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The UN has announced a global appeal to combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the virus is killing one person every 30 minutes. The outbreak has already claimed over 2,100 lives and infected more than 4,500 people since its emergence in May.
Yemen is now closer to renewed all-out war than it has been at any point since the 2022 truce was struck, a United Nations envoy has warned. Military activity has intensified across Yemen’s frozen front lines in recent days, with attacks causing military and civilian casu…
Human Rights Watch called for the release of two UN staffers and six NGO workers in Afghanistan following a string of Taliban detentions in recent weeks. The detentions have threatened the UN's ability to deliver lifesaving aid.
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis launched ballistic missiles and drones at Marib, killing two and wounding 14, prompting a military response from government forces.
Iran's mission to the international organizations in Vienna described the United States' expanding nuclear arsenal as a threat to all humanity. The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Vienna, Aus…
The UN human rights chief, Volker Turk, has expressed alarm over the rise in executions and death sentences in Iran since March, with at least 56 people executed on national security-related charges. He also raised concerns about the country's judicial processes and the u…
BUK physicist appointed to UN global panel on nuclear war consequences
A BUK physicist, Mrs Sa'id, has been appointed by the UN Secretary-General to serve on a 21-member scientific panel studying the physical effects and societal impact of nuclear war.
The UN's World Food Programme (WFP) warns of a worsening hunger crisis in Afghanistan, with 47% of children under the age of 5 undernourished in the first quarter of this year. The WFP has received only a tenth of its allocated $900 million for Afghanistan this year, and …
Russia's Mladinov asks Netanyahu for 14-day ceasefire to disarm Hamas. Israel has been conducting airstrikes on Gaza, killing 19 Palestinians, including civilians. The UN has condemned the killings and called for an end to the violence.
Iranian media outlets have criticized Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, for his recent remarks on reforming the UN. Grossi's comments have been seen as an attempt to position himself for the UN Secretary-General role, despite his p…
US President Donald Trump has stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants the US to remain involved in the Iran war. Trump also mentioned that he would prefer to avoid attacking Iranian bridges and power plants, but would do so if no agreement is reached.
The United Nations Deputy Spokesperson, Farhan Haq, stated that all Israeli settlement activities are a clear violation of international law. He emphasized that the illegal settlements remain a major obstacle to achieving a solution to the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian…
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an end to Israeli violations in Syria and urged international support for the country's transition. He made the appeal during his first visit to Syria under the new authorities following years of civil war.
Women in Sudan's al-Obeid face drone attacks and rape when fetching water, UN says
Women and girls in Sudan's al-Obeid face a dire choice between the threat of drone attacks during the day and sexual violence at night when they go out to fetch water in the besieged city, U.N. Women said on Friday.
Trump Wants Infantino as UN Secretary-General, Sources Say
US President Trump is reportedly considering nominating Gianni Infantino, the head of FIFA, as the next UN Secretary-General. Infantino has been praised by Trump for his role in organizing the recent World Cup and for his efforts to promote peace through football.
The Central African Republic and the UN launch a development hub in Birao to foster peace and local economy
The Central African government and UN agencies inaugurated a development hub in Birao, aiming to boost socio-economic development, consolidate peace, and improve basic services for local communities, refugees, and displaced persons. This initiative addresses decades of in…
Ethiopia: UN opens aid center in Addis Ababa to help refugees with their procedures
The UNHCR, in partnership with the Ethiopian government, has opened an aid center in Addis Ababa to assist over 80,000 refugees and asylum seekers with administrative, legal, and job search procedures. The initiative aims to combat isolation and deter dangerous onward mig…
U.N. hails women’s rights in response to Japan’s revision of Imperial House Law
The United Nations expressed its support for inclusive policies that advance women’s rights in response to Japan’s revision of the Imperial House Law. The revised law maintains the rule limiting the right of succession to the throne to male members in the male line.
Iran has criticized the US, Israel, and Argentina for voting against UN resolutions on terrorism, human rights, and transnational crime. The three countries have repeatedly opposed measures that received overwhelming international support.
East of DRC: UN imposes new sanctions against several armed groups including AFC/M23
The UN Sanctions Committee has imposed new measures against six leaders and two entities, including the AFC/M23 and Twirwaneho, operating in eastern DRC, citing their involvement in activities that undermine peace and security. These sanctions include asset freezes, trave…
Two earthquakes in June devastated Venezuela, killing nearly 5,000 people and leaving tens of thousands more wounded or displaced. The United Nations estimates that as many as 50,000 people may still be missing.
Treacherous road conditions obstruct UN aid delivery in South Sudan
Treacherous road conditions in South Sudan's Western Equatoria during the rainy season severely obstruct UN aid delivery and access to essential services for thousands of families displaced by conflict.
The United Nations has expressed concern over reports of over 500 people dead in two shipwrecks off the coast of Myanmar. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration have issued a joint statement expressing their deep concern ove…
The UN human rights office reports that Sudan's warring factions are profiting from controlling the country's resources, creating a "war economy" that sustains the conflict and causes immense suffering.
A UN official accused Hamas of hampering humanitarian operations in Gaza and putting aid workers at risk. Hamas denied the allegations, saying the UN's claims were based on 'incitement, distortion of facts, and a manufactured narrative'.
Iran's ambassador to the United Nations warned that Tehran would no longer consider itself obliged to its MoU with the United States if Washington continues to violate its commitments under the deal. Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Saeed Iravani, de…
Iran's envoy to the UN condemned the US and Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity during their February aggression against Iran, calling for genuine accountability and rejecting selective application of international law.
Africa: Remarks At a UN Security Council Open Debate On Conflicted-Related Sexual Violence
The United States used a UN Security Council debate to criticize the Secretary-General's report on conflict-related sexual violence for focusing on rhetoric over tangible action, while highlighting its own use of targeted sanctions against perpetrators in Sudan and the DRC.
Pakistan has called for global action to end sexual violence at the UN. The country's permanent representative to the UN, Asim Iftikhar, said that sexual violence is not a necessary consequence of war, but rather a tool of fear, coercion, and collective punishment.
Cuba's foreign minister denounced the US embargo as 'cruel and ruthless' at the UN General Assembly, claiming it caused US$8 billion in damages and constituted 'collective punishment'.