Trump's UN envoy Haley resigns, rules out 2020 run for office

Nikki Haley, a rising Republican star, said on Tuesday she was stepping down as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

Landmine risk for thousands displaced by floods in Laos

Thousands of people in Laos, are sheltering in areas contaminated by landmines as floods and mud hamper aid delivery.

United Nations condemns excessive Israeli force against Palestinians

Over 120 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in Gaza border protests since March 30.

June 14, 2018 | 07:56 am GMT+7

Ban plastic bags? UN seeks to cut pollution as recycling falls short

Up to five trillion plastic bags are used worldwide each year.

June 05, 2018 | 10:30 am GMT+7

Nigeria's Boko Haram has abducted more than 1,000 children since 2013: UN

'Children in northeastern Nigeria continue to come under attack at a shocking scale.'

April 13, 2018 | 07:54 am GMT+7

US, Russia clash at UN over chemical weapons attacks in Syria

Donald Trump and western allies are discussing possible military action to punish Assad for a suspected poison gas attack on Saturday.

April 11, 2018 | 08:17 am GMT+7

Air strikes again hit Syria's Ghouta, UN considers ceasefire resolution

At least 416 people have been killed in eastern Ghouta since Sunday night, with more than 2,100 wounded from the assault by Syria's military and its allies.

February 23, 2018 | 07:50 am GMT+7

UN concerned over bodies dumped in east Libyan cities

Pictures posted on social media appeared to show the bodies, bloodied and mutilated, lying in the dirt.

January 28, 2018 | 09:05 am GMT+7

South Korea seizes another ship suspected of transferring oil to North Korea

The ship can carry 5,100 tons of oil and has a crew mostly from China and Myanmar.

December 31, 2017 | 05:24 pm GMT+7

UN condemns 'outrageous' N.Korea missile launch, Pyongyang says more to come

Kim Jong Un said more exercises with the Pacific as the target were needed.

August 30, 2017 | 09:24 am GMT+7