UNICEF: Nearly 1,000 children killed or injured in Ukraine but real number likely higher
Nearly 1,000 boys and girls have been killed or injured in the war in Ukraine, the head of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported...
South Sudan: ‘Urgent collective efforts’ needed in most dangerous humanitarian situation
On the eve of World Humanitarian Day, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan, called on Thursday for joint action to address the aid...
WFP scales up support for millions who ‘cannot wait’ for food aid amid Horn of Africa drought
As the threat of famine looms in the Horn of Africa, the World Food Programme (WFP) announced on Friday that it is scaling up...
Sri Lanka’s economic crisis pushes health system to brink of collapse
Sri Lanka is in the midst of the worst socio-economic crisis in its history, and the once robust health-care system is nearing collapse, with...
Amidst military rule, UN envoy travels to Myanmar for first time
UN special envoy for Myanmar Noeleen Heyzer travelled to the country for the first time since taking up her appointment last October.
Her visit follows the...
WHO recommends two new lifesaving medicines to treat Ebola
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for countries to improve access to two lifesaving Ebola medicines, in its first guidelines on the viral...
Monkeypox cases top 35,000: WHO
Monkeypox infections continue to rise globally, with more than 35,000 cases across 92 countries and territories, and 12 deaths, the head of the World...
Guterres: Grain deal ‘victory for diplomacy
Positive momentum on the landmark Black Sea Grain Initiative to help vulnerable people access food reflects “a victory for diplomacy” for those caught in...
Top Benefits of Moving to a New Place
It is quite normal to feel anxious when you are about to start a new chapter in your life, such as moving to a...
Big lessons about biodiversity loss from a little French river
BY SARAH WILD
Even while drought is bringing many of Europe’s rivers to record lows and damaging biodiversity, the threat of catastrophic flooding following a...