LIVE: Security Council meets on Syria transition and humanitarian crisis
Global perspective Human stories UN Photo/Manuel Elías A wide view of the Security Council meeting on the situation in Syria. LIVE: Security Council...
Somalia at ‘real risk of famine’ as Middle East war fallout continues
Somalia at ‘real risk of famine’ as Middle East war fallout continues By Daniel Johnson, Geneva 15 May 2026 Peace and Security At...
Israeli military strikes add to civilian suffering in Gaza, West Bank and Lebanon
Israeli military strikes add to civilian suffering in Gaza, West Bank and Lebanon The latest UN humanitarian update on conditions in Gaza and the...
LIVE UPDATES: UN committee commemorates the 78th anniversary of the Nakba
Global perspective Human stories UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe Commemoration of the 78th anniversary of the Nakba convened by the Committee on the Exercise of...
WHO sounds alarm over nicotine pouches targeting young people
WHO sounds alarm over nicotine pouches targeting young people In a new report, the UN health agency described the “deceptive tactics” manufacturers use...
Afghan mothers and children face worsening hunger crisis, WFP warns
Afghan mothers and children face worsening hunger crisis, WFP warns “WFP has been sounding alarm bells for months,” Carl Skau, WFP Deputy Executive...
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Blackouts and shortages disrupt healthcare across Cuba Shortages of electricity, fuel, medicine and medical supplies are severely disrupting emergency care, blood banks, laboratories,...
World News in Brief: UN relief vehicle struck in Ukraine, emergency airdrops in South Sudan, backlash against LGBTIQ+ rights
World News in Brief: UN relief vehicle struck in Ukraine, emergency airdrops in South Sudan, backlash against LGBTIQ+ rights The vehicle was part...
Global energy and trade disruption pushing millions towards poverty
Global energy and trade disruption pushing millions towards poverty The warnings came during a special meeting of the UN Economic and Social Council...
Elina Svitolina defeats Iga Swiatek, will face Coco Gauff in Italian Open finals
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