The world discharges over 52 million tons of plastic waste into oceans each year, a 4-10 fold increase from a few years ago, impacting 4,000 marine species.
Germany failed to secure a non-permanent seat on the Security Council against Austria and Portugal, possibly due to Berlin's support for Israel and Ukraine.
The United Nations' meteorological agency urges countries to prepare for a strong El Nino phenomenon, which could intensify extreme weather in the coming months.
Cambodia has sent notice to Thailand and the UN Secretary-General to initiate compulsory conciliation procedures regarding the maritime dispute between the two nations.
Russia accuses the US of violating host country obligations by denying a visa to Deputy Foreign Minister Alimov for a United Nations meeting in New York.
The Trump administration threatens to revoke visas for the Palestine delegation at the UN if Ambassador Riyad Mansour does not cease his candidacy for Vice-President of the General Assembly.
United Nations Security Council members strongly condemn the attack on the Barakah nuclear power plant by unmanned aerial vehicles reportedly originating from Iraq.
The US ambassador to the United Nations announced that the United Arab Emirates is utilizing the Iron Dome air defense system, which was transferred by Israel.
