The Taliban has detained two Afghan staff members of the U.N. political mission in Herat, with no charges disclosed, amid worsening humanitarian crisis and cross-border clashes with Pakistan.
The U.N. World Food Programme warned that a powerful El Niño weather pattern could push nearly 49 million more people into acute hunger by the end of next year, raising fears of worsening food shortages in vulnerable regions.
The 1951 Refugee Convention, marking its 75th anniversary, has saved millions of lives but faces strain as countries deny asylum seekers. Refugees share their stories of struggle and protection under the treaty.
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres emphasizes the urgency of resolving Cyprus' 52-year ethnic division to stabilize a volatile region, amidst Turkish and Greek Cypriot disagreements over a unified or two-state solution.
The Trump administration has weighed cutting ties with the U.N. refugee agency (UNHCR) over a dispute regarding a deputy high commissioner appointment, prompting urgent lobbying from diplomats and aid groups. This potential withdrawal threatens UNHCR's funding and the global refugee system, which is already strained by conflicts in Ukraine and Sudan.
The head of the U.N.'s nuclear agency, Rafael Mariano Grossi, stated inspectors would visit Iranian enrichment sites as part of an interim U.S.-Iran deal, a claim an Iranian diplomat, Kazem Gharibabadi, denied, insisting visits would only occur after a final agreement. This disagreement, alongside a flare-up in Israel-Hezbollah fighting and disputes over Iranian frozen funds, highlights the fragility of the recent ceasefire.
The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution to ensure perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers face justice. The resolution aims to fill accountability gaps, as prosecution rates for such crimes have been low. It authorizes the Secretary-General to collect facts and support investigations and prosecutions after future attacks.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres visited Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to address the escalating gang violence that has displaced over 1.5 million people and killed 2,300 this year. He met with Prime Minister Alix Didier-Fils-Aimé and visited a makeshift shelter.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres visited Haiti, where gang violence has displaced 1.5 million people and killed over 2,300 this year. Guterres met with PM Alix Didier-Fils-Aimé and visited a makeshift shelter, witnessing the dire conditions faced by those fleeing violence.
The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution calling on Afghanistan's Taliban rulers to swiftly reverse their crackdown on women and combat militant groups Pakistan accuses of cross-border attacks. The resolution extends the UN political mission until 2027.
South Korea and dozens of UN member states launched an informal group to combat technology-facilitated trafficking in persons. The initiative follows online scams that affected South Koreans in Cambodia, highlighting the need for international cooperation against digital exploitation.
South Korea hosted a 6-week U.N. peacekeeping training program for 90+ personnel from >15 countries, including Australia and Japan, focusing on military engineering, medical care, and explosives handling.
The UN refugee agency reported a decrease in forced displacement for the first time in ten years, with 117.8 million people displaced by conflict or persecution in 2025. Despite this decline, the agency warns the number remains unacceptably high, citing ongoing conflicts like the Iran war and challenges in voluntary returns.
A UN report indicates a global decrease in people displaced by conflict, with record numbers of refugees returning home. However, some returns are not voluntary.
The UN's atomic watchdog board urged Iran to fully cooperate, provide details on its near weapons-grade nuclear material stockpile, and grant inspectors access to nuclear sites. The resolution passed with 21 votes, opposed by Russia, China, and Niger, amid heightened Middle East tensions.
The World Food Program said the Iran war is worsening hunger by driving up food and fuel prices and disrupting trade. It said millions more people in Somalia, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka are struggling to meet basic food needs.
South Korea condemns attacks on UNIFIL peacekeepers in Lebanon after a Serbian member's death, urging compliance with international law
Hezbollah has officially rejected a ceasefire deal provisionally agreed upon by Lebanon and Israel, calling it "absurd, humiliating and insulting." The group demands Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon before any ceasefire, while Israel insists on a demilitarized zone and continued attacks.
Lebanon and Israel provisionally agreed to a ceasefire in Washington, but Hezbollah rejected the terms, demanding Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory first. A UN peacekeeper was killed near Marjayoun, with mortars suspected to be from Hezbollah.
Lebanon and Israel provisionally agreed to a ceasefire in Washington, but Hezbollah rejected the terms, demanding Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory first. A UN peacekeeper was killed in an attack attributed to Hezbollah.
Portugal, Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Zimbabwe, and Trinidad and Tobago have been elected to the UN Security Council for two-year terms starting Jan. 1. Germany narrowly lost its bid for a seat to Portugal and Austria in a contested race.
The Palestinian Ambassador to the UN, Riyad Mansour, is withdrawing his bid for a vice president role at the UN General Assembly after US pressure. A US cable instructed the embassy in Jerusalem to pressure Palestinian officials to drop the bid or face visa revocation for their delegation.
The U.S. threatens to revoke visas of the Palestinian U.N. delegation if Ambassador Riyad Mansour doesn't withdraw his bid for General Assembly Vice President, citing undermining of Trump's peace plan and past accusations of Israeli genocide.
Palestinians in East Jerusalem's Silwan neighborhood face eviction and home demolitions, with Israeli authorities facilitating settlement expansion. Residents and rights groups decry the process as discriminatory, while Israeli officials deny claims of ethnic cleansing.
