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Nepal death toll rises to 579 as nearly 2,000 remain missing after floods

Nepal death toll rises to 579 as nearly 2,000 remain missing after floods

Fri 28 Aug 2026 03:43 CEST

At least 579 people have died and nearly 2,000 are missing after the disaster in Nepal, according to official figures. The risk of further flooding is rising, and among other things, a dam has burst

Israeli forces take over UN-run training centre near Jerusalem, Guterres condemns raid

Israeli forces take over UN-run training centre near Jerusalem, Guterres condemns raid

Tue 25 Aug 2026 19:56 CEST

UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemns an Israeli raid on an education center run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (Unrwa) outside Jerusalem.

UN warns 1 million children in Afghanistan face severe malnutrition and risk death

UN warns 1 million children in Afghanistan face severe malnutrition and risk death

Tue 25 Aug 2026 13:11 CEST

One million children in Afghanistan are suffering from such severe malnutrition that their lives are in danger, warns the UN children's fund Unicef.

Oil tanker hit by unknown projectile off Oman, second attack on ship in region in less than a day

Oil tanker hit by unknown projectile off Oman, second attack on ship in region in less than a day

Tue 25 Aug 2026 01:02 CEST

An oil tanker has been hit by an “unknown projectile” off the coast of Oman, according to the British Royal Navy’s maritime surveillance agency, UKMTO, in a second attack on a ship in the region in less than a day.

Around 40 killed in gang attack in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince

Around 40 killed in gang attack in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince

Tue 25 Aug 2026 00:55 CEST

Two UN peacekeepers killed in ambush in South Sudan, UN says

Two UN peacekeepers killed in ambush in South Sudan, UN says

Mon 24 Aug 2026 16:26 CEST

Two UN peacekeepers have been killed in South Sudan, according to the UN peacekeeping force in the country, UNMISS.

South Sudan faces total food aid cutoff as famine looms for refugees and children

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South Sudan faces total food aid cutoff as famine looms for refugees and children

Sun 23 Aug 2026 06:59 CEST

Currently, only the most vulnerable receive support - and only half rations. In just a few weeks, the food is expected to run out completely

UN reports record number of attacks on aid workers worldwide

UN reports record number of attacks on aid workers worldwide

Wed 19 Aug 2026 08:12 CEST

Over 900 aid workers worldwide were killed, injured or kidnapped last year, according to a new report from the UN humanitarian coordination agency OCHA.

UN finds several tons of nuclear material in Syria from Assad era

UN finds several tons of nuclear material in Syria from Assad era

Tue 18 Aug 2026 17:37 CEST

The UN atomic energy agency, the IAEA, has found several tons of nuclear material in Syria. The material dates from the time when Bashar al-Assad ruled the country

Taliban mark five years in power as women remain largely excluded from public life

Taliban mark five years in power as women remain largely excluded from public life

Sat 15 Aug 2026 17:01 CEST

Afghanistan's Taliban regime is celebrating five years in power with rallies, flags and ceremonies. But women, who have found life increasingly difficult since the takeover, are barely visible

Missing Ukrainian boy found fighting for Russia, activist group says

Missing Ukrainian boy found fighting for Russia, activist group says

Sat 15 Aug 2026 07:21 CEST

Ukrainian Oleksandr Mustjatse was not even 15 years old when his village was occupied by Russia. Now Mustjatse himself is fighting for Russia, according to a Ukrainian activist group

UN says civilian deaths in Ukraine hit highest level since May 2022

UN says civilian deaths in Ukraine hit highest level since May 2022

Thu 13 Aug 2026 12:27 CEST

The number of civilians killed in Ukraine in July rose to the highest level since the first months of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the United Nations said on Thursday.

UN warns more people are being trafficked into online fraud in Southeast Asia

UN warns more people are being trafficked into online fraud in Southeast Asia

Sat 8 Aug 2026 10:35 CEST

More and more people are being trafficked and forced to work in internet fraud in Southeast Asia, the UN warns. At the same time, the proceeds from the fraud are rising sharply

Bangladesh ex-leader Sheikh Hasina vows to return despite death sentence

Bangladesh ex-leader Sheikh Hasina vows to return despite death sentence

Wed 5 Aug 2026 20:11 CEST

Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country in 2024. Despite being sentenced to death in absentia in her home country, she now says it is her duty to return

UN warns of sharp rise in executions in Iran

UN warns of sharp rise in executions in Iran

Wed 5 Aug 2026 13:09 CEST

A growing number of executions in Iran is causing concern, says UN human rights chief Volker Türk. He says the increase since March is being used to “instill fear

UN warns malnutrition among women and children in Afghanistan has reached critical levels

UN warns malnutrition among women and children in Afghanistan has reached critical levels

Tue 4 Aug 2026 17:52 CEST

The UN warns that malnutrition among women and children in Afghanistan has reached critical levels.

UN warns more people are being trafficked into online fraud in Southeast Asia

UN warns more people are being trafficked into online fraud in Southeast Asia

Mon 3 Aug 2026 12:07 CEST

More and more people are being trafficked and forced to work in online fraud in Southeast Asia, the UN warns. At the same time, the proceeds from the fraud are growing sharply

Guterres makes new push to reunify Cyprus after decades of division

Guterres makes new push to reunify Cyprus after decades of division

Thu 30 Jul 2026 03:45 CEST

UN Secretary-General António Guterres is once again trying to reunite divided Cyprus and resolve a conflict that has lasted more than 50 years.

UNAIDS warns HIV prevention efforts risk collapse as foreign aid falls

UNAIDS warns HIV prevention efforts risk collapse as foreign aid falls

Tue 28 Jul 2026 18:23 CEST

Severely reduced aid from the US and Europe means HIV prevention efforts are at risk of collapse, warns the UN program UNAIDS in a new report.

UN calls for evacuation of 6,000 stranded sailors from Strait of Hormuz

UN calls for evacuation of 6,000 stranded sailors from Strait of Hormuz

Fri 24 Jul 2026 14:13 CEST

The UN is calling for immediate action to evacuate and repatriate around 6,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.

UN says 143 migrants dead or missing off Mauritania after boat drifts at sea

UN says 143 migrants dead or missing off Mauritania after boat drifts at sea

Tue 21 Jul 2026 20:13 CEST

The UN says 143 migrants and refugees were reported dead or missing off the coast of Mauritania last week.

UN condemns escalating Israeli attacks in Gaza after dozens killed

UN condemns escalating Israeli attacks in Gaza after dozens killed

Tue 21 Jul 2026 16:16 CEST

The UN condemns escalating Israeli attacks in Gaza that have reportedly killed at least 57 people in the past week, including six children.

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises above 5,000

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises above 5,000

Sat 18 Jul 2026 01:24 CEST

UN warns more than 500 feared dead after boats capsize off Myanmar coast

UN warns more than 500 feared dead after boats capsize off Myanmar coast

Thu 16 Jul 2026 05:41 CEST

The UN is warning that more than 500 people are feared dead after two ships were reported to have capsized off the coast of Myanmar.