Monsoon floods kill more than 700 in Pakistan, with heavy rains set to continue
Heavy monsoon rains and flash floods have killed at least [...]
‘Africa is poised for progress’ Guterres tells development conference in Japan
The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday repeated his call for Africa to have a greater say in decisions that affect its future, in remarks to a conference in Japan focused on the continent’s development.
It’s time to end physical punishment of kids once and for all, WHO says
Over half of all children under-18 worldwide continue to experience [...]
Rubella eliminated as a public health problem in Nepal: WHO
Nepal has eliminated rubella as a public health problem, the [...]
Plastic pollution treaty talks adjourn, but countries want to ‘remain at the table’: UNEP chief
The international push for consensus on a legally binding deal [...]
World News in Brief: Cholera strikes Sudan and beyond, humanitarian needs grown for returning Afghans, rising insecurity in DR Congo
The preventable but often deadly waterborne disease – cholera – [...]
Peacekeepers find weapons trove in southern Lebanon, as drought threatens millions
UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon have uncovered rocket launchers, mortar [...]
How nuclear technology can help fight seafood fraud
Across the globe, consumers and small-scale fishers alike are facing [...]
Malnutrition deaths mark ‘latest in the war on children’ in Gaza: UNRWA chief
At least 100 children in Gaza have died from malnutrition [...]
Gaza health system ‘catastrophic’ with hospitals overwhelmed and medicines running out, WHO warns
Public health conditions in Gaza are “catastrophic”, with hospitals operating [...]
Celebrating youth: ‘When young people take the lead, everyone gains’
Colourful blocks for stacking or perhaps an abacus for counting – these are the sorts of tactile objects one might expect to see in a kindergarten classroom.
Young people take the lead for a more sustainable future
More than half the world’s population is under 30, and young people are leading grassroots efforts on issues from climate action to equality. Marking International Youth Day on Tuesday, the UN is highlighting the power of youth to transform their communities – and the wider world.
Preparing for the next flood: Protecting women’s health in Bangladesh
Climate change has worsened monsoon flooding in Bangladesh, putting women [...]
Indigenous Peoples Day highlights AI’s risks and opportunities
In honour of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous [...]
Africa’s ‘land-linked’ economies poised to drive continent’s prosperity
By leveraging their central location, expanding regional connectivity and embracing transformative technologies, Africa’s landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) are positioning themselves as vital contributors to the continent’s prosperity and sustainable development.
Landlocked but not left behind: UN summit in Turkmenistan wraps with bold new roadmap
The Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries wrapped up earlier Friday in Awaza, Turkmenistan, with delegates adopting a landmark political declaration aimed at speeding up sustainable development and boosting resilience in 32 nations that lack direct access to the sea.
Extreme heat is breaking records worldwide: UN weather agency
Extreme heat is breaking records around the world, with wildfires [...]
Facing rising risks, landlocked nations launch climate alliance at UN summit
Countries agreed Thursday to form a new climate negotiating bloc to advocate for the unique needs of nations without direct access to the sea. The decision was reached at the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), currently under way in Awaza, Turkmenistan.
Abuse during and after childbirth persists globally, WHO warns
New evidence suggests mistreatment remains common in maternal and newborn [...]
World News in Brief: Funding schools in Afghanistan, Seaweed farming in Latin America, drought in Somalia
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday welcomed a contribution of $3.5 million from the Government of Indonesia to support the agency’s school meal programme in Afghanistan.