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UN Security Council criticises US over military operation in Venezuela

Several countries voiced their objection to the US’ dramatic military operation in Venezuela on Saturday which secured Nicolas Maduro's capture in an emergency UN Security Council session on Monday.

Ethiopia

As bullets fly around them, a community in Ethiopia preaches peace

The Arwa Amba in northern Ethiopia has been widely hailed for its radical commitment to equality, peace and pacifism. Now, fighting has erupted on its doorstep, and the community is struggling to stay unaffected.

Green News

Military spending keeps rising. Will it soon cost us the planet?

World leaders have been told to get their ‘priorities straight’ and invest in development, not destruction, as we enter 2026.

Economy

'Adapt, shrink or die’: US ties €1.7bn UN aid pledge to deep reforms

The US is offering €1.7 billion in humanitarian funding — far less than in previous years — while demanding a radical overhaul of how the UN delivers aid worldwide.

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Syria

Lifting of US sanctions on Syria could spur refugee returns, UN says

The UN refugee agency reports that altogether more than 1 million refugees and nearly 2 million internally displaced Syrians have returned to their homes since Bashar al-Assad's fall.

Afghanistan

Millions face food insecurity in Afghanistan as winter looms, UN says

Food assistance in Afghanistan is reaching only 2.7% of the population, the IPC said, exacerbated by a weak economy, high unemployment and lower inflows of remittances from abroad.

Switzerland

UN human rights office in 'survival mode' with €77m budget shortfall

Many UN organisations, including the World Health Organisation and the International Organisation for Migration, have slashed spending this year because some donors have cut back foreign aid.

Climate

Climate change is coming for the world's GDP, says UNEP report

A global change in direction is necessary to help secure a healthy planet, according to a new UN report.

World News

Türk: 'Never take human rights for granted in any part of the world'

On International Human Rights Day, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, emphasised the need to "reclaim" these fundamental values, which he says have been undermined in Europe.

USA

UN reports rise in violence against women journalists and activists

The study by UN Women follows a similar report by the UN cultural and educational agency UNESCO in 2021 that highlighted the same issue.

USA

UN aid agency cuts appeal for 2026 to €28bn after support drops

This year, the UN system slashed thousands of jobs, notably at its migration and refugee agencies, and Secretary General António Guterres' office has launched a review of UN operations.

Myanmar

Myanmar opium cultivation hits highest level in a decade, UN says

There were signs that heroin from Myanmar is reaching markets in Europe previously supplied by Afghanistan, with several seizures over the past year that involved passengers travelling from Southeast Asia to Europe.

Europe News

'Digital violence is violence': UN Women Europe Chief tells Euronews

Online impunity and incel culture are putting women at risk, according to the director of the United Nations Women for Europe and Central Asia. "Online violence is real violence and it's impacting women the most" as gender backlash grows.

Brazil

Fire erupts at COP30 in Brazil as negotiators reach critical final day

The fire in the Blue Zone of the UN climate conference forced evacuations and stalled negotiations as the summit nears its end with many agreements yet to be made.

Austria

IAEA votes to urge Iran to provide information about nuclear material

Iran denounced Thursday's resolution and said that it was designed to propagate a "false and misleading narrative of the present situation."

Europe News

UN warns Afghanistan unfit for returns as EU tries to deport Afghans

A UN agency report has detailed how Afghanistan is struggling to absorb the refugees already returning home, but EU member states are still seeking to deport rejected Afghan asylum seekers.

Green News

One in 25 COP30 attendees is a fossil fuel lobbyist, analysis finds

Analysis finds 1,600 fossil fuel representatives at UN climate summit in Brazil, outnumbering almost every country delegation.

Green News

UN COP30 report says sustainable cooling essential to save lives

Emissions from cooling are set to double by 2050 without the introduction of more sustainable practices, according to the report.

Belgium

UN calls for recommitment to Women, Peace and Security agenda

On the 25th anniversary of the Women, Peace and Security agenda, a photo exhibition by UN Women and EEAS in Brussels celebrates women at the heart of peace processes.

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan’s social justice agenda takes stage at Doha Summit

At the World Summit in Qatar, Uzbekistan showcases its social development vision, advancing global cooperation, justice, poverty reduction, and inclusive growth.