A transit centre for Ebola patients in DR Congo’s Ituri province was destroyed by fire, halting critical care for displaced communities amid ongoing violence and displacement.
UN leaders and Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz propose an independent panel to study global inequality, modeled after the IPCC, aiming to guide policy responses to widening disparities.
A UN report shows global homicides declining while organized crime grows more profitable and networked, shifting from local violence to transnational markets and digital exploitation.
UNICEF reports that one in five children in Lebanon goes to bed hungry amid deepening economic crisis and ongoing conflict, with 770,000 youngsters facing psychological distress.
UNHCR warns Malaysia’s return of 1,476 people to Myanmar risks violating international protection standards amid ongoing conflict and persecution risks.
The UN reports persistent obstacles to rebuilding Gaza one year after the ceasefire, with Gazans seeking a return to normal life amid ongoing restrictions and infrastructure gaps.
Renewed clashes in Baidoa, Somalia, have killed and injured children amid severe hunger, displacing families and damaging a health facility.
UN leaders debated AI governance during High-Level Week, balancing innovation with risks, accountability, and global inclusion amid divergent national priorities.
UN warns Gaza flood preparations are hindered by access restrictions and ordnance clearance delays, while Mexican women searching for the disappeared face escalating violence. Latvia’s alcohol curbs are linked to a 27%...
UN agencies highlight how food waste contributes to climate change and outline practical steps to cut losses and redirect surplus food.
WHO reports early care and oxygen access are critical to reducing deaths in DRC’s Ebola outbreak, where over 8,000 cases and nearly 4,000 fatalities have been recorded.
UN condemns deadly Myanmar airstrike killing at least 50, urges accountability, while warning against forced returns as Malaysia begins deportations of Myanmar nationals.
Heavy fighting in Yemen has suspended emergency healthcare in two hospitals and disrupted disease control, with WHO warning of rising cholera, measles and malnutrition amid dwindling supplies and overcrowded...
South Sudan reaffirmed its commitment to December elections to end the transition, urging the UN to lift sanctions and replace armed conflict with democratic processes.
North Korea told the UN its nuclear status is permanent and accused outside powers of undermining global peace, calling for adherence to UN Charter principles.
Humanitarian teams in eastern DRC face escalating challenges containing Ebola as violence displaces thousands from a camp, threatening outbreak control and access to aid.
The Middle East conflict has intensified calls for energy systems that are diverse, decentralised and locally controlled, with renewables now central to energy security strategies worldwide.
Sudan’s Foreign Minister told the UN General Assembly that any imposed solutions to the country’s conflict are unacceptable and called for adherence to the UN Headquarters Agreement after his country’s visa application...
The UN General Assembly closed its annual debate with calls to turn words into action, emphasizing peace, multilateralism, and urgent reforms amid shifting global priorities.
UN Member States adopted a renewed declaration to combat racism 25 years after the Durban Declaration, emphasizing reparatory justice, inclusive education, and digital accountability amid rising hate speech and systemic...
UNICEF warns Zaatari refugee camp risks losing water services due to underfunding and climate pressures, while UN experts condemn US migrant transfers for violating rights.
Canada’s Foreign Minister warned at the UN that the global order faces deep disruption, urging stronger multilateral cooperation and new partnerships to address shifting geopolitical dynamics and declining economic...
Nations endorsed the Abu Dhabi Declaration at the UN Crime Congress to strengthen cooperation against evolving digital-age crimes, emphasizing technology use with safeguards while prioritizing vulnerable groups.
India’s External Affairs Minister warned at the UN that distant conflicts impose heavy costs globally, urging restraint and accountability while highlighting terrorism and multipolar shifts.
Cuba’s Foreign Minister accused the United States of escalating pressure on Cuba, warning at the UN that such actions undermine international law and threaten the UN Charter’s principles.
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized Western policies at the UN, urging a Eurasian security framework while condemning actions in Ukraine, Venezuela, Iran, Gaza, and Cuba.
China’s Vice President Han Zheng urged the UN General Assembly to uphold the postwar international order, warning that conflicts and inequality threaten multilateralism and calling for dialogue over unilateral military...
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister told the UN that escalating Middle East threats endanger global stability, energy security and trade, urging stronger international cooperation to protect Gulf States and vital shipping...
A UN-backed AI expert urges African nations to develop homegrown artificial intelligence solutions tailored to local challenges rather than adopting imported models.
Haiti’s Prime Minister urged the UN to stand with Haiti as it strengthens security forces and seeks full deployment of an international gang suppression mission amid escalating gang violence.