This article is published in association with United Nations. Three survivors of a genocide which took place in Srebrenica in Bosnia and Herzegovina inJuly 1995 have told UN News how they are keeping alive the memory of the more than 8,300 men and boys who were killed in the town while combating the rising current of […]Srebrenica survivors warn of genocide denial while safeguarding memory of the dead
July 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Three survivors of a genocide which took place in Srebrenica in Bosnia and Herzegovina inJuly 1995 have told UN News how they are keeping alive the memory of the more than 8,300 men and boys who were killed in the town while combating the rising current of […]US-Iran war: Renewed attacks in Strait of Hormuz prompts another global energy alert
July 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Renewed attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz unsettled energy markets on Wednesday and prompted calls from the UN maritime agency, IMO, for “maximum restraint and de-escalation”. Amid reports that three merchant vessels were hit along with Iranian targets, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez condemned “reckless attacks” […]When AI hurts people, who’s to blame? Global experts grapple with accountability
July 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. 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. “Across 11 Global […]Venezuela quake: UN continues to scale up as damage estimate reaches $37 billion
July 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN and its partners are ramping up assistance for people affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela, working alongside the Government’s response effort, as a new UN estimate puts direct physical damage at $37 billion. “We and our partners are continuing to scale up assistance to impacted […]Venezuela quake: UN continues to scale up as damage estimate reaches $37 billion
July 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN and its partners are ramping up assistance for people affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela, working alongside the Government’s response effort, as a new UN estimate puts direct physical damage at $37 billion. “We and our partners are continuing to scale up assistance to impacted […]Occupied Palestinian Territory: Aid restrictions in Gaza, ‘senseless’ infant deaths in the West Bank
July 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Ongoing restrictions and closures of border crossings continue to hamper delivery of critical supplies into the Gaza Strip, amid mounting concern for children there and in the West Bank, the United Nations said on Monday. UN teams in Gaza continued to collect food and fuel from the Kerem […]Sudan’s people subject to ‘relentless’ drone strikes in El Obeid
July 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The war in Sudan threatens to spiral further as the strategically-important town of El Obeid continues to face “relentless” drone attacks by advancing paramilitary militias, the UN’s human rights chief, Volker Türk, said on Friday. Speaking at the Human Rights Council in Geneva, he called for urgent […]Global push for AI governance amid warnings of ‘catastrophic harm’
July 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Can artificial intelligence benefit all of humanity – safely, fairly and without causing “catastrophic harm”? That is the question at the heart of a major UN summit opening in Geneva on Monday. Governments, tech companies, academics and civil society will spend two days at the Global Dialogue […]Civilian dangers multiply as drones transform Ukraine’s battlefield
July 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As drones reshape the battlefield in Ukraine, they are also creating new and increasingly complex dangers for civilians, threatening recovery efforts, agriculture and global food security long after the fighting ends. “The battlespace has become a lot deeper, a lot wider and a lot more lethal,” Paul […]El Niño forecast to intensify, increasing likelihood of extreme weather
July 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. More blistering heatwaves and other weather extremes are becoming increasingly likely across the world now and in coming months, linked to strengthening El Niño conditions in the tropical Pacific, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Friday. “El Niño will also give an extra boost to global temperatures,” […]Taking the world’s temperature: WHO chief spotlights global health emergencies
July 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The hantavirus global outbreak is officially over, Ebola outbreaks are growing in Africa and responders are helping recovery efforts in quake-hit Venezuela, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief said on Thursday, announcing updates on global health emergencies. Key takeways Taking the world’s temperature on pressing health matters, […]Ukraine: Rescuers work to save trapped residents after wave of Russian attacks
July 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Aid agencies in Ukraine on Thursday rushed to respond to a massive uptick in deadly strikes by Russia, including one of the largest attacks on Kyiv to date. According to reports, at least 18 people died in the capital, where densely populated residential areas sustained significant damage […]Racism significantly impacts access to sport: Independent expert
July 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. From high participation costs and restrictions on Palestinian athletes – to bans on Muslim women wearing hijabs – racism continues to shape who gets to participate in sport, a new UN report published on Thursday has found. Despite sport’s ability to promote diversity and inclusion, the report noted […]Venezuela’s earthquake-hit hospitals pushed to the brink as disease risk grows
July 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A week after earthquakes tore through northern Venezuela, hospitals in La Guaira are buckling under the weight of the disaster – and the risk of disease outbreaks in shelters is rising fast. An assessment by the UN-backed Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) found that all eight health […]Expanding areas under Israeli control in Gaza increase risks to civilians, UN warns
July 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The continued expansion of areas under Israeli control in Gaza since October’s ceasefire agreement is placing civilians at greater risk and severely constraining humanitarian operations, the UN and humanitarian partners warned on Wednesday. The alert comes amid continued displacement and mounting humanitarian pressures across the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). […]World News in Brief: Risk of atrocities in Sudan, UN programme prevents climate displacement, more civilians killed in Ukraine
July 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Drone attacks by advancing rebel fighters who are besieging El Obeid, Sudan, continue to result in civilian casualties, putting around half a million civilians at grave risk of large-scale atrocities. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Wednesday that drone strikes had recently damaged schools, a site housing internally […]‘The science is here’: UN chief welcomes first global AI assessment
