Madagascar: ‘Overwhelming’ destruction, surging needs after back-to-back cyclones – WFP
Madagascar is grappling with a growing humanitarian emergency after two powerful cyclones struck the island nation within three…
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Political violence against MPs rising worldwide: IPU
Violence and intimidation against elected lawmakers are rising across the world, increasingly fuelled by online hostility and political…
World News in Brief: Violence, Terror Attacks And Digital Security Dominate Global Concerns At UN
Rising conflict, humanitarian emergencies and growing concerns over critical digital infrastructure dominated recent discussions involving United Nations agencies…
UN Condemns Russian Strikes On Ukrainian Cities As Energy Infrastructure Comes Under Pressure
United Nations officials have expressed alarm over renewed Russian strikes targeting Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure, warning that…
Invisible highways: Undersea Cables Power 99% Of Global Internet Traffic, Despite Growing Risks
The world’s digital economy depends heavily on a vast network of undersea cables stretching across the ocean floor,…
Myanmar Crisis Deepens Five Years After Military Coup, UN Warns
Five years after Myanmar’s military seized power, the country remains trapped in a worsening humanitarian and political crisis…
UN Calls For Human-Centred Approach As Artificial Intelligence Rapidly Expands
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping everyday life, transforming industries, workplaces and communication systems around the world. While the…
‘We children saw things that no one should ever have to see’: Holocaust survivor at UN
A Holocaust survivor delivered a powerful reminder of the horrors of the Nazi era and the importance of…
A new blow for UNRWA as headquarters in East Jerusalem ‘set on fire’
It comes after Israeli authorities “stormed and demolished” buildings in the compound last week, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini…
From deepfakes to grooming: UN Warns Of Rising Online Threats To Children As AI Expands Digital Risks
The rapid spread of artificial intelligence is creating new dangers for children online, prompting the United Nations and…
US withdrawal from WHO ‘risks global safety’, agency says in detailed rebuttal
WHO Rejects US Criticism, Defends Pandemic Response And Calls For Continued Cooperation The World Health Organization has strongly…
Kenyan Innovator Uses Solar And AI Tools To Help Farmers Tackle Climate Challenges
Climate change is increasingly threatening agriculture in Kenya, where farming remains the backbone of the economy and the…
UN Urges Greater Youth Role In Education Policy As Global Inequality Persists
Despite progress in expanding access to education worldwide, stark disparities remain between wealthy and poorer nations, leaving millions…
UN Rights Chief Criticises US Immigration Raids, Warns Of Rising Abuse Against Migrants
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has raised serious concerns over the treatment of migrants and…
Internet Shutdowns Surge Worldwide, UN Warns Of Growing Threat To Rights
Governments around the world are increasingly cutting off internet access during protests, elections and political crises, raising serious…
‘Dangerous nostalgia’ is a threat to multilateralism, UN Deputy Chief Warns
The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General has warned that the foundations of the international rules-based order are under increasing…
Syria: Renewed clashes risk derailing fragile transition
They urged swift implementation of recent agreements to prevent renewed fighting, protect civilians and preserve fragile gains made…
World News in Brief: Ukraine Strikes, Nigeria Hunger Crisis And Kenya Drought Deepen Global Humanitarian Concerns
Escalating conflict in Ukraine, a worsening hunger crisis in Nigeria and severe drought conditions in Kenya are intensifying…
For every $1 spent protecting nature, $30 goes to destroying it; UN Urges Financial Overhaul To Protect Nature
The United Nations has called for sweeping reforms in global financial systems, warning that current investment patterns are…
UN Assembly president defends multilateralism, UN Charter in Davos
Speaking at the session Who Brokers Trust Now? at the World Economic Forum, Annalena Baerbock warned that multilateral…