News headlines for “Middle East”
World News in Brief: UN Support Office in Haiti, Goodwill Ambassador Theo James in Syria, urgent appeal for millions in DR Congo
- UN News
The Security Council-endorsed UN Support Office in Haiti is on track to deliver on behalf of the Haitian people, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Wednesday.
Security Council LIVE: Ambassadors debate as Middle East crises mount
- UN News
The UN Security Council is holding a high-level open debate on the Middle East which is expected to focus on the Gaza peace plan – including the role of President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace – the continuing humanitarian crisis in the enclave and turmoil in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, following the demolition of UNRWA’s headquarters there. Follow live coverage below, and UN News app users can click here.
Yemen: Security Council votes on final extension of Hudaydah Mission
- UN News
The Security Council adopted a resolution on Tuesday that renews the mandate of the UN Mission in the Yemeni port city of Hudaydah for a final two-month period through 31 March of this year.
UN says Gaza crisis remains dire, children hardest hit
- UN News
Despite a modest increase in humanitarian assistance, the situation in Gaza remains “dire”, with children among the hardest hit by shortages of shelter, basic services and education, the United Nations said on Tuesday.
Gaza ceasefire is making a difference, but situation is still deadly for children
- UN News
The fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip is making a difference to the lives of over a million children, and improving overall access to food - but more aid still needs to enter.
World News in Brief: Deadly shipwrecks in the Mediterranean, Duterte trial update, final hostage remains recovered in Gaza, FAO boosts farming in Haiti
- UN News
The UN migration agency, IOM, expressed deep concern on Monday over multiple deadly shipwrecks that are believed to have taken place over the past ten days across the Central Mediterranean.
Between fear and survival: Women and girls flee violence in northern Syria
- UN News
When fighting recently intensified near her neighbourhood in Aleppo, in northern Syria, Fatima and her family had to run.
A new blow for UNRWA as headquarters in East Jerusalem 'set on fire'
- UN News
The head of embattled UN relief agency for Palestinians, UNRWA, has condemned reports that its headquarters in East Jerusalem have been set alight deliberately.
UN Peacekeepers and Associated Personnel Killed in Malicious Attacks in 2025
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, January 23 (IPS) - At least 21 United Nations personnel — 12 peacekeeping personnel and nine civilians — were killed in deliberate attacks in 2025, according to the United Nations Staff Union Standing Committee on the Security and Independence of the International Civil Service.
Limited access restored to Syria’s Al Hol camp amid security concerns
- UN News
United Nations agencies have regained limited access to Syria’s Al Hol camp and resumed the delivery of essential supplies after days of disruption caused by a volatile security situation, the UN Deputy Spokesperson said on Friday.
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