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#Peace & Community #European #Middle East #Asia #UN #North America #Oceanian #African‘Step back from the brink’, Guterres urges India and Pakistan
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called for “maximum restraint” from India and Pakistan, warning that escalating tensions over a recent deadly terror attack in Kashmir risk spiralling into outright military confrontation.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:
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Guterres alarmed by Israeli plans to expand Gaza ground offensive
The UN Secretary-General is alarmed by reports of Israeli plans to expand ground operations and prolong its military presence in Gaza, a spokesperson for António Guterres said on Monday.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:World News in Brief: Deadly attacks in South Sudan and Ukraine, World Court rejects Sudan case, lifesaving aid in Yemen
The United Nations has condemned a deadly aerial bombardment on a hospital in South Sudan’s Jonglei state that killed multiple civilians and forced the suspension of vital medical services for over 100,000 people.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:UN warns of growing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza
The UN and partners on Sunday issued a stark warning over the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as Israeli authorities maintain a near-total blockade on the delivery of aid for a ninth consecutive week.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:WHO at 150th IPU Assembly: elevating health equity and global solidarity
"WHO is committed to working with the IPU to inform and support parliaments on global health priorities. We encourage all of you to join your national delegation at WHA78 to make your voice heard and to translate global health decisions into national-level actions," affirmed Dr Tedros in his remarks to the delegates.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Funding crisis increases danger and risks for refugees
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) warned on Friday that a worsening funding crisis is placing refugees – who cannot return home due to war or persecution – in increasing danger.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Journalism facing new threats from AI and censorship
Countries must do everything to ensure that free and independent news reporting can thrive, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Friday in a message to mark World Press Freedom Day.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Guterres condemns violence against civilians in Syria, urges Israel to stop attacks
UN Secretary-GeneralAntónio Guterresis following developments in Syria, where fresh fighting in the capital Damascus and elsewhere is threatening fragile efforts toward peace and political transition.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Gaza: ‘Worst-case scenario’ unfolds as brutal aid blockade threatens mass starvation
Two months into a devastating aid blockade of Gaza food has run out and people are fighting over water amid relentless bombing, the UN’s humanitarian affairs coordination office (OCHA) said on Friday.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Myanmar crisis deepens as military attacks persist and needs grow
More than a month after two powerful earthquakes devastated Myanmar, the country is spiralling deeper into crisis as continued military attacks, obstructed aid access and widespread displacement leave nearly 6.3 million people in urgent need.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Reporters in Gaza bear witness and suffer tragic consequences
"After losing my leg in the war, I returned to photojournalism not just for work, but because I have loved photography since childhood," said Palestinian reporter Sami Shahada.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Jazz takes centre stage in Chicago for 2026
Chicago has been named host city for the 2026International Jazz Day festivities - coinciding with the 15th anniversary of the event and the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:WHO chief laments most disruptive cuts to global health funding ‘in living memory’
As sudden budget cuts severely impact global health funding, prolonged conflicts around the world are fuelling disease outbreaks and posing a serious threat to public health, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Thursday.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Sudan: UN rights chief appeals for greater protection of civilians in besieged El Fasher
More than 500 civilians have been killed in North Darfur state, Sudan, over the past three weeks, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Thursday.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Afghanistan: Taliban restrictions on women’s rights intensify
Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have followed through on decrees aimed at erasing women from public life in the country and restricting their freedom of movement, the UN mission to the country (UNAMA) said in its latest human rights report published on Thursday covering the first quarter of 2025.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Anthrax outbreak compounds security crisis in eastern DR Congo
An anthrax outbreak is compounding the worsening security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), driving up humanitarian needs and further limiting access to basic services. The escalating crisis is also widening critical gaps in healthcare and protection, amid a broader surge in infectious diseases.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:International aid: ‘The money isn’t coming back anytime soon’, Fletcher warns
UN relief chief Tom Fletcher warned on Thursday that the global aid system must undergo a “humanitarian reset”, becoming significantly more efficient and exploring new sources of funding, as major donors – including the United States – sharply reduce their contributions.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Israel must end ‘cruel collective punishment’ in Gaza, urges UN relief chief
