UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban issued the warning following a visit to Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali. “After a 14-day visit to the Central Sahel, I have witnessed firsthand a […]
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Chokepoints and conflict: How the Hormuz crisis is exposing global shipping vulnerabilities
Since conflict began with the US-Israeli bombing of Iran in late February, up to 20,000 seafarers have been stranded on some 2,000 vessels in the […]
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UN rights chief urges action to end impunity and address disappearances in Mexico
Speaking at the conclusion of an official visit to Mexico, the High Commissioner warned that violence remains a serious concern, with women rights defenders and […]
WHO says billions saw health gains in 2025 despite funding cuts
“The Results Report 2025 shows that with support from WHO and partners, countries have delivered tangible benefits for millions of people,” said WHO Director-General Tedros […]
Extreme heat pushing global food systems to the brink, UN agencies warn
The joint report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) finds that extreme heat is already causing half a […]
Earth Day: The battle to save a drowning Pacific island nation
In 2025, more than 90 per cent of Tuvaluans applied for a visa scheme to obtain residency or citizenship in Australia. Just before that, in […]
Ceasefire extension offers diplomatic opening, but tensions persist in Strait of Hormuz
The UN Secretary-General welcomed the move, calling it “an important step toward de-escalation and creating critical space for diplomacy and confidence-building between Iran and the […]
Time to apply the brakes to runaway AI, says pioneer
Speaking at the Digital World Conference (DWC): AI for Social Development – co-organized by the UN Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) – Professor Hinton stressed […]
NASA to Cover Progress 95 Spacecraft Launch, Docking
NASA will provide live coverage of the launch and docking of a Roscosmos cargo spacecraft carrying about three tons of food, fuel, and supplies for […]
