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In a statement for the International Day against Nuclear Tests, which is commemorated every year on August 29, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for the “forever” prohibition of nuclear testing on Thursday. More than 2,000 nuclear...

Following the takeover of the UN office in the capital Sanaa by Huthi rebels, who also detained dozens of staff members from various organizations, the Yemeni government has demanded that the UN relocate to the second...

The UN migration agency issued a dire warning on Monday, stating that Sudan is at a disastrous “breaking point” where tens of thousands of avoidable deaths are expected as a result of numerous crises. According to...

The World Food Programme (WFP) has received a significant rice donation from the Republic of Korea (ROK) for its lifesaving assistance for the Rohingya population in Bangladesh. Today, an official handover ceremony of 15,000 MT of...

The World Food Programme (WFP) has activated anticipatory action measures as water levels in the Jamuna River approach critical levels. This proactive response aims to mitigate the impact of the impending floods on vulnerable communities. This...

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Monday that Ukraine was requesting an urgent UN Security Council meeting in response to a deadly flurry of Russian airstrikes throughout the nation. “Ukraine is currently initiating an emergency meeting of...

In support of the government-led response to Cyclone Remal, the World Food Programme (WFP) has been engaging with affected communities through its cash-for-work programme to bolster their recovery and rebuilding efforts. Since June 25, nearly 6,000...

The UN declared on Tuesday that storm Freddy, which devastated southeast Africa last year after sweeping across the whole southern Indian Ocean, was the longest-lasting tropical storm ever recorded at 36 days. A group of specialists...

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) are providing emergency assistance to communities affected by the severe flooding in Sylhet and Sunamganj districts in northeast Bangladesh. Starting 27 June, WFP’s Sylhet Field Office, in support of...

A million displaced Palestinians may receive much-needed water if Israel agrees to restart power at a crucial desalination plant in southern Gaza, according to a statement released by the UN Children’s Fund on Thursday. According to...