UN Warns Yemen’s Taiz City Faces Deepening Humanitarian Emergency as Aid Is Blocked
UN agencies warn that aid cannot reach civilians in Taiz as fighting and encirclement intensify Yemen’s humanitarian emergency.
UN Agencies Say Migrant Smuggling on European Sea Routes Generated Up to $500 Million
A new UNODC and IOM assessment estimates that smuggling fees on European sea routes reached as much as $500 million…
UN-Backed Hunger Monitor Warns Drought Is Increasing Famine Risk in Sudan
A severe drought linked to El Niño is compounding Sudan’s war-driven food crisis, with UN-backed monitors warning of rising famine…
UN Emissions Gap Report Warns Global Warming Will Exceed 1.5°C Without Faster Cuts
The United Nations’ 2026 Emissions Gap Report warns that current climate pledges are not enough to prevent dangerous warming.
UN Warns Yemen Fighting Is Forcing More Than 250,000 People From Their Homes
UN agencies warn that renewed fighting in Yemen is driving displacement while hunger, disease and blocked access deepen civilian suffering.
UN Report Flags Persistent Institutional Deadlock and Local Tensions in Kosovo
The UN Secretary-General’s latest report says Kosovo’s overall security situation remained stable, while institutional deadlock and tensions between central and…
UN Secretary-General Frontrunner Calls for Bolder Diplomacy and Deep Reform to Restore UN Effectiveness
Rebeca Grynspan says the United Nations must take greater diplomatic risks and reform overlapping mandates while preserving its ability to…
UN Official Urges Sudan’s Warring Parties to Choose Dialogue as Fighting and Civilian Suffering Intensify
The UN’s political affairs chief has called for de-escalation, civilian protection and credible negotiations as Sudan’s conflict deepens.
UNICEF Warns Gaza Children Face Another Winter of Displacement as Aid Gains Remain Fragile
UNICEF says children in Gaza remain exposed to displacement, unsafe shelter and interrupted supplies despite limited improvements in food security.
Guterres Proposes Leaner $3.3 Billion UN Budget for 2027, Says Global Need Is Growing
The UN Secretary-General proposes a $3.3 billion regular programme budget for 2027, while warning that conflict, climate disruption and hunger…
UN Warns Yemen Fighting Has Cut Off Aid to 800,000 People as Hospitals Struggle
The UN World Food Programme warns that fighting and blocked roads have left hundreds of thousands beyond reach of life-saving…
Rights Groups Condemn Uncontested Election of 15 Members to UN Human Rights Council
Rights organisations warn that uncontested regional slates undermine scrutiny after 15 countries win seats on the UN Human Rights Council.
UN Human Rights Council Opens 63rd Session in Geneva
The UN Human Rights Council has opened its 63rd regular session in Geneva, beginning a month of debates on urgent…
Gender, geography and powerbroking in play in race for next UN chief
UN Photo/Loey Felipe The UN Secretary-General regularly addresses the Security Council. (pictured) By Daniel Dickinson 17 April 2026 UN Affairs…