UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric provided the update during the regular briefing to journalists in New York on Thursday. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been battling for power since April 2023, creating one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. ‘Unimaginable violence’ in El Fasher Violence has intensified […]
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Summary: The OPEC Fund for International Development has pledged $1 billion to support Azerbaijan’s sustainable infrastructure projects, reinforcing the country’s transition toward greener growth and resilient development. The financing will target renewable energy, transport modernization, and climate-resilient infrastructure. The OPEC Fund announced a landmark $1 billion commitment to Azerbaijan, aimed at accelerating investment in sustainable […]
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Summary: Hong Kong has issued a $1.2 billion digital green bond package, marking a significant step in combining sustainable finance with fintech innovation. The offering underscores the city’s ambition to position itself as a global hub for both green investment and digital asset development. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) confirmed the issuance of the […]
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That ordeal reduced people to eating peanut shells and animal feed, UN human rights chief Volker Türk said on Friday, before condemning the reported mass killings of civilians, executions based on ethnicity and other atrocities, which are likely continuing. At the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Mr. Türk told Member States that bloodstains on the […]
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Speaking to the General Assembly, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini, argued that the agency is indispensable for the stability and rebuilding of the shattered Gaza Strip – and the wider region. He underlined that a “virulent” disinformation campaign has tarnished its reputation and strangled its funds. “Curtailing or ending UNRWA’s services will have grave consequences for […]
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Summary: China’s economy showed renewed signs of weakness in October 2025, as soft consumer demand, a worsening property downturn, and reduced factory activity during the long holiday period weighed on growth. Official data revealed sharper declines in investment and real estate, underscoring mounting challenges for Beijing’s efforts to stabilize the economy. China’s economic slowdown intensified […]
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Summary: US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be fully restored by next week, following the end of the record-breaking 43-day government shutdown. The move promises relief for millions of Americans who rely on food assistance, though officials caution that distribution may vary across states. Agriculture Secretary Brooke […]
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As climate negotiations continue in the Amazonian city of Belém, Brazil, governments, UN agencies and partners have adopted the Belém Health Action Plan, placing an emphasis on addressing healthcare inequalities. For updates on all the action and UN News coverage so far, head to our dedicated page here. A planet heading to ‘intensive care’ The adoption […]
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António Guterres was speaking at UN Headquarters in New York following the ninth conference between the global body and the African Union (AU). The high-level talks focused on progress in implementing cooperation frameworks but also on joint action and challenges in the areas of peace, security, development, human rights and climate action. A necessary union […]
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Issuing a warning that the children’s sense of stability and security has been eroded as key everyday services have collapsed, humanitarians insist that young Gazans will need “sustained, long-term efforts to recover”. According to child safety partner assessments conducted in September, shared by the UN aid coordination office (OCHA), 93 per cent exhibited aggressive behaviour […]
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