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Netanyahu's office condemns New York mayor's remarks over possible arrest during UN General Assembly

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sharply criticized comments made by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who suggested that Israeli leader could face arrest if he travels to the United States for the United Nations General Assembly in September. The exchange marks the latest......

UN and Israeli reports warn of worsening humanitarian crisis as fighting continues in Gaza

The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip continues to deteriorate as military operations persist, with fresh casualties reported and growing concern expressed by both international organizations and voices within Israel over the impact of the conflict on civilians. According to local health authorities,......

Russian human rights commissioner reports alleged attacks on civilians to the United Nations

Russia's Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova has announced that her office has submitted reports to the United Nations concerning alleged attacks on civilians in Russian territory that Moscow attributes to Ukrainian military operations. According to Lantratova, the reports were sent to UN......

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......