© UNICEF/V. Tremo A health worker examines a child suspected of being infected with the Ebola virus in Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo. Top news of the day […]
FAO will help Gaza farmers grow vegetables for 100 thousand people
© FAO Vegetable sorting in the West Bank. FAO will help Gaza farmers grow vegetables for 100 thousand people Economic Development The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) […]
The UN headquarters discusses the problem of rapid global urbanization
© Unsplash/B. Jacoby Urbanization is developing faster than expected, increasing pressure on land, infrastructure and the environment. The UN headquarters discusses the problem of rapid global urbanization Sustainable […]
WHO: Europe needs to prepare for new reality – frequent extreme heat waves
© Adobe Stock/M. Ursi Temperatures in Europe are rising at about twice the global average rate. WHO: Europe needs to prepare for new reality – frequent extreme heat […]
More than 500 people are believed to be missing off the coast of Myanmar, according to preliminary data.
© UNHCR/A. Giuffrian Greater regional and international efforts are needed to prevent further loss of life along one of the world’s deadliest shipping routes. More than 500 people […]
Top news of the day | Wednesday: Middle East, Colombia, Cuba, vaccination
Photo UN/L. Felipe Miroslav Jenča, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the UN Verification Mission in Colombia, speaks at a meeting of the Security Council. Top […]
Middle East: UN Secretary-General calls for detente
UN News Service A university building in Gaza is being used as a shelter for displaced people. Middle East: UN Secretary-General calls for détente Peace and Security UN […]
Almost a third of the world’s population cannot afford healthy food
© Adobe Stock/sonyakamoz Eating healthy means eating whole, nutrient-dense foods. Almost a third of the world’s population cannot afford healthy food Healthcare Almost every third person on Earth […]
A healthy lifestyle helps prevent or delay dementia
© Adobe Stock/Atthapon Dementia negatively affects memory, thinking and many physical abilities. A healthy lifestyle helps prevent or delay dementia Healthcare Up to 45 percent of dementia cases […]
Gold, gum arabic and war: the hidden economy of conflict in Sudan
UNEP/G. Row Street Local residents in Sudan’s North Kordofan collect gum arabic. Gold, gum arabic and war: the hidden economy of conflict in Sudan Peace and Security In […]