Rep. Elise Stefanik opened her confirmation hearing Tuesday for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations by pledging to implement President Donald Trump’s “America First” mandate and roll

An open letter calling for efforts to increase food production to avert a world hunger catastrophe has been signed by more than 150 winners of the Nobel

An Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal expected to take effect on Sunday has sparked hope for life-saving aid to reach Palestinians, but aid agencies warn of obstacles from destroyed infrastructure, massive need and collapsed law and order.

On January 15, 2025, the long-awaited ceasefire proposal between Israel and Hamas was approved, bringing the first bout of relief for the people of the Gaza Strip after 15 months of conflict. This has allowed for the exchange of prisoners and hostages between the two nations as well as a greater flow of humanitarian aid

The United Nations humanitarian coordinator in Gaza said Tuesday trucks from the UN, aid groups, governments and the private sector are arriving and no major looting has been reported — just a few minor incidents.

Chi Lael, the United Nations, UN, World Food Programme, WFP, spokesperson for Nigeria, addressed journalists last week and shared some alarming statistics. She said that she would normally only speak for her own programme but had decided to make a joint statement on behalf of the WPF and two other UN agencies that also have responsibilities related

Israel-Hamas ceasefire brings hope for aid to Palestinians, but challenges remain in delivering life-saving assistance.

Back in Amman, they are preparing more aid for delivery to Gaza. The Jordanian Hashemite Charity Organisation says it could load 150 trucks a day for Gaza if given the go-ahead. There is no shortage of willingness. Aid agencies, the UN and other groups are ready. They are - all of them - waiting for the full opening of Gaza to aid, and for peace.

SECRETARY-GENERAL António Guterres welcomed the start earlier on Sunday of the ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza, as UN humanitarian convoys brought in

As the Gaza ceasefire takes hold, aid workers caution that the toughest challenges are yet to come, describing the truce as only the first step

Here are the key functions of the United Nations, including maintaining peace, promoting human rights, delivering humanitarian aid, and fostering sustainable development.

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) said she would demand reforms and transparency if confirmed to become the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, vowing to ensure the organization “serves the interests” of the United States during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday.