This article is published in association with United Nations. Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa told the UN General Assembly on Wednesday that his country “is rising” on many levels, thanks to the strength of its people. In his second address to the General Debate in New York, he said Syria has begun to reclaim “its place among […]Syria begins ‘new phase of revival’, President Al-Sharaa tells General Assembly
September 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa told the UN General Assembly on Wednesday that his country “is rising” on many levels, thanks to the strength of its people. In his second address to the General Debate in New York, he said Syria has begun to reclaim “its place among […]UN rendered unable to fulfil its mission, Turkish President laments before world leaders
September 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The United Nations continues to be weakened, and those who have tied their hopes to the world body – from Palestine to Sudan – have been disappointed, Türkiye’s President said, while adding that his country is committed to restoring confidence in the Organization. “The United Nations, established […]Choose international order over ‘law of the jungle’, urges Macron
September 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that the world faces a stark choice: “Do we want to live…with a return to the law of the jungle – or do we want to live in a civilized international society?” Addressing the General Assembly he said France was […]‘Time is running out’ for Israel-Palestine two-State solution
September 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN chief warned on Tuesday that the two-State solution for the Israel-Palestine conflict is at risk of collapse amid illegal Israeli settlement expansion and annexation. Key points: António Guterres was speaking at a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Even as support for […]How El Niño offers a test of whether the world can adapt to a changing climate
September 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. El Niño is strengthening in a world that is already hotter, raising the risk of drought, floods and crop losses across some of the world’s most important food-producing regions. But unlike many disasters, this one can be seen coming. UN experts say the months ahead offer countries […]EU report highlights continued deterioration of fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong
September 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission and the High Representative have adopted today the 28th annual report to the European Parliament and the Council on political and economic developments in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. This report covers developments in 2025. The report highlights the continuous […]Trump defends military action against Iran, Venezuela, and calls for rebrand of AI
September 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. US President Donald Trump used his address to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to defend recent military action against Iran, urging countries to maintain economic pressure on Tehran – and declaring that he now faces a choice between making a deal, or taking far more drastic […]UN panel calls for stronger safeguards as AI agents advance
September 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The world’s first scientific body on Artificial Intelligence called on Monday for AI safeguards to be adapted as current firewalls are “unravelling”. The UN-backed Independent International Scientific Panel on AI’s warning followed the hack of the online platform HuggingFace between May and July by “AI agents” during […]Substantial agreement on EU-Philippines trade deal
September 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Today, the EU and the Philippines reached substantial agreement in their negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), envisaged to deepen economic ties between the EU and another strategic, fast-growing partner in Southeast Asia. Maros Šefčovič, Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and Maria Cristina Aldeguer-Roque Philippine, […]‘Nowhere is safe’: UN experts detail Ukraine war’s toll and Russia’s reach beyond its borders
September 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Human Rights Council-appointed experts on Monday laid out a grim picture of the human cost of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with a spotlight on civilians facing a third wartime winter as well as the intimidation of Russians who have fled abroad. The Independent International Commission of Inquiry […]Sexual violence against civilians and POW’s in Ukraine widespread and ‘abhorrent’
September 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Over 1,000 cases of sexual violence against civilians and prisoners of war (POWs) in Ukraine have been documented from the start of Russia’s invasion to the end of July this year. That’s according to a new UN human rights office (OHCHR) report which details violations including gang rape, […]Why the UN General Assembly still matters
September 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. More than eight decades on from its founding, the UN General Assembly remains the place where the UN’s 193 Member States come together to debate the defining challenges of the day, from war and peace – to development, climate change and human rights. Richard Gowan, Director of […]The race to build a pandemic-proof world
September 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Six years after COVID-19 killed millions, battered health systems, disrupted lives and brought the global economy to a virtual standstill, the world is still grappling with how we can prepare better for the next pandemic. The need is even greater amid growing threats to global stability and […]The right to development: Why equity, not charity, is a human right
September 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Compare two children born in the same year: one in a country with functioning schools, social services, fair elections and a dynamic economy and the other in a nation devastated by poverty, conflict, climate change or corruption. Neither chose their circumstances. Yet, one will likely live decades […]Nepal floods: ‘Apocalyptic’ destruction signals wider climate threat across Himalayas
September 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The catastrophic flooding that swept away entire villages in northern Nepal could occur again in the country or elsewhere in the Himalayas due to climate change. The warning comes from Sara Netzer, regional director with UN field operations office UNOPS, which provides infrastructure, procurement and project management […]UN report warns of reprisals against those who collaborate in defence of human rights
September 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Activists, lawyers and others who cooperate with the United Nations on human rights continue to face intimidation and reprisals, according to a new report issued on Wednesday by the Secretary-General that calls for greater protection and accountability. The report documents how civil society representatives suffer repression at […]Repression continues in Venezuela in the face of ‘appalling’ human rights violations
