Fall in funding cuts aid to 1 million women: UN
The US was the first to slash billions in foreign assistance in 2025, but other major donors have followed suit.
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‘El Obeid crisis could be worse than El Fasher,’ warns ex-UN official
Mukesh Kapila, ex-UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan warns that, ‘El Obeid crisis could be worse than El Fasher’.
Published On 4 Jul 2026
UN sounds ‘red alert’ over human rights catastrophe in Sudan’s el-Obeid
UN human rights chief Volker Turk issued the warning over growing fears of an imminent RSF assault.
Man holding Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire outside UN
Man described by campaigner as ‘a tireless advocate for Tibet’ pronounced dead on arrival at hospital.
UN chief fears for ‘millions’ of Palestinians amid UNRWA funding shortfall
Antonio Guterres denounces ‘disinformation, smear campaigns’ against the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.
Five humanitarian workers killed in convoy ambush in South Sudan
UN ‘deeply saddened’ by Monday attack on convoy in Jonglei State, calls for investigation.
New Israeli assault in southern Syria forces families to flee their homes
Turkiye has condemned Israel’s attacks in Syria, calling them a violation of international law.
UN rights chief calls for probe into migrant deaths in US detention centres
Deaths of immigrants held in US detention centres have surged during Donald Trump’s second term.
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‘Affordability crisis’: How the Western housing crisis spiralled
Rising rents and prices outpacing wages provoke global debate: Is housing a basic right or an investment asset?
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UN: Venezuela earthquakes will deepen already severe humanitarian crisis
The UN says it is scaling up its response after twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela.
Published On 25 Jun 2026
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UN begins evacuation of 11,000 sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz
The UN’s maritime agency launched an operation to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.
Published On 23 Jun 2026