© UNFPA/J. Mayindu A midwife takes the temperature of a pregnant woman in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo amid an ongoing Ebola outbreak. Top news of the day […]
UN rejects calls to abolish International Criminal Court
ICC ICC headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands. UN rejects calls to abolish International Criminal Court International Law The United Nations has reaffirmed the key role of the International […]
UN Security Council: terrorism threats and cooperation in West Africa and the Sahel
© UNFPA/K. Prinsloo A girl carries water in a camp for Sudanese refugees in Chad. UN Security Council: terrorism threats and cooperation in West Africa and the Sahel […]
Renewable electricity production reaches record growth rates
© UNOPS In the city of Sayun, Yemen, a critical water supply runs on solar energy. Renewable electricity production reaches record growth rates Sustainable Development Goals Global electricity […]
Independent UN expert calls on UK to respect court ruling on biological sex determination
© Adobe Stock/A. Popov Critics of the decision warn that it could lead to discrimination against transgender people. Independent UN expert calls on UK to respect court ruling […]
People continue to support refugees, with the younger generation showing the most sympathy
© UNHCR A Sudanese refugee with her child at the UNHCR registration center in Cairo, Egypt. People continue to support refugees, with the younger generation showing the most […]
UN human rights chief again calls on US and Iran for ceasefire
© Adobe Stock/S. Kelin The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Oman and Iran. UN human rights chief again calls on US and Iran for ceasefire […]
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is spreading faster than at any time in modern history.
©UNFPA/J. Yunus The current Ebola outbreak in the DRC is the third largest in modern history. The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is spreading faster than at any […]
Ukraine: UN mission provided updated data on civilian casualties
© OCHA/V. Andrievskaya A man walks into a destroyed building in Kiev, Ukraine. Ukraine: UN mission provided updated data on civilian casualties Peace and Security In June 2026, […]
New FAO report: extreme weather becomes major driver of rising prices for coffee, cocoa and tea
© IOM Demand for coffee, cocoa and tea continues to grow, especially in emerging economies. New FAO report: extreme weather becomes major driver of rising prices for coffee, […]