The conflict in Ukraine and tensions over North Korea and Iran have lifted the threat of nuclear disaster to a level not seen since the Cold War.
Tag: United Nations
In Libyan Town Searching for Justice, a Struggle Even to Find Graves
Libya’s political chaos has left little room for the reconciliation that many residents see as necessary for peace. Few places feel that more than Tarhuna, where a murderous band of brothers reigned for years.
Gangs Advance on the Seat of Haitian Government Power: ‘Haitians Are Hostages’
Over 470 people have been killed, injured or are missing in recent violence, according to the U.N., as gangs expand their control and threaten the presidential palace.
Blinken and Lavrov Discuss Griner in Their First Call of the War
Ukraine said it was ready for Black Sea grain shipments to resume, while the top Russian and American diplomats talked about a prisoner swap involving the basketball star Brittney Griner.
Explosion Kills Dozens of Ukrainian Captives at Russian-Held Prison
At least 50 captured fighters died in a blast at a prison in eastern Ukraine, with no clarity on exactly what happened and each country blaming the other.
Russia Agrees to Let Ukraine Ship Grain, Easing World Food Shortage
Ukraine and Russia signed a deal to lift Russia’s blockade of Ukrainian ports, which has worsened a global food crisis — their most important agreement since the war began.
António Guterres Warns That Humanity Faces ‘Collective Suicide’ Over Climate Crisis
Secretary General António Guterres’ comments came as swaths of Europe faced dangerously high temperatures on Monday.
After Ukraine-Russia Meeting, U.N. Sees ‘a Ray of Hope’ to Free Grain
Negotiators did not reach a deal to allow grain to flow from blockaded Ukrainian ports and ease a global food crisis, but the U.N. secretary general said they made progress.
U.N. Yields to Russia’s Limits on Aid Mission in Syria
Just days earlier, the U.N. Security Council had failed to agree to continue humanitarian assistance to four million Syrians in Idlib Province, after Russia vetoed plans to extend it for one year.
Russia Votes to Shut Down Last U.N. Aid Route Into Syria
Millions of Syrians whose lives have already been shattered by more than a decade of war may be left without food, medicine and other supplies.