The earthquake killed at least 1,000 people and destroyed or damaged about 10,000 homes in Afghanistan’s remote east.
The UN is asking countries to designate 30 percent of their land and sea areas for conservation by 2030.
December’s UN Convention on Biological Diversity will now take place in Montreal, Canada, world body says.
The Trump-backed waiver allows sanctioned Taliban leaders to travel abroad for negotiations.
The Dutch queen discusses her work as UN special advocate for inclusive finance for development.
Last April, the DRC declared a state of siege in North Kivu and Ituri provinces due to escalating attacks by militias.
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The WFP said it exhausted all options before suspending food assistance to millions, including halving rations in 2021.
Antonio Guterres warns that ‘perilous doubling down’ on coal, oil and gas by major economies will worsen climate change.
The 70-year-old’s four-year mandate will come to an end on August 31.
Independent commission set up by UN says Israel needs to end occupation, cease violating Palestinians’ human rights.
UN to make worldwide public appeal for funds and has pledged $48m for food, agriculture and health, says Wickremesinghe.
Nearly a quarter of a million people are on the brink of starvation in drought-struck Somalia, UN agencies say.
Ananthy searches for answers about the disappearance of her Tamil Tiger husband after the Sri Lankan civil war.
A protester was killed during Friday’s demonstrations despite UN calls for security forces to ‘refrain from violence’.
