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United Nations warns gum arabic trade could help finance Sudan conflict

The United Nations has warned that the international trade in gum arabic could unintentionally contribute to financing the ongoing conflict in Sudan, urging governments and companies to strengthen oversight of supply chains linked to the country. The warning comes as Sudan's conflict continues to......

United Nations warns millions of children worldwide remain without essential vaccinations

The United Nations has warned that millions of children around the world remain outside routine immunization programs, despite modest improvements in global vaccination coverage during 2025. According to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, approximately 116 million children......

UN human rights chief warns renewed U.S.-Iran conflict threatens regional stability

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has warned that renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran pose a serious threat to civilians, regional stability, and international peace. In a statement, Türk said that the escalation risks undermining......

United Nations warns of worsening crisis in Sudan as cholera spreads and drone attacks intensify

The United Nations has warned that Sudan's humanitarian crisis is deepening as cholera continues to spread while violence, including an increasing number of drone attacks, places additional pressure on civilians and aid operations. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian......

UNESCO warns global education aid could decline by up to 30% by 2027

UNESCO has warned that international funding for education could decline by as much as 30% between 2023 and 2027, raising concerns about the future of learning opportunities for millions of children and young people around the world. The warning comes from the organization's latest Global Education......

United Nations prepares up to $100 million to address El Niño risks

The United Nations has announced plans to mobilize up to $100 million through its Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to help vulnerable communities prepare for the potential impacts of the developing El Niño climate pattern. The initiative reflects the UN's growing emphasis on anticipatory......

Unexploded ordnance slows the return of millions of displaced people in Sudan, UN warns

Millions of displaced Sudanese remain unable to safely return to their homes because of widespread contamination from landmines and unexploded ordnance, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The agency warns that explosive remnants of war continue......

Grossi questions feasibility of global oversight for artificial intelligence

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi has expressed skepticism about the possibility of establishing a single global system to oversee artificial intelligence, arguing that the technology is evolving too rapidly and across too many jurisdictions for centralized control......

UN chief urges US and Iran to end renewed hostilities and resume diplomacy

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the United States and Iran to immediately de-escalate tensions following a renewed outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East, warning that continued military action could further destabilize the region. In a statement issued through UN......