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UN chief warns of a world in chaos as impunity and unpredictability spreads

UN chief warns of a world in chaos as impunity and unpredictability spreads Speaking in the General Assembly, he said the global system...

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Yemen’s fragile calm unravels as hunger and aid restrictions deepen crisis

Yemen’s fragile calm unravels as hunger and aid restrictions deepen crisis Briefing ambassadors, UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg said recent political...

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Global employment stable but decent jobs in short supply

Global employment stable but decent jobs in short supply By Conor Lennon 14 January 2026 Economic Development Global unemployment remains stable, but progress...

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11-year streak of record global warming continues, UN weather agency warns

11-year streak of record global warming continues, UN weather agency warns 14 January 2026 Climate and Environment The past 11 years have been...

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East Jerusalem: Forced shutdown of UN clinic signals escalating disregard for international law

East Jerusalem: Forced shutdown of UN clinic signals escalating disregard for international law 14 January 2026 Humanitarian Aid The temporary closure of a...

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The UN is ‘worth fighting for’: General Assembly President

The UN is ‘worth fighting for’: General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock noted that the New Year began with crises in Venezuela and Iran, with the...

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‘A torture that never stops’: Sri Lanka failing survivors of conflict sexual violence, UN says

‘A torture that never stops’: Sri Lanka failing survivors of conflict sexual violence, UN says By Vibhu Mishra 13 January 2026 Human Rights...

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World News in Brief: Escalating fighting in Sudan, displacement in Syria’s Aleppo, $1.5 billion appeal for South Sudan

World News in Brief: Escalating fighting in Sudan, displacement in Syria’s Aleppo, $1.5 billion appeal for South Sudan This comes a day after...

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In Haiti’s storm-hit south, food vouchers restore choice and dignity for families

In Haiti’s storm-hit south, food vouchers restore choice and dignity for families By Kathleen Auguste, Sylvain Barral, Tanya Birkbeck 13 January 2026 Humanitarian...

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Iran: ‘The killing of peaceful demonstrators must stop,’ UN rights chief says

Iran: ‘The killing of peaceful demonstrators must stop,’ UN rights chief says Volker Türk urged the authorities to immediately halt all forms of violence and repression against peaceful...