United Nations

17:15

View from Türkiye

Türkiye marks 52 years since Cyprus intervention as defence chief visits northern Cyprus

Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler visited northern Cyprus to mark the 52nd anniversary of Türkiye's 1974 military intervention, as Ankara reaffirmed its support for Turkish Cypriots and renewed its call for international recognition of the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

10:00

Afghan Women

Afghan aid groups struggle to keep women working under Taliban restrictions

Aid organisations in Afghanistan are struggling to keep women in work as Taliban restrictions force them to spend more on male guardians, transport and separate workplaces, a June 2026 survey has found.

09:11

Rohingya refugees

More than 500 feared missing after boats suspected to have capsized off Myanmar

More than 500 people are feared to have died after two boats carrying mostly Rohingya refugees are believed to have capsized off the coast of Myanmar, according to the United Nations.

17:42

View from Iran

Iran vows ‘crushing response’ after deadly U.S. strike on Bampur barracks

The Iranian Army's Ground Force promised a crushing response to the U.S. after an air raid on its barracks in the southern city of Bampur on Wednesday (15 July) killed seven servicemen and wounded 13 others.

17:11

View from Pakistan

Pakistan allows UN aid convoy into Afghanistan despite Torkham border restrictions

Pakistan has allowed a United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) aid convoy to enter Afghanistan through the Torkham border crossing, granting a rare humanitarian exemption despite months of restrictions on cross-border movement amid heightened security tensions with Afghanistan.

14:04

View from Iran

Iran launches reprisal strikes on U.S. bases and ships under U.S. escort

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Tuesday that its Navy had struck U.S. military barracks, a satellite communications centre and a Patriot missile battery in Bahrain, while its Aerospace Force targeted an airbase in Jordan.

12:13

Gaza

UN official says Hamas obstructing delivery of aid in Gaza

A United Nations official has accused Hamas of interfering with humanitarian aid distribution in the Gaza Strip, adding further pressure on civilians already facing severe shortages and worsening living conditions.

09:47

Venezuela earthquakes

Crowded shelters, poor sanitation threaten Venezuela quake survivors

Disease outbreaks, poor sanitation and limited access to clean water could pose major health risks to tens of thousands of survivors of Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes, the Americas branch of the World Health Organization said on Thursday.

05:27

Sudan Conflict

UN warns of repeat atrocities as AU seeks Sudan ceasefire

A United Nations investigation has concluded that Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed atrocities amounting to genocide during their siege and capture of el-Fasher in North Darfur last year, while concern is mounting that similar abuses could be unfolding around al-Obeid.

17:02

Afghan returnees

UN, Afghan officials tackle repatriation pressures

Afghan officials have agreed to expanded cooperation with the United Nations regarding housing and jobs for returning Afghan citizens. 

10:38

Politics

Cuba restores power grid as blackouts continue amid U.S. fuel blockade

Cuba said it had reconnected most of the country to the national grid by late on Tuesday (7 July), though millions remained without power as the island nation struggles to generate even one-third of current demand during an ongoing U.S. fuel blockade.

22:33

South Asia

Pakistan Army links militancy and water security at top command meeting

Pakistan's military on Monday linked cross-border militancy, hybrid threats and water security during the 276th Corps Commanders' Conference, reaffirming continued intelligence-based counterterrorism operations and support for the government's position on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).

04:27

AI Governance

UN chief warns AI is advancing too fast, calls for global safeguards to protect children

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that artificial intelligence is developing faster than governments and regulators can manage, calling for globally coordinated rules to reduce risks and ensure the technology is used safely, particularly by children.

15:06

Climate concerns

Strong El Niño forecast prompts global warning over extreme weather

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has raised its forecast for the rapid emergence of a strong El Niño, warning the climate pattern is likely to drive higher global temperatures and intensify extreme weather in the months ahead.

18:47

Humanitarian Crisis

WFP warns 17 million people face severe hunger across northern Nigeria

More than 17 million people across northern Nigeria are facing severe hunger as conflict, displacement and funding shortages drive food insecurity to its worst levels in nearly a decade, the World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Thursday (2 July).

09:57

UNRWA

UN's Guterres warns UNRWA is nearing 'breaking point'

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appealed to member states to urgently help plug a $100 million funding gap facing the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, warning it is close to "breaking point" after months of deep spending cuts.

17:01

Global terrorism

Guterres urges global action to tackle root causes of terrorism

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called for renewed global action to prevent terrorism by tackling its root causes, warning that rising global instability is creating conditions in which extremist groups can thrive.

16:31

Ebola outbreak

UN warns Ebola outbreak could cost Africa $3.6bn and threaten 328,000 jobs

The United Nations has warned that an ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could cost the continent up to $3.6 billion and put as many as 328,000 jobs at risk if it is not brought under control.

15:15

Humanitarian Aid

WHO warns Venezuela's health system overwhelmed after deadly earthquakes

World Health Organization warned on Tuesday (30 June) that Venezuela's healthcare system is under severe strain after twin earthquakes struck last week, killing more than 1,700 people, injuring thousands and overwhelming hospitals.

11:41

View from Afghanistan

Afghanistan ranked last in KidsRights Index 2026

Afghanistan has been ranked last among 194 countries in the KidsRights Index 2026, as the Dutch-based foundation warned that children’s rights are facing growing pressure worldwide.

22:33

Middle East conflict

U.S. launches strikes on Iran over Hormuz commercial vessel attack

The UN's International Maritime Organization has paused escort operations through the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was reportedly attacked near Oman, with two U.S. officials accusing Iran of the attack. 

18:04

Venezuela Earthquake

Venezuela death toll rises as rescue efforts continue

Tens of thousands of people are still unaccounted for after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela. At least 589 people have been confirmed dead and hundreds are believed to be trapped under rubble, as emergency crews and international rescue teams race to respond.

05:47

Gaza Strip

Gaza War Cemetery with Canadian UN troops reportedly remains devastated

A cemetery in the Gaza Strip containing the remains of 22 Canadian soldiers killed during a 1956 United Nations peacekeeping mission has been destroyed, according to media reports citing families of the deceased.

05:24

West Bank

Israeli forces order halt to construction, demolish structures in West Bank

Israeli forces issued stop-work orders for 15 Palestinian homes in the village of Al-Walaja in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday (24 June), citing a lack of building permits, according to a local official.