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Security Council LIVE: Spotlight on Syria as Guterres heads to Damascus
- UN News
The Security Council is holding its monthly debate on Syria amid reports of an Israeli attack in occupied territory and discussions of a multi-national oil pipeline to counter the closure of the critical Strait of Hormuz – still the focus of the ongoing US-Iran war. The meeting follows UN independent investigators’ findings that security conditions remain fragile in the south as the UN chief heads to Damascus for his first visit to the country as Secretary-General.
DR Congo: Ebola outbreak still expanding, WHO sees signs of stabilization
- UN News
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN health teams and partners are still racing to contain the rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak, despite ongoing insecurity in eastern areas where the virus has taken hold. As of 19 July, the DRC Government has recorded 2,423 confirmed cases, including 967 deaths and 469 recoveries.
Ukraine: Deadly Russian attacks severely damage aid warehouses
- UN News
Russian attacks and drone strikes killed at least two children and injured dozens more across Ukraine over recent days while severely damaging three critical aid warehouses, UN agencies reported on Monday.
Middle East: Civilians again under fire as US-Iran strikes continue
- UN News
As the United States and Iran trade deadly attacks for a second week, the UN continues to call for de-escalation while highlighting the devastation caused to civilians and critical infrastructure across the Middle East.
Moon Day focuses growing concerns around space junk
- UN News
Amid surging lunar exploration, the UN on Monday urged governments to ensure that humanity's return to the Moon does not come at the expense of planet Earth – or the long-term sustainability of space.
LIVE: Haiti endures violence and hunger, but hopes grow for a more secure future
- UN News
After years of violence perpetrated by gangs, widespread insecurity and the displacement of almost 1.5 million people as well as growing humanitarian needs, Haitians are glimpsing signs of hope as a path to democratic elections begins to emerge. At UN Headquarters in New York, the 15-member Security Council discusses what next for Haiti. Full live coverage below.
Ukraine: UN condemns overnight attack on Kyiv
- UN News
United Nations agencies have deplored a fresh Russian assault on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv which left at least one person dead and a dozen injured.
Haiti: Signs of hope despite gang violence and political uncertainty
- UN News
For millions of Haitians, daily life has become a struggle to stay safe, find enough food and simply move around their own neighbourhood.
US-Iran war: UN chief calls for new diplomatic push following attacks on civilian areas
- UN News
The UN Secretary-General remains deeply concerned by the continuing deadly military escalation between Iran and the United States, his spokesperson said on Friday as attacks destroyed key civilian and military infrastructure across the Gulf region.
World News in Brief: Appeal for calm in Kashmir, women on the move, increased Ebola deaths in communities, 12th anniversary of MH17
- UN News
The UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, has appealed for calm in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir amid unrest ahead of regional elections.
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