UN calls for restraint after deadly Kenya protests
At least 400 people were injured, including police officers, according to media reports. The official death toll has…
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Despite the fall of Assad, the illicit drug trade in Syria is far from over
Despite the current government’s hostility to the trade, the country remains a hub for the production and distribution…
Sevilla conference on development financing shows optimism for multilateralism
Today, a $4 trillion financing gap is hindering progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the…
Responsibility to Protect: An unfulfilled promise, a ray of hope
Addressing the General Assembly, António Guterres said that the world is witnessing more armed conflicts than at any…
UN rights mission condemns civilian toll in deadly missile strikes on Ukraine
At least 24 people were reported killed and over 300 injured – including 32 children – when ballistic…
‘Fuel for Gaza is a matter of life and death,’ UN warns
“Israeli authorities continue to restrict the delivery of fuel into and throughout the Gaza Strip, effectively choking off…
‘A moral failure’: Security Council hears about grave violations against children caught in war
“From that day on, our home became a travel bag and our path became that of displacement ……
Iran: Return to inspections top priority for UN nuclear agency
Rafael Mariano Grossi was speaking to reporters in Austria following a briefing to the Government in Vienna. Israel…
Energy access has improved, but more funding is needed to address disparities: WHO
While the rate of basic access to energy has increased since 2022, the current pace is insufficient to…
$1 towards a girl’s education = $3 for the global economy: That’s how development works
Every dollar invested in girls’ education yields an average return of $2.80 – translating into billions in additional…
Bold new initiative aims to strengthen and improve the UN, senior officials tell Member States
The informal meeting on the UN80 Initiative also provided a chance for ambassadors to share their views on…
UN urges renewed diplomacy on Iran nuclear deal, hails Tehran-Tel Aviv ceasefire as ‘significant achievement’
Amid this relative calm, the United Nations has renewed its call for a diplomatic solution to the Iran…
Aftermath of Tripoli clashes puts Libya’s fragile stability to the test
Nearly 15 years after Gaddafi’s fall, Libya remains split between the internationally recognised Government of National Unity in…
SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Political Affairs chief hails Iran-Israel ceasefire as ‘significant achievement’
The Security Council is meeting over the future of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action put in place…
Power to the people; funding community-led development in Somalia
In the heart of Galmudug State, Somalia, the dream of two young women, Iftin and Aminaa, to attend…
‘Still reeling’: Myanmar quakes worsen humanitarian crisis in fractured country
The 28 March quake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale, struck central regions with deadly force, killing some…
Resettlement changed her life. Now she’s fighting for others to have the same chance
Currently, she’s a qualified refugee and human rights lawyer in New Zealand – but on Tuesday she recalled…
Iran-Israel war: IAEA chief stresses need for strong new nuclear deal
“I welcome announcements on Iran situation. Resuming cooperation with is key to a successful agreement,” said Rafael Grossi,…
Gaza: Over 400 Palestinians killed around private aid hubs, UN rights office says
The alert comes nearly a month since the Israeli and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) started operating on…
What time is it on the Moon? It’s all relative…
Surely, you might think, we can just agree that one Earth time zone can be used for “Moon…