Afghanistan quake: ‘Communities are struggling with basic survival’
8 September 2025 — A senior UN aid coordination official in Afghanistan on Monday urged the international community to respond to earthquake victims’ urgent need for support “not only to survive today, but to have the strength to rebuild their lives tomorrow.”
UN rights chief denounces ‘glorification of violence’ and attack on rule of law
8 September 2025 — UN rights chief Volker Türk on Monday condemned what he called a worldwide “glorification of violence” which is underway, as well as “coordinated efforts” to undermine fundamental birthrights. “It is time for States to wake up and to act,” he insisted.
UN provides urgent support after ‘massive’ Russian attack across Ukraine
7 September 2025 — A baby was among those killed overnight into Sunday during what was reportedly Russia’s largest aerial assault on Ukraine since its full-scale invasion began in 2022.
Window to prevent famine spreading in Gaza is ‘closing fast’, UN warns
7 September 2025 — The narrow window to prevent the spread of famine from northern Gaza to other parts of the Strip is closing fast, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator said on Sunday.