© UNDP Without critical minerals, the transition to green energy is impossible. Why critical minerals are suddenly at the center of world politics? Daniel Dickinson Economic Development The […]
The UN called for increased diplomatic efforts to end the conflict between the US and Iran
UN Photo/Manuel Elias UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric reads a statement from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres The UN called for increased diplomatic efforts to end the conflict between the […]
UN: Syria enters critical stage of political transition
Photo UN/M. Elias UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Syria. UN: Syria enters critical stage of political transition Peace and Security Despite ongoing security challenges, dire […]
Eastern Afghanistan hit by devastating floods: more than 40 people killed
Photo UNICEF Consequences of floods in eastern Afghanistan. Photo from the archive Eastern Afghanistan hit by devastating floods, killing more than 40 people Climate and Environment Search and […]
Top news of the day | Tuesday: Ukraine, Gaza, migrants, hunger
© IOM 144 people have died or are missing in tragic incidents at sea off the coast of Mauritania. Top news of the day | Tuesday: Ukraine, Gaza, […]
Ukraine: UN records sharp increase in attacks on civilians and infrastructure
© OCHA/V. Andrievskaya Work to neutralize a building after a massive attack on Kiev, Ukraine. Ukraine: UN records sharp increase in attacks on civilians and infrastructure Peace and […]
Hunger is receding, but the goal is still far away: the UN warned of new threats to global food security
© Pudlowski In 2025, about 645 million people, or 7.8 percent of the world’s population, experienced hunger. Hunger is receding, but the goal is still far away: the […]
The largest outbreak of Ebola continues in the DR Congo: WHO changes its strategy to combat the epidemic
©UNFPA/J. Yunus The disease has already affected five provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The largest outbreak of Ebola continues in the DR Congo: WHO changes […]
1.16 million people die in road accidents every year: UN General Assembly pledges to reduce road deaths
© UNICEF/A. Chair More than half of all road deaths are people who were not in a car at all: they were walking, riding a bicycle or riding […]
Middle East: US and Iran exchange blows, civilians again under fire
© Unsplash/M. Taksh The capital of Iran is Tehran. Middle East: US and Iran exchange blows, civilians again under fire Peace and Security The United States and Iran […]