Tag: United Nations
South Africa’s Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
South African human rights lawyer and former United Nations human rights chief Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize in...
Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea of Invasion as Border Tensions Escalate
Ethiopia has accused neighbouring Eritrea of launching a military invasion of its northern territory, warning that it may be forced to defend itself as...
Elon Musk Challenges Mukesh Ambani Over Starlink’s Delayed India Launch
Elon Musk has accused powerful business interests of blocking Starlink’s launch in India, directing his criticism at billionaire Mukesh Ambani as the satellite internet...
Former ICC Judge Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
Former International Criminal Court judge Navi Pillay won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, October 9, for her efforts to promote peace and...
Nearly Three Years After Gaza Airstrike, 112 Palestinians Laid to Rest...
Nearly three years after an Israeli airstrike destroyed a residential building in Gaza City, the remains of 112 Palestinians recovered from the site were...
Global Diplomacy Intensifies Amid Security, Trade and Economic Challenges
Governments across the world remain engaged in intensive diplomatic efforts as geopolitical tensions, security concerns and economic uncertainty continue to dominate the international agenda....
World Food Programm Issues Urgent Appeal as Hunger Deepens in Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN) — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that northern Nigeria is facing its most severe hunger crisis in...
UN Chief Names Nigerian Ahunna Eziakonwa Special Adviser on Africa
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Ahunna Eziakonwa of Nigeria as his new Special Adviser on Africa, the United Nations announced...
At UN, Jimoh Ibrahim Highlights Tinubu’s Plan to Address Generational Grievances
NEW YORK (FN), Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Jimoh Ibrahim, said Monday that President Bola Tinubu is determined to resolve generational grievances...
U.S. envoy defends Maduro’s capture, denies occupation of Venezuela
Global backlash and U.S. defense as Maduro’s capture sparks debate on sovereignty
UNITED NATIONS (FN) — Russia’s envoy to the United Nations on Monday demanded...
