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18 February 2025

The Pact of the Future was adopted at a summit at UN Headquarters in September 2024.

Amid 'clear' threat of nuclear war, Guterres tells Security Council multilateral off-ramp is essential

Strengthening international cooperation and delivering on a UN pact that calls for reforming global governance, among other measures, was the focus of debate in the Security Council on Tuesday.

Peace and Security

Gazans continue to live in makeshift shelters.

World News in Brief: $53.2 billion needed for Palestinian recovery, UN condemns UNRWA schools raid, Lebanon-Israel tensions continue

The reconstruction of Gaza and the occupied West Bank will require an estimated $53.2 billion over the next ten years, according to the latest Damage and Needs Assessment from the UN and partners.

Humanitarian Aid

Harnessing the power of wind, wind turbines offer a clean and sustainable source of energy.

UN environment agency calls for urgent action on 'triple planetary crisis'

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) called on Tuesday for urgent action to combat climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, warning that progress on all fronts remains slow and uneven.

Climate and Environment

In Bukavu in January, demonstrations were held against foreign interference in mining.

DR Congo: Children reportedly killed in summary executions by M23 fighters

The humanitarian emergency in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has deteriorated sharply with serious human rights violations and abuses, including reported summary executions of children and generalised sexual violence.

Peace and Security

Flags of Member States are raised at the United Nations Headquarters, in New York.

Multilateralism: What is it, and why does it matter?

Multilateralism is a term frequently used at the United Nations, but it's not a concept that is only relevant to the corridors and conference rooms where international diplomacy takes place.

UN Affairs

A caravan full of displaced families fleeing North Darfur's El Fasher in search of safety. Across Sudan, more than 12 million people have been driven from their homes.

UN rights office warns of 'dangerous tipping point' as abuses surge in Sudan

The UN human rights office (OHCHR) on Tuesday sounded the alarm over escalating rights abuses in Sudan, warning that impunity is driving violations as fighting spreads and more armed groups become involved.

Human Rights