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UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the deadliest Russian strikes on Kyiv this year, which killed 17 people, as a violation of international humanitarian law amid escalating civilian casualties in Ukraine.
UN human rights experts warn US sanctions on Cuba deepen a humanitarian crisis, risking severe shortages in fuel, food, and healthcare, and urge Washington to revoke measures violating international law.
Ebola Bundibugyo has infected 19 internally displaced people in five camps in Ituri province, killing five, as the outbreak nears 4,000 cases and 1,800 deaths since May, according to UNHCR and WHO.
UNICEF reports at least 300 children killed in Gaza since a ceasefire took effect in October 2025, amid ongoing hostilities and severe humanitarian conditions despite a proposed U.S.-led peace plan.
A UN report documents gang violence in Port-au-Prince, citing 542 killings, 355 injuries, and 18,000 displacements over 3.5 months, alongside widespread sexual violence and gang control of 90% of the capital.
UN disarmament chief marks Hiroshima’s 81st anniversary by urging renewed dialogue and diplomacy to prevent nuclear war, warning of eroding global safeguards.
The UN rights chief reported a surge in executions and death sentences in Iran since late February, citing their use to suppress dissent and intimidate the population amid ongoing protests.
The UN World Food Programme warns that a strengthening El Niño could push 49 million more people into acute hunger by 2027, intensifying food insecurity in vulnerable regions.
A UN human rights expert hailed the U.S. extradition proceedings against Andrew and Tristan Tate as a critical step toward accountability for alleged violence against women and girls, urging coordinated justice efforts...
The UN reports July 2026 as the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since April 2022, with 1,396 killed and 7,978 injured in the first half of the year amid intensified Russian strikes.
A UN rights expert urged Cambodia to protect political freedoms ahead of elections, citing detentions and displacement, while the IMO warned of ecological risks from stranded ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the IOM...
The UN World Food Programme warns that 14 million Afghans now face acute food insecurity, with funding shortfalls forcing aid cuts just as malnutrition and displacement surge.
A UN biodiversity official warns Africa faces severe ecological decline as global spending to protect nature lags far behind destructive subsidies, threatening food, water and livelihoods across the continent.
The UN warns Gaza remains unsafe for civilians as Israeli attacks continue, including on schools and homes, despite a ceasefire, with over 1,200 fatalities and 3,943 injuries reported since October.
The WHO reports progress on trials for a new Ebola vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo species amid the DRC’s largest outbreak, with results expected in months. Animal trials have begun in the UK and Canada, while a...
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have caused significant declines in global exports of energy, fertilizers, and industrial products, with natural gas exports falling by 95% and urea by 83%, according to the...
The UN and partners opened new Ebola centres in eastern DRC as cases surged to record levels, including a 100-bed treatment facility and a transit centre to speed up case identification and referrals amid ongoing...
UN warns drone strikes in Sudan endanger civilians and disrupt aid delivery amid ongoing conflict between the SAF and RSF, with dozens killed in North Darfur and renewed attacks in North Kordofan.
The UN’s World Food Programme uses AI-driven HungerMap Live 2.0 to forecast hunger crises in Somalia, enabling faster aid delivery to malnourished communities amid severe food insecurity affecting 6 million people.
UN agencies report Israeli strikes in Gaza killed over two dozen people and violated Lebanese airspace over 100 times despite ceasefire agreements, while humanitarian needs remain severe.
A Venezuelan woman was trafficked to Trinidad and Tobago after responding to a fraudulent Facebook job advert, later escaping with the help of a taxi passenger and local authorities.
Ukrainians are restoring daily life despite the war, with UN-led projects restoring schools, maternity wards, childcare, transport and healthcare across frontline regions.
UN agencies report rising civilian casualties across Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank as the Secretary-General urges an immediate end to hostilities amid regional escalation.
The UN weather agency warns a strong El Niño will intensify starting next month, with sea-surface temperatures in key regions expected to exceed 2.9°C above normal, amplifying extreme weather risks globally.