UN agencies warn humanitarian system in Sudan ‘could collapse’
UN agencies warn Sudan’s humanitarian system faces imminent collapse due to severe funding shortages, risking the lives of millions amid ongoing conflict and displacement.
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Guterres: Old global order must change as power shifts to emerging economies
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged emerging economies to reform global institutions, including the UN Security Council, to reflect current geopolitical realities and ensure inclusive growth.
Married at 13, pregnant and starving: Child brides of Yemen
Child marriage and malnutrition in Yemen are driving severe health risks for pregnant girls and women, with UN agencies warning of rising maternal mortality and infant vulnerability.
‘Where do we go?’: How Israel’s ‘yellow line’ is closing in on Palestinians
Israel’s expanding ‘yellow line’ in Gaza has confined Palestinians to less than 40% of the Strip, displacing families repeatedly and worsening humanitarian conditions amid ongoing military operations.
Security Council LIVE: Ambassadors mark 9/11 with counter-terrorism push on AI and drones
The UN Security Council commemorated 25 years since 9/11 with a counter-terrorism briefing, focusing on evolving militant tactics including AI, drones, and encrypted platforms, while adopting a new presidential...
Surge in displacement following fighting in southwest Yemen
Renewed clashes in southwest Yemen have displaced at least 46,000 people, with displacement figures rising rapidly as Houthi rebels advance and pro-government forces retreat.
Terrorist propaganda is outpacing global efforts to stop it, UN report finds
A UN report warns terrorist propaganda has become deeply embedded in group operations, outpacing government countermeasures and increasingly targeting youth through gaming and social platforms.
‘An assault on humanity itself’: Guterres pays tribute to 9/11 victims, survivors and first responders
UN Secretary-General António Guterres honored 9/11 victims and survivors, calling the attacks an assault on humanity, while warning of rights abuses in counter-terrorism responses.
Human cost of violence in South Sudan ‘continues to grow’
UN investigators warn that escalating violence, political tensions and corruption in South Sudan threaten civilians and the planned democratic transition ahead of December elections.
Ukraine: Drone attacks on Chornobyl are ‘gambling with the safety of millions of people’
UN Development Programme chief warns drone strikes on Chornobyl’s protective structures endanger millions, calling for an immediate halt to such attacks.
UN climate chief warns political division is undermining fight against ‘economic security emergency’
UN climate chief Simon Stiell warns political divisions are undermining climate action, calling rising temperatures a continent-wide economic emergency for Europe.
Guterres urges leaders to invest in peace as conflicts deepen
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged global leaders to prioritize peacebuilding efforts amid rising conflicts and divisions, emphasizing sustained investment in diplomacy and social systems.
Plight of Afghans going ‘from bad to worse’, but the world is looking away: Türk
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk warns Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis is worsening as Taliban restrictions intensify, while global attention fades and forced returns of refugees rise.
Record number of attacks on education, global fund warns
A UN-backed global fund reports a record 9,259 attacks on education in 2024, disrupting learning for 258 million children across 87 countries amid rising conflict and military use of schools.
‘The water comes up to our knees’: Climate hazards shut millions of children out of school in 2025
Climate hazards disrupted schooling for an estimated 171 million students globally in 2025, with storms, floods, and heatwaves forcing closures, reduced attendance, and heightened dropout risks, particularly for girls.
AI datacentres pose growing threat to electricity systems worldwide
UNECE warns AI datacentres are outpacing grid upgrades, risking blackouts and instability as energy demand surges faster than power infrastructure can adapt.
Ebola response in eastern DR Congo must include food aid, WFP says
The World Food Programme urges international support to integrate food aid with Ebola response in eastern DRC, citing conflict, displacement, and severe hunger as key obstacles to halting the outbreak.
In Gaza, women-headed households face ‘impossible choices’ to survive
Nearly one in four Gaza households is now headed by a woman, UN Women reports, as ongoing violence and restricted access deepen survival crises for female-led families.
Ships and seafarers increasingly caught in the crossfire of unrelated wars
The UN warns of an unprecedented surge in maritime threats across four critical regions, endangering global trade and food security as ships become geopolitical leverage.
Syria’s transition hinges on justice for all, UN Human Rights Council hears
UN investigators told the Human Rights Council that Syria’s transition requires justice, inclusion and guarantees against renewed violations, citing ongoing violence and institutional gaps nearly two years after the...
‘This is not 1945’: General Assembly president gavels open new session aimed at restoring global trust
The UN General Assembly opened its 81st session with a call to restore trust in the institution amid global crises, as its new president emphasized adapting the UN to modern challenges.
Tobacco use can undermine fertility, UN health agency warns
The UN health agency warns that tobacco use reduces fertility in both men and women, increasing infertility risk by up to 40% and cutting IVF success rates by half.
UN chief demands Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon amid Nabatieh escalation
UN Secretary-General demands Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon as civilian casualties rise in southern Lebanon, particularly around Nabatieh, amid intensified fighting.
AI: Türk urges action before it becomes an ‘existential risk to humanity’
UN human rights chief Volker Türk urged immediate global action to regulate AI before it poses an existential threat, warning of unchecked power and autonomous weapons risks.
Coordinated action on clean air and climate change can net $15 for every dollar spent
A UN-backed report finds coordinated air quality and climate measures yield $15 in benefits per dollar spent, preventing millions of premature deaths and accelerating emissions cuts by 2050.
Human rights chief Türk renews call for end to spiralling Sudan war
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk urged an immediate ceasefire in Sudan’s fourth-year war, citing rising civilian casualties from drone strikes and foreign interference.
‘Advance safety for all’: International police cooperation helps tackle cross-border crime
The UN highlights the need for international police cooperation to combat cross-border crime, citing organised crime’s role in global homicides and the role of UN Police in strengthening law enforcement amid weakened...
New reservoir offers innovative solution to South Sudan cattle beef
A UN-backed reservoir in South Sudan’s Terekeka county aims to ease tensions between farmers and cattle herders by providing a reliable water source, reducing competition over scarce resources and encouraging displaced...
As wildfires spread north, UN agencies race to help Europe adapt
UN agencies are assisting European countries adapting to rising wildfire risks as climate change shifts fire patterns northward, with over 600,000 hectares burned in the EU by August 2026.
Central Park adapts to climate change while helping New York stay cool
Central Park in New York is adapting to climate change through new planting strategies, composting, water recycling, and electrified equipment to maintain its cooling and ecological functions amid rising temperatures...