Just as industrialisation in the 19th century “split the world into a wealthy few and the impoverished”, the AI revolution could do the same. “Countries […]
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Iraq: UN mission ends, with pledge of continued support
The Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Iraq, Mohammed Al Hassan, briefed members for the last time as the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) prepares to conclude its mandate on 31 December after more than […]
HIV and AIDS: Despite funding setbacks, prevention sees progress
“Promise that you will take your medicines lifelong,” Ms. Mishra told UN News in a message marking World AIDS Day on Monday. “Your medicine is […]
Gaza: UN reports expanded winterisation efforts as cold weather intensifies
More than 230,000 families – that’s around 1.15 million people – received monthly food parcels between 1 and 27 November, through 59 distribution points, including […]
In the Occupied Palestinian Territory, journalism is ‘both a battleground and a lifeline’
The issue was in the spotlight at UN Headquarters on Monday during a forum focused on the dangers and complexities of reporting from the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The conversation […]
Cyclone Ditwah brings worst flooding in decades to Sri Lanka, killing hundreds
According to the UN relief coordination office, OCHA, 998,918 people across all 25 districts have now been affected, with 212 deaths reported and 218 people […]
Global measles cases surge as 30 million children miss vaccines, UN health agency warns
Officials said global outbreaks are accelerating as millions of children remain under-immunized following years of COVID-19 pandemic-related disruption. “Measles remains one of the most contagious […]
UN warns Myanmar’s planned elections will deepen repression and instability
Jeremy Laurence, a spokesperson for the UN human rights office, OHCHR, told reporters in Geneva that voting is expected to begin on 28 December, in […]
Mass displacement, trafficking fears deepen crisis in Sudan’s El Fasher
UN agencies say conditions are deteriorating further across North Darfur and neighbouring Kordofan, while independent human rights experts on Thursday warned that the collapse of […]
Millions in Asia migrate out of necessity as jobs and services fall short
The office said people across the region are migrating “not by choice, but out of necessity,” driven by the systemic deprivation of economic, social and […]
