channel.
More than a quarter of a billion people faced severe hunger in 2022
More than 258 million people across 58 countries faced high levels of acute food insecurity in 2022, according to a new United Nations-led report. Despite years of warnings, experts say this latest hunger crisis is part of a long and avoidable cycle.