Latest Updates Around The World
Citing a new report from his office (OHCHR) for the 12 months to October 31, 2025, High Commissioner Türk said Israel had carried out “continuous attacks on residential buildings and makeshift tents, destroying entire neighborhoods.” “Mass civilian deaths” resulted from the Israeli attacks, the UN rights chief noted, which killed more than 25,500 Palestinians and […]
The UN Economic and Social Commission for West Asia (ESCWA) on Wednesday reported Regional growth is expected to pick up from 2.9 percent last year to 3.7 percent in 2026. That compares well with global averages and pre-pandemic growth of around 3.2 percent. Lowering inflation The UN body noted that this positive outlook for Arab […]
Joseph is one of a growing number of children joining gangs in Haiti, a Caribbean island nation facing overlapping security, humanitarian and governance crises. About 1.4 million people have been forced to flee their homes due to gang violence and thousands more have died. Robust protections for children in gang-affected communities are highlighted in a […]
“Guided by science, we can transform AI from a source of uncertainty into a reliable engine for the future Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” he said. He urged the international community to build a future “where policies are as smart as the technology that aims to drive them.” New expert panel The Secretary-General noted that “AI […]
Behind the staggering profits lies what the report calls a “litany of abuse,” affecting hundreds of thousands of people from at least 66 countries. Many were lured abroad by promises of legitimate jobs, only to be arrested, beaten and coerced into online fraud. “The treatment individuals receive as part of scam operations is alarming,” the […]
Tom Fletcher will focus on the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the world’s youngest country and the escalating protection risks for both civilians and aid workers. Upon arrival, he went straight to Malakal in Upper Nile State, where he met with local communities, their leaders and returnees. He heard firsthand about their needs and the challenges […]
The big picture The Caribbean country is in the grip of a deepening security, humanitarian and governance crisis. Armed gangs control large parts of the capital Port-au-Prince and beyond, displacing families and limiting access to schools, health care and basic services. Poverty among the most vulnerable families is worsening, and children are increasingly vulnerable to […]
Just returned from a visit to the country UN womenSofia Calltorp, head of Humanitarian Action, told reporters in Geneva of the suffering inflicted on families left without heat, electricity and reliable shelter amid the harsh winter conditions. Sixty-five percent of Ukraine’s energy generation capacity has been destroyed by targeted attacks. “These energy disruptions are not […]
This is evident from a report published on Thursday Independent International Fact-Finding Mission to Sudan The evidence shows that at least three underlying acts of genocide were committed: “the killing of members of a protected ethnic group; the causing of serious physical and mental harm; and the intentional imposition of living conditions intended to bring […]
The report covers the period from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025 and is based on monitoring carried out by OHCHR and information from government sources, other UN entities and non-governmental organizations. “The intensified attacks, the methodical destruction of entire neighborhoods and the denial of humanitarian aid appeared to be aimed at a permanent […]