September 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. In Venezuela’s El Rodeo maximum security prison, some of those detained for political reasons are subject to forced intubation – and prolonged confinement in a sealed underground cistern. In the Fuerte Guaicaipuro military facility, prisoners have been confined in pit-like cells dug below ground level, exposed to […]Gaza: At least 20 killed in deadly building collapse, search for survivors continues
September 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Search and rescue operations continued in Gaza City on Wednesday following the collapse of a bombed-out building that killed at least 20 people, according to reports. The incident has highlighted the precarious situation of displaced Palestinians across the Gaza Strip who shelter wherever they can, including in […]European Parliament to establish an antenna office in Ottawa
September 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The European Parliament will open an antenna office in Ottawa to further strengthen parliamentary relations between the European Union and Canada. The Bureau decision comes ahead of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s formal address to the European Parliament on Thursday 17 September and follows […]Parliament’s proposals to bolster democracy against foreign interference
September 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Foreign interference and disinformation threats are an attack on the “very essence of the European project”, MEPs warn, with citizens as primary victims. On Tuesday, Parliament adopted (with 420 votes for, 220 against, 26 abstentions) a report on the findings of the special committee […]Escalating conflict drives new displacement in Yemen
September 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The escalating conflict in Yemen is choking off aid shipments and driving fresh displacement, including to nearby Djibouti, with UN agencies reporting on Tuesday that nearly 100,000 people have been displaced since fighting intensified earlier this month. Key points The ongoing recent clashes between Saudi-backed Yemeni Government […]Ebola responders grapple with widening outbreak in DR Congo
September 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The deadly Ebola virus outbreak in DR Congo continues to spread across the vast country despite some success in containing it, aid officials said on Tuesday, in a renewed call for international support to help responders on the ground. Key points “If we don’t have the resources, the epidemic will come back…it remains a deadly […]Back to school in Haiti: ‘Madame, can you stop what the gangs are doing to us?’
September 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. When UNICEF’s Representative in Haiti Geetanjali Narayan stepped into a classroom in Port-au-Prince at the start of the new school year, she asked the children a simple question: What did they most need from the UN children’s agency? “Madame, please, can you stop the armed groups? Can […]Ukraine: Attacks on education threaten an entire generation, UNICEF warns
September 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. In an underground classroom in Sumy, Ukraine, children sit quietly at their desks, busy with the day’s lessons. For the moment they are shielded from the horrors of nearly five years of war, but just barely. It’s only 15 days into the new school year and already […]World fears major war more than any other global risk, UN survey finds
September 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Two years ago, the idea of a large-scale war breaking out felt like a distant hypothetical to the experts who help chart the world’s dangers. Today it tops their list of fears, according to a new UN Global Risk Report. The study draws on the views of 1,300 […]The world comes to New York: What’s at stake at UN General Assembly high-level week
September 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Each September, New York becomes the centre of global diplomacy as presidents, prime ministers, ministers and diplomats from around the world gather at United Nations Headquarters. At a time of mounting geopolitical tensions and overlapping global crises, leaders will tackle a packed agenda that includes conflicts and […]Civilians bear the brunt, with deadly US strikes in Iran and thousands displaced in Yemen
September 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
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. “These strikes are yet another devastating reminder of the human cost of the conflict between the United States and […]Gaza remains recovery points to possible war crimes, says UN rights chief
September 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Bodies are still being pulled from the rubble of Gaza, three years after Israeli bombardment flattened entire neighbourhoods – most of them women and children. The UN Human Rights High Commissioner said on Tuesday that this “painstaking” recovery effort raises serious questions about compliance with international […]Six UN staff killed in Gaza school strike; Lebanon violations mount
September 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Israeli strikes killed six UN workers and civilians at a school sheltering displaced families in Gaza as needs grow, according to the UN agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA. At least 220 agency staff have been killed in Gaza since the Hamas-Israel war began in October 2023. UNRWA Acting […]Married at 13, pregnant and starving: Child brides of Yemen
September 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Fatimah* was 13 when she was married off to an older man. Two years later, she gave birth to twin daughters. “I dreamed of going to school like other girls,” she said. “Instead, I became a wife before I had the chance to live my childhood, and […]‘Where do we go?’: How Israel’s ‘yellow line’ is closing in on Palestinians
September 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Ola Ishtiwi sits with her children in front of the remains of her home in the Al-Tuffah neighbourhood in eastern Gaza City, a few metres away from a series of painted cement blocks Israel has placed to mark what has become known as the “yellow line”. Initially set up following the announcement of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire […]Human cost of violence in South Sudan ‘continues to grow’
September 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Independent human rights investigators voiced deep concern over growing risks to both civilians and South Sudan’s political transition following their latest fact-finding mission to the world’s youngest nation – their 14th in a decade. The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan warned that renewed violence, […]UN climate chief warns political division is undermining fight against ‘economic security emergency’
September 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The head of the UN’s climate body has warned that treating global warming as a partisan issue is dangerously out of step with reality, as he set out a stark account of the economic toll climate change is already inflicting on Europe. Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the […]
