- 2d ago
Germany loses UN Security Council election for first time as Austria, Portugal win seats
Germany lost its bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the first time on Wednesday, as Austria and Portugal secured the two available seats for the Western Europe group in a single round of voting.
- 2d ago
Iran strikes Kuwait and Bahrain after US attacks on Qeshm island, killing one and wounding 63
Iranian missiles and drones hit Kuwait and Bahrain on Wednesday, killing at least one person and wounding 63, in retaliation for US strikes on an Iranian vessel and Qeshm island. The EU condemned the attacks as a violation of international law.
- 2d ago
UN warns of likely El Niño event by August, raising fears of extreme weather worldwide
The World Meteorological Organization says there is an 80% chance El Niño conditions will develop between June and August, with a 90% probability it persists through November, amplifying heatwaves, droughts, and floods.
- 2d ago
UN warns of potentially strong El Niño later this year, urges world to brace for extreme weather and heat records
The World Meteorological Organization says there’s an 80 percent chance of an El Niño event between June and August, likely lasting through November, with at least moderate strength. The agency urges governments and humanitarian groups to prepare for extreme weather, heatwaves, and disruptions to agriculture and water supplies.
- 3d ago
Russian missile and drone barrage kills at least 23 in Kyiv and Dnipro, Zelensky warns of second night of strikes
Russia launched over 70 missiles and 650 drones at Ukraine overnight, killing at least 23 people in Kyiv and Dnipro. President Zelensky warned intelligence indicates a second large-scale attack may follow.
- 3d ago
Romania brings Russian drone strike on Galați apartment block to UN Security Council in historic first
Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu addressed an emergency UN Security Council session on Monday, convened for the first time at Romania's direct request, after a Russian Geran-2 drone exploded on a residential building in Galați, injuring two civilians.
- 5d ago
UN Blacklists Israel and Russia for Sexual Violence in Conflict, Israel Severs Ties with Guterres
The United Nations has for the first time added Israeli and Russian security forces to its annual blacklist of parties committing sexual violence in conflict zones, citing patterns of rape, genital mutilation, and torture against detainees. Israel immediately severed all ties with Secretary-General António Guterres in protest.
- May 29
UN blacklists Israel and Russia for conflict-related sexual violence; Israel severs ties with Secretary-General
A new United Nations report accuses Israeli security forces and Russian troops of systematic sexual violence, prompting Israel to announce it is severing all contact with Secretary-General António Guterres.
