Guterres warns UN faces ‘imminent financial collapse’
UN chief Antonio Guterres calls on member states to address unpaid dues and overhaul world body’s financial rules.
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Sudan food aid at risk of running dry, UN warns
WFP says $700m needed to prevent the world’s worst hunger and displacement crisis from worsening.
UN treaty to protect ‘extraordinary’ marine life due to come into force
World-first pact aims to protect 10 million species from threats like climate change, overfishing and deep-sea mining.
UN chief’s last annual speech slams world leaders for lack of cooperation
Antonio Guterres appears to take aim at the US, which recently slashed its contribution, telling UN to ‘adapt or die’.
Wary of Israeli appropriation, Palestine lists 14 sites with UNESCO
Palestinian Authority submits files for Gaza’s Old City and West Bank landmarks to UNESCO World Heritage list.
UN chief warns he could refer Israel to ICJ over laws targeting UNRWA
In October 2024, Israel passed a law banning the agency for Palestinian refugees in Israel and occupied East Jerusalem.
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Displaced Palestinians weather deadly winds, extreme cold in tents
At least six people were killed after heavy rain flooded tents and collapsed homes sheltering displaced Gazan families.
Published On 13 Jan 2026
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Myanmar Rohingya genocide case begins at International Court
The UN’s top court is hearing a genocide case against Myanmar, accused of mass killings of Rohingya Muslims.
Published On 12 Jan 2026
Which are the 66 global organisations the US is leaving under Trump?
The significant changes will lead the US to withdraw from key forums focused on climate change, peace and democracy.
US to withdraw from dozens of UN, international organisations
The sweeping changes will see the US quit major forums for cooperation on climate change, peace and democracy.
Israel ‘asphyxiating’ Palestinians for ‘apartheid system’ in West Bank: UN
Volker Turk’s description of West Bank situation as ‘apartheid’ marks first time a UN human rights chief has used term.
