Yemenis are ‘hanging by a thread’ top aid official warns Security Council
The fragile United States-Iran ceasefire is holding, following over a month of strikes and counterstrikes in the Gulf region – and in connection with...
‘Time for diplomacy over escalation’ in Middle East war: Guterres
Addressing journalists at UN Headquarters in New York outside the Security Council, António Guterres said that humanitarian and other legal obligations are being disregarded in the...
Benefit Birthday Celebration in Youngstown
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You’re invited—Join supporters, friends, and allies in person or online for a benefit birthday celebration honoring Dr. Ron Daniels at 84,...
Reparations ‘key to dismantling systemic racism’: UN rights chief
Speaking on Tuesday at the fifth session of the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, he lauded the advances in racial justice and equality...
Fleeing Sudan’s war, refugees rebuild their lives in Uganda
Since war broke out in Sudan in April 2023, nearly 600,000 Sudanese refugees have arrived at the camp, some after gruelling journeys through several...
‘Now is the moment to invest’: Syria needs global backing, says UN expert
While the determination of Syrians to rebuild their country following the overthrow of the Assad regime in December 2024 has been widely recognised, experts caution...
US-Iran war: Guterres calls for continued talks, end to ceasefire violations
Marathon discussions hosted by Pakistan ended in stalemate this weekend in the country’s capital, Islamabad. While no agreement was reached, “the discussions themselves underscored the seriousness of their engagement and constituted a positive and...
MIDDLE EAST LIVE 14 April: Civilians suffer as uncertainty and tensions persist
As Israel and Lebanon prepare for talks in Washington, the UN Secretary-General has urged both sides to use all available diplomatic avenues to end...
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Bob Law
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Monday, April 13, 2026 · 3:00 PM ET
In this Special Edition of Vantage Point, Dr. Ron Daniels, aka “the Professor,” is...
‘Clock is ticking’: Hormuz disruption raises fears of global food crisis
A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has done little to restore confidence in the vital maritime corridor, where renewed tensions –...
Sudan: Top UN aid official warns of ‘abandoned crisis’ as war enters fourth year
Denise Brown, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, said the crisis is following a grim pattern of repeated abuses and repeated suffering.“We are on repeat...
Tech gaps and budget cuts threaten global efforts to track and help the vulnerable
But as nations gather at the UN this week to discuss the future of our population growth, two major hurdles are taking centre stage:...
European Union support for the UN ‘more vital than ever’, Security Council hears
UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Khaled Khiari was speaking during the Security Council’s annual debate on cooperation between the two organizations in the areas of peace and security. “In an increasingly...
MIDDLE EAST LIVE 13 April: US-Iran talks falter; Strait of Hormuz uncertainty deepens
Weekend developments have raised fresh concerns worldwide after talks between the United States and Iran on Saturday ended without agreement, fuelling uncertainty and raising...
From conflict to catwalk: Women ex-combatants weave reconciliation in Colombia
Peace must be sewn, stitch by stitch.With this idea in mind, Ms. Avella set herself to work at a small sewing workshop in Catatumbo,...
Haiti’s freefall demands urgent global action as millions face hunger and violence
Edem Wosurnu of the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, briefed journalists on her recent mission to the Caribbean island nation where violent armed gangs remain in control of large areas of the territory. The worsening crisis is marked by rising insecurity, deepening...
Putting humans at the centre: UN AI panel begins work on global impact study
The UN’s Independent International Scientific Panel on AI – the first global body of its kind – is gearing up for its inaugural in-person...
NAN Convention continues to grow at 35
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By Herb Boyd —
Since its inception, the National Action Network (NAN) has grown exponentially, and the 35th convention this week, with...
New era for space dawns as Artemis astronauts return
The historic mission, which set a record during its lunar flyby for how far humans have ventured into space, was a significant step towards...
Sudan: 14 million displaced; hunger and attacks on health continue as war enters fourth...
Speaking from Khartoum, the representative of the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, in the country Marie-Helene Verney told reporters that since the start of the...
Lebanon airstrike casualties ‘still under the rubble’ as ambulances, hospitals face new threats
Speaking from Beirut, where he witnessed Wednesday’s attacks first-hand, the World Health Organization (WHO)’s representative in the country Dr. Abdinasir Abubakar, said that according to...
MIDDLE EAST LIVE 10 April: Fear and uncertainty grow in Lebanon as conflict grinds...
Fighting continues across parts of the Middle East, with renewed exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah adding to an already volatile regional picture. The escalation...
Defending Democracy and the Different and Vulnerable
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By Dr. Maulana Karenga —
April 4th is Nana Dr. Martin Luther King’s Day of Sacrifice, the day of his assassination and...
Development finance gap risks reversing decades of progress
The 2026 Financing for Sustainable Development Report assesses progress on the Sevilla Commitment, a 2025 agreement that aims to secure the $4 trillion needed annually to achieve the...