July 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Fresh scientific evidence and options for harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) were unveiled Wednesday following the launch of the first global, independent scientific assessment of opportunities, risks and impacts by a pioneering UN expert panel. Key takeaways The report outlines findings across seven key domains: “The science […]Venezuela earthquake disaster: needs ‘skyrocketing’, say relief agencies
July 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. In Venezuela, a rescue operation in La Guaira has succeeded in getting a toddler out alive from under the rubble, six days since the double-earthquake disaster. The miraculous story of the three-year-old’s rescue in the worst-hit northern region came as tens of thousands of people remained without […]AI explained: Why the world needs to act now
July 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving faster than governments can keep up. Just a few years ago, it could answer questions or generate text. Today, it can write computer code, analyse vast amounts of data, create realistic images and videos, help scientists discover new medicines and increasingly act […]Amid crushing European heatwave, things are about to get hotter for transport systems
July 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As European transport officials scramble to deal with melting train tracks and buckling roads amid a crushing heatwave, a UN report released Tuesday warns of more extreme weather in the decades ahead for Europe, Central Asia and North America. Extreme weather forecasts are expected to pummel roads, […]Children are turning to AI for homework – and life advice
July 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Millions of children across the globe are already using artificial intelligence to learn, solve problems and even seek advice about personal worries, while safeguards are failing to keep pace with the technology’s rapid adoption. Based on new data from 10 countries, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) estimates that at […]World News in Brief: Aid convoy attacked in South Sudan, Ebola threatens livelihoods, UN deplores death penalty
July 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Five humanitarian workers have been killed after a clearly marked aid convoy was ambushed in Jonglei State, South Sudan. The convoy, operated by the John Dau Foundation, was transporting humanitarian staff returning from an Action Against Hunger training exercise when it came under attack on Monday along […]Strait of Hormuz: Gradual re-opening is no quick fix for developing nations, UN warns
July 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Re-opening the Strait of Hormuz would bring vital relief for many economies, but developing countries will continue to grapple with increased food and fuel costs, according to a new UN report released on Tuesday. Following the shaky ceasefire in the US and Israeli war with Iran, commercial shipping through the strait quickly began to rebound in mid-June, […]Quake latest: Food grows scarcer for thousands of Venezuelan families
July 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The deadly Venezuela quakes have deepened hardship for families who already needed support and left others without homes, income or regular access to food. Before the disaster, the World Food Programme (WFP) was already assisting around 500,000 people through school meals and community support. Now, the agency […]Despite record $100 million shortfall, Palestine relief agency still ‘a critical platform’ for Gaza recovery
July 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN agency serving 5.9 million Palestine refugees, UNRWA, continues to strive to deliver on its mandate while facing an unprecedented $100 million budget shortfall, a gap it hopes to narrow during Tuesday’s pledging conference at UN Headquarters. Operating primarily on voluntary donations since its inception in the […]Venezuela quake: Key services crippled and health workers missing
June 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Search and rescue operations continued in Venezuela on Tuesday as thousands of displaced survivors struggled to find shelter and humanitarians issued an alert over the spread of infectious disease. The UN aid effort – Key Facts Widespread shortages Tweet URL Six days after powerful back-to-back earthquakes struck […]Middle East conflict leaves developing countries paying the price
June 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. With another weekend of strikes involving the United States and Iran, renewed diplomatic efforts on Monday have eased immediate fears of escalation, but the economic shockwaves are already taking a heavy toll on some of the world’s poorest countries. Tweet URL According to the UN Development Programme (UNDP), […]International cooperation critical as terrorism threat evolves
June 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. 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. The issue is the spotlight as the United Nations marks the organization’s Fourth Counter-Terrorism Week, bringing together more than 1,000 participants from […]Venezuela earthquake death toll passes 1,700 as UN continues to scale up response
June 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Five days after powerful earthquakes struck central-northern Venezuela, the death toll continues to climb along with the intense rescue operation and the UN coordinates humanitarian assistance, warning that recovery “is going to take time.” Venezuelan authorities confirmed on Monday that at least 1,719 people have died following […]Sudan: UN welcomes extension of vital aid corridor amid rising insecurity
June 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The United Nations has welcomed Sudan’s decision to extend the opening of an aid corridor with neighbouring Chad and continues to express concern over the ongoing escalation in El Obeid, capital of North Kordofan state. The Sudanese authorities announced on Monday that the Adre border crossing – critical for humanitarian aid […]UN details humanitarian toll of strikes on Ukrainian power industry
June 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Missile and drone attacks killed at least a dozen civilians in Russia and Ukraine over the weekend as both countries continue to launch long-range drone strikes. Tweet URL Ukrainian authorities reported eight civilians killed and 35 others wounded in Russian attacks on the city of Dnipro on […]UN envoy urges parties to ‘stay the course’ towards peace in eastern DR Congo
June 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The new head of the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has urged parties to the peace processes for the volatile eastern region to maintain momentum and fully implement their commitments. James Swan delivered his first briefing to the Security Council nearly a […]Sudan: Window is closing to prevent wider escalation in El Obeid
June 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A senior United Nations official warned on Friday that the opportunity to prevent a major escalation in the Sudanese city of El Obeid is “rapidly narrowing” as fighting intensifies in and around the North Kordofan state capital. Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacekeeping Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo briefed the […]
