Middle East crisis: Live updates for 15 November
Israeli military operations are blocking, denying or impeding lifesaving aid requests in Gaza on Thursday as the war there and in Lebanon continues to...
COP29: Governments, industry must stop ‘lip-service’ on methane and slash emissions, says UNEP
That message comes after a new UN report revealed that, over the past two years, a sophisticated system that detects significant methane leaks has...
1,000 days into Ukraine war, winter poses critical challenge to aid effort
Speaking in Geneva, Matthias Schmale described the anguish felt by Ukrainians as the war grinds on: “As we are not only approaching winter but...
Transnational organised crime: ‘It’s time we pull together to push back’
Proclaimed by the General Assembly in March 2024, the observance honours victims of organised crime – including law enforcement and judicial personnel who have...
COP29: ‘You have every right to be angry’ Guterres tells youth advocates frustrated over...
“You have every right to be angry. I am angry too,” the UN chief posted on social media on Thursday following his meeting with...
Humanitarian lifeline for Sudan secured for three more months
This extension in effect from Wednesday ensures that critical aid will continue to flow from Chad into conflict-affected regions of Sudan, particularly Darfur.“Humanitarians in...
Global diabetes epidemic reaches critical levels with 800 million cases
The published findings highlight the need for immediate global action to address this epidemic, said the UN health agency.The study was conducted by the...
UNHCR amplifies voices of displaced on frontlines of climate change
Actor and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Theo James kicked the campaign off at the COP29 Climate Conference in Baku, alongside a group of eight displaced...
Coffee, tea and cocoa costs see global food import bill soaring past $2 trillion
The biannual report, which focuses on developments affecting global food and animal feed markets, highlights that higher costs for cocoa, coffee, and tea are driving...
Middle East crisis: Live updates for 14 November
Israeli military operations are blocking, denying or impeding lifesaving aid requests into Gaza on Thursday as the war there and in Lebanon continues to...
Israeli war tactics condemned as aid still blocked from reaching north
An update from the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, said that in the last two days alone, “six attempts to deliver life-saving assistance to...
COP29: ‘Now is the time to fast-track, not backtrack’ on the path to net-zero
“We need a massive global effort to steer our world onto a path to safety; you are out in the front…helping consumers, investors and...
UNRWA chief: Agency enduring ‘darkest moment’, as Israeli laws threaten operations
Speaking at a press conference at UN Headquarters in New York, he detailed the implications of the recent laws passed by the Israeli Knesset,...
Adolescents face mounting pressure at school, decline in family support
The findings, based on data from nearly 280,000 young people aged 11, 13, and 15 across 44 countries, highlight a growing crisis in adolescent...
Public execution in Afghanistan condemned as ‘clear human rights violation’
The latest incident comes amid growing international concern over the use of capital punishment in the country since 2021, when the Taliban swept back...
COP29 climate talks: Major emitters must right ‘colossal injustice’ on island nations, says UN...
“You have every right to be angry, and I am too. You are on the sharp end of a colossal injustice. An injustice that...
Middle East: Gaza markets ‘in decay’ as starvation looms
In an alert, the World Food Programme (WFP) described markets “in decay” across the enclave. “Fresh foods, eggs, and meat barely exist and the...
COP29: Energy transition must not trigger a ‘stampede of greed’ that crushes the poor
“We are here to respond to a key challenge: turning the energy transition towards justice,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres, asking the participants at...
Black Leaders to Assess Impact of a “Disastrous” Election
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November 14, 2024 town hall meeting will discuss the way forward for Black America
Dr. Ron Daniels, President of the New York...
Nigeria: 33 million could face hunger next year
The figure represents a sharp increase from the 25 million who need assistance today, the World Food Programme (WFP) said in a joint statement...
The Philippines brace for more storms amid devastating typhoon season
Typhoons Kristine and Leon caused widespread damage in the Philippines, leaving thousands of families and children without access to safe water and sanitation facilities.The...
Sudan: Allies of warring generals ‘enabling the slaughter,’ Security Council hears
“Sudan is trapped in a nightmare,” Rosemary DiCarlo, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs told ambassadors, echoing the grim declaration made by the Secretary-General two...
1,000 days of full-scale war on Ukraine: UNHCR urges solidarity with victims
Recent attacks on energy infrastructure have decimated 65 percent of Ukraine’s energy generation capacity, severely disrupting electricity, heating and water supplies across the country.
“The...
IOM and Japan partner to provide life-saving humanitarian assistance to displaced and conflict-affected people...
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Beirut, 8 November 2024 – The Government of Japan has provided USD 1 million to the International Organization for Migration (IOM)...
