Palestinians yearn for ‘a return to normal life,’ says top Middle East peace envoy

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Palestinians yearn for ‘a return to normal life,’ says top Middle East peace envoy

The UN is continuing efforts to support Palestinians in Gaza amid major challenges to humanitarian access, reconstruction and the restoration of essential services, according to Ramiz Alakbarov, Acting UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process.

LIVE: World leaders tackle sea level rise, a stark marker of climate change

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LIVE: World leaders tackle sea level rise, a stark marker of climate change

Sea level rise is among the most visible consequences of global warming, but for some countries, it is an imminent existential threat. World leaders are meeting Thursday to approve a new declaration and debate the best ways to strengthen international cooperation and support vulnerable low-lying nations most at risk.

Civilians bear the brunt, with deadly US strikes in Iran and thousands displaced in Yemen

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Civilians bear the brunt, with deadly US strikes in Iran and thousands displaced in Yemen

Independent UN human rights investigators called for an immediate cessation of hostilities on Monday following a series of United States airstrikes on Iran in recent weeks that have killed civilians as tensions ripple through the region.

Ships and seafarers increasingly caught in the crossfire of unrelated wars

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Ships and seafarers increasingly caught in the crossfire of unrelated wars

The global shipping industry is facing a "genuinely unprecedented" convergence of maritime crises, with vessels and seafarers increasingly used as “leverage” in conflicts that have nothing to do with them.

Nepal floods leave 22,000 children without safe water: UNICEF

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Nepal floods leave 22,000 children without safe water: UNICEF

More than a week after flash floods struck the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river basin in Nepal, at least 22,000 children urgently need safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene support, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Thursday.

Sudan war: 200,000 newly displaced as fighting and floods intensify

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Sudan war: 200,000 newly displaced as fighting and floods intensify

Intensifying fighting in Sudan has displaced at least another 200,000 people since late 2025, while destructive seasonal floods are compounding the massive humanitarian emergency there, the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Wednesday.

‘A playground, a beach, a home’: UNICEF demands end to child deaths in Russia-Ukraine war

 


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‘A playground, a beach, a home’: UNICEF demands end to child deaths in Russia-Ukraine war

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, with both sides stepping up airstrikes and drone attacks in recent weeks deep inside each other's territory, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) appealed on Tuesday for greater protection for the war’s youngest victims.

Syria’s hopes for renewal hinge on rebuilding trust, lives and livelihoods

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Syria’s hopes for renewal hinge on rebuilding trust, lives and livelihoods

A country long known as a meeting point of civilizations, Syria stands once again at a crossroads.

Across Syria, the scars of war remain etched into communities that have endured years of violence, displacement and loss.

Global hunger declines again but progress remains uneven across regions

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Global hunger declines again but progress remains uneven across regions

Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025 showing that progress is possible, but gains remain fragile and far too slow to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the 2030 deadline.

International Criminal Court ‘a critical cog’ in global justice efforts

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International Criminal Court ‘a critical cog’ in global justice efforts

The United Nations upheld the critical role of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday in the global fight to end impunity for grave crimes, amid calls for it to be abolished.

During his regular media briefing, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric was asked if the Secretary-General had anything to say regarding reports that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wants to “dismantle” the Court, which prosecutes individuals for genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime of aggression.

When AI hurts people, who’s to blame? Global experts grapple with accountability

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When AI hurts people, who’s to blame? Global experts grapple with accountability

Who is legally responsible when Artificial Intelligence causes harm? The issue took centre stage on Tuesday – day two of the first ever UN summit on AI governance, where leading experts warned of mounting evidence of human rights violations linked to the revolutionary technology.

International cooperation critical as terrorism threat evolves

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International cooperation critical as terrorism threat evolves

Terrorism is evolving amid global instability characterised by heightened geopolitical tensions, protracted conflicts and growing fragmentation – and the international response must also evolve to meet the challenge.

Israel continues to commit genocide, atrocity crimes by deliberately targeting Palestinian children, UN independent commission finds

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Israel continues to commit genocide, atrocity crimes by deliberately targeting Palestinian children, UN independent commission finds

Israeli authorities and security forces have deliberately targeted Palestinian children, resulting in genocide and atrocity crimes in the Gaza Strip and war crimes in the West Bank, a UN independent commission of inquiry said in its latest report released on Tuesday.

Rights defender killings hit record high as UN pushes to shore up humanitarian action

 

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Rights defender killings hit record high as UN pushes to shore up humanitarian action

Attacks against human right defenders have reached record levels over the past year, according to a new report issued on Wednesday by the UN human rights office, OHCHR.

Preliminary data indicates that some 950 human rights defenders, journalists and trade unionists were killed or forcibly disappeared worldwide in 2025, more than double the number a decade ago. 

From food lines in Somalia to clinics in Afghanistan, Hormuz crisis sends shockwaves through global aid networks

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From food lines in Somalia to clinics in Afghanistan, Hormuz crisis sends shockwaves through global aid networks

What began as a geopolitical crisis in the Middle East nearly 100 days ago is increasingly becoming a food security crisis elsewhere, with UN agencies warning of rising hunger in Africa and malnourished children being turned away from medical clinics in Afghanistan.

‘Women and girls cannot wait’: Lebanon’s crisis is putting lives at risk

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‘Women and girls cannot wait’: Lebanon’s crisis is putting lives at risk

Women and girls in Lebanon are paying an increasingly devastating price as violence and displacement continue despite a ceasefire, the UN reproductive health agency (UNFPA) warned on Tuesday.

Wars and geopolitical divisions constitute ‘dangerous erosion’ of world order, warns UN chief

 

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Wars and geopolitical divisions constitute ‘dangerous erosion’ of world order, warns UN chief

The UN Charter is facing one of its gravest tests in decades, Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Tuesday, warning that wars, arms races, climate shocks and the erosion of international law are placing intense pressure on the multilateral system established to prevent a third world war.

Security Council LIVE: Civilians in conflict under spotlight amid rising global toll

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Security Council LIVE: Civilians in conflict under spotlight amid rising global toll

The Security Council is meeting in New York for its annual open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict amid mounting concern over rising civilian casualties, attacks on humanitarian workers and widespread destruction of homes and critical infrastructure in wars around the world. The UN's top humanitarian for crisis response told ambassadors one civilian was killed every 14 minutes last year. Follow live below from our Meetings Coverage team.

Children shot, stabbed and pepper-sprayed in occupied West Bank

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Children shot, stabbed and pepper-sprayed in occupied West Bank

Israeli military operations and surging settler attacks in the occupied West Bank are killing and maiming a growing number of Palestinian children, while in Gaza tens of thousands with life-changing injuries lack access to treatment and rehabilitation, UN agencies warned on Tuesday.

Hormuz disruption deepens energy shock through vulnerable regions

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Hormuz disruption deepens energy shock through vulnerable regions

With no end in sight to the shipping stand-off in the Strait of Hormuz and as Brent crude oil prices hovered at around $118 in trading on Thursday, the prospect of running out of fuel, gas and more has focused attention in the world’s capitals on finding solutions, quickly.