The United Nations’ top court issued a legal opinion Wednesday stating that Israel, as an occupying power, is obligated to work with UN agencies to facilitate humanitarian aid in Gaza, a rebuke of the blockade it imposed on the Palestinian enclave earlier this year.

The U.N. Security Council in recent years has experienced gridlock on major issues, drawing significant criticism.

The Houthi rebels have detained two additional United Nations staff members and raided the homes of several others in Yemen over the last 48 hours.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed that his country's alliance with Russia will "advance non-stop," and is now "rising to its historic peak," state-run media said Friday.

International Court of Justice issues non-binding ruling requiring Israel to cooperate with UNRWA despite the U.N. agency's alleged Hamas connections.

The International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel must allow the U.N. aid agency, UNRWA, to provide humanitarian assistance in Gaza.

It is a fitting tribute to celebrate here in Nairobi – the UN’s only headquarters in the Global South – where diplomacy, science and partnerships come together to turn ideas into action. For the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Nairobi is not just our host; it is the heartbeat of environmental multilateralism.

Israel accused Unrwa of being infiltrated by Hamas. The agency denied the claim, insisting it was impartial. The ICJ was asked to also cover in its opinion Israel's duty to allow the unhindered delivery of essential supplies to Palestinians.