‘This is a fire’: DRC Ebola outbreak is fastest-growing ever, warns WHO
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People continue to stand by refugees, Gen Z shows most empathy
People continue to stand by refugees, Gen Z shows most empathy Why this matters Most people still support the right to seek asylum...
‘Cycle of escalation must end’: UN condemns deadly Strait of Hormuz attacks
‘Cycle of escalation must end’: UN condemns deadly Strait of Hormuz attacks 14 July 2026 Peace and Security The UN maritime agency, IMO,...
‘Hunted’ by drones: UN reports worst month for Ukraine’s civilians since 2022
‘Hunted’ by drones: UN reports worst month for Ukraine’s civilians since 2022 At least 293 civilians were killed and 1,990 injured in June,...
Despite hurdles, don’t give up on Sustainable Development Goals, UN urges
Despite hurdles, don’t give up on Sustainable Development Goals, UN urges President of key UN body ECOSOC, Lok Bahadur Thapa, reminded the international...
Security Council LIVE: Top UN officials call for de-escalation in Yemen
Global perspective Human stories © UNFPA Aid is delivered to families in Al Jawf governorate in Yemen. Security Council LIVE: Top UN officials...
Strait of Hormuz: UN agencies call for diplomacy to end attacks
Strait of Hormuz: UN agencies call for diplomacy to end attacks Attacks condemned On the heels of the UN Secretary-General’s call on Sunday...
World News in Brief: Aid deliveries to Gaza restricted, UN prepares El Nino response, El Salvador eliminates disease
World News in Brief: Aid deliveries to Gaza restricted, UN prepares El Nino response, El Salvador eliminates disease Reporting from a recent aid...
International Criminal Court ‘a critical cog’ in global justice efforts
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Afghanistan: 3.7 million young lives at risk of malnutrition, UNICEF warns
Afghanistan: 3.7 million young lives at risk of malnutrition, UNICEF warns The warning comes in a new report by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), published...