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Daily Wrap 16 October 2025

UN condemns Madagascar military takeover, urges return to constitutional order The UN has condemned Madagascar's military takeover, calling for the immediate restoration of constitutional order following last week's ouster of President Andry Rajoelina. Read more Peace and Security Funding crisis forces deep cuts to UN peacekeeping missions A severe funding shortfall is threatening to cripple UN peacekeeping operations worldwide, with the Organization warning that it will have to scale back patrols, close field offices and repatriate thousands of 'blue helmets' due to delayed payments