Paper and wood: forest products show signs of recovery, according to UN agency
The global forest products sector saw a recovery in 2024 after a sharp decline the previous year, according to a new study.…
Historic vote looms in Central African Republic as UN calls for peaceful participation
On the eve of the elections of December 28, Secretary-General António Guterres called on all Central Africans to participate peacefully in the…
UN celebrates 10 years of progress on youth, peace and security
In 2021, after the Taliban took power, Nila Ibrahimi and her family fled Afghanistan. A staunch rights advocate since the age of…
Nighttime strikes cause death, destruction and power outages in Ukraine
Several civilians were killed and nearly 30 injured, including children, according to local authorities. Houses in seven regions, as well as in…
Security Council remains divided on Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions remain in force
“Despite the intensification of diplomatic efforts during the second half of 2025, there has been no agreement on the path forward regarding…
World news in brief: Aid restrictions in Gaza, humanitarian needs in Syria, lawyer reprisals in Burundi
However, the humanitarian response has been unable to meet needs due to continued restrictions imposed by Israeli authorities, the UN aid coordination…
Myanmar elections marked by fear as UN warns civilians are being coerced on all sides
Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights warned that the military-controlled vote takes place against a backdrop of intensifying violence,…
DR Congo: Displaced people in South Kivu are on the verge of “total despair”, according to the WFP
This is according to the United Nations World Food Program (PAM), which announcement On Tuesday, it stepped up efforts to provide aid…
LIVE: Security Council meets on Somalia and Iran
Senior UN political and humanitarian officials are due to brief the Security Council this afternoon as members meet to discuss the rapidly…
UN warns Sudan war enters deadlier phase as fighting spreads to Kordofan
Briefing of Security Council Senior UN political and humanitarian officials on Monday described a sharply deteriorated security and humanitarian situation, marked by…