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UN Warns Water Crisis Worsens Amid Conflict, Climate Change ———————————- As the world marks World Water Day, the United Nations has warned that the global water crisis is intensifying due to climate change, armed conflicts, and social inequalities, with women…

UN Body Condemns Death Sentences for Drug Cases in Saudi Arabia, Calls for Victim Compensation ————————————— A United Nations body has deemed the execution of two Egyptian men in Saudi Arabia over drug-related charges as “unjustified,” urging Saudi authorities to…

UN Reports 4.9 Million Children Under Five Died in 2024 Amid Worrying Slowdown in Global Health Progress ————————— New estimates from the United Nations indicate that approximately 4.9 million children under the age of five died in 2024, signaling a…

UN Secretary-General warns nuclear threat at highest level in decades —————————– UN Chief Antonio Guterres warned that global peace faces serious threats, with the risk of nuclear weapons use reaching its highest level in decades, Khaama Press reported. Guterres said…

UNICEF Warns of Alarming Rise in Violations Against Children, Calls Safe Education “First Line of Defense” ———————————— UNICEF has issued a stark warning about an unprecedented increase in serious violations against children in conflict zones worldwide, emphasizing that safe education…

UN Warns of Imminent Financial Collapse as Member States Withhold Funding ——————————- The United Nations is facing the risk of an “imminent financial collapse” after widespread non-payment of mandatory contributions by member states, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned. In…

UN Chief: ‘Law of the Jungle’ Is Replacing International Rule of Law ——————————– UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the illegal use of force, attacks on civilian infrastructure, human rights abuses, and blocked aid are dealing a blow to…

The United Nations secretary general, António Guterres, has warned of the peril posed by “powerful forces lining up to undermine global cooperation” in an address to mark the 80th anniversary of the UN’s first major meeting. Speaking in London’s Methodist…

The United Nations has warned that food assistance in Sudan could come to a complete halt by the end of March unless new funding is urgently secured, a move that could push millions of people deeper into hunger and famine.…

The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting on Thursday to discuss the ongoing unrest in Iran, following a request by the United States amid continuing nationwide protests and a severe crackdown by authorities. The session took place as…