The UN’s top humanitarian official on Thursday issued a stark warning over the continuing blockade of aid into Gaza, calling on Israel to lift restrictions that have left civilians without food, medical care, and hope.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Gloves do not replace hand hygiene – reminder from WHO
On World Hand Hygiene Day, the WHO emphasizes the critical role of hand hygiene in preventing infections, stating that gloves are not a substitute for proper handwashing.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:UN alert over deepening crisis in Sudan as famine spreads and violence escalates
The United Nations has warned that Sudan is sliding deeper into catastrophe, with growing famine and surging violence – particularly in North Darfur – driving mass displacement and an alarming rise in civilian deaths.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:UNRWA warns against closure of six schools in East Jerusalem
The education of 800 students in occupied East Jerusalem is at risk as Israel moves to close their schools next week, a senior official with the UN agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, said on Wednesday.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Millions will die from funding cuts, says UN aid chief
Lifesaving operations everywhere continue to be shut down by sweeping funding cutbacks which will result in millions of people dying, the UN’s top aid official said on Wednesday.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:‘Recovery must move ahead’ in southern Lebanon, top aid official says
The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon has called for greater support to people in the south of the country working to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of last year’s hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Syria: UN envoy warns of escalating violence in Syria
TheUN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen,voiced deep concern on Wednesday over the recent surge in violence across Syria, particularly in the suburbs of Damascus and in Homs.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:UN envoy warns of escalating violence in Syria
TheUN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen,voiced deep concern on Wednesday over the recent surge in violence across Syria, particularly in the suburbs of Damascus and in Homs.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Haiti: Mass displacement and deportation surge amid violence
Marked by mass killings, abductions and sexual violence during the first quarter of 2025, the human rights situation in Haiti remained extremely concerning, the UN said in a report published on Wednesday.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Afghanistan’s socioeconomic crisis deepens amid crackdown on women’s rights
In Afghanistan, 75 per cent of the population struggles to meet their daily needs; with female-headed households, rural communities and internally displaced persons being most affected, the UN development agency (UNDP) has noted in a new report.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:First Person: Myanmar aid workers brave conflict and harsh conditions to bring aid to earthquake victims
In the aftermath of the huge 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28 March, life-saving aid efforts led by the UN are being hampered by damaged infrastructure, ongoing armed conflict and global aid funding cuts.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Two-State solution nearing point of no return, warns UN chief
The UN Secretary-General has warned that the two-State solution for Israel and Palestine is nearing collapse, urging world leaders to take bold, irreversible steps to preserve hopes for lasting peace.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Plague of rats and insects provides latest challenge for war-shattered Gazans
After suffering almost 18 months of deadly bombardment, displacement and lack of access to basic services, the embattled people of Gaza face yet another challenge: the threat of insects and rodents.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:World News in Brief: Guterres on India-Pakistan tensions, eastern DR Congo update, weather boost for locusts in Africa
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed “deep concern” over rising tensions between India and Pakistan since the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir a week ago in which 26 tourists were killed.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Stuck in the middle? Indebted nations plot path to growth amid global trade upheaval
Faced with mounting debt and economic stagnation, middle-income countries have issued a call for financial reform, sustainable investment, and a roadmap to escape the so-called “middle-income trap,” at a UN-backed international conference held in Manila, Philippines, which concluded on Tuesday.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Hundreds of thousands of Afghans forced back into danger, says UNHCR
Afghanistan’s escalating humanitarian crisis is being compounded by the mass return of its nationals from neighbouring countries, UN aid agencies warned on Tuesday.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Myanmar quake: Ongoing aftershocks spread fear
Aftershocks continue to sow fear across Myanmar, where millions remain indesperate need of humanitarian aid a full month since a 7.7 magnitude earthquakekilled more than 3,800 people and injured 5,100.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Guterres tells Security Council two-State solution ‘near point of no return’
The Security Council met on Tuesday on the situation in the Middle East, where Secretary-General António Guterres told ambassadors that irreversible action must be taken to finally put a two-State solution in place for Israel and Palestine. The discussions took place as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, with reports from the UN Palestine refugee relief agency (UNRWA) that children are "going to bed starving"...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: