“Despite intensified diplomatic efforts during the second half of 2025, there was no agreement on the way forward regarding the Iran nuclear programme,” concluded the […]
Category: Asia – Pacific
Myanmar elections marked by fear as UN warns civilians are coerced from all sides
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned that the military-controlled ballot is unfolding amid intensified violence, intimidation and arbitrary arrests, leaving no space […]
UN urges calm in Bangladesh after killing of protest leader sparks unrest
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the killing of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, a leading figure in last year’s protests, and called on the authorities to […]
Civilians at risk amid escalating Thailand-Cambodia conflict: UN rights chief
“I am alarmed by reports that areas around villages and cultural sites are being struck by fighter jets, drones, and artillery,” he said. “Under […]
Fifty days on, Jamaica struggles to rebuild after Hurricane Melissa’s unprecedented destruction
Current estimates place the total damage and loss between $8 billion and $15 billion – nearly a quarter of Jamaica’s gross domestic product (GDP), said […]
Guterres condemns deadly attack on Hannukah celebration in Sydney
In a social media post, Mr. Guterres said he was “horrified” by the incident. “My heart is with the Jewish community worldwide on this first […]
From farm to classroom: Feeding children and supporting farmers in Timor-Leste
In the mountainous municipality of Manufahi, in southern Timor-Leste, where healthy food is often beyond the budget of most households, the United Nations is helping […]
‘Almost invisible crisis’: UN urges world not to look away from Myanmar
Speaking to UN News during a visit to UN Headquarters in New York, Gwyn Lewis, the UN’s interim Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Myanmar, said […]
Social media: Age-related bans won’t keep kids safe, UNICEF warns
After months of anticipation and debate over the government’s controversial move, under 16s woke up to find themselves locked out of popular platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, […]
Hong Kong: UN rights chief voices concern over ‘draconian’ laws, in wake of deadly apartment fire
At least 160 people were killed in the blaze at the Wang Fung Court complex, Tai Po district, which was undergoing renovations. Mr. Türk expressed solidarity with the victims […]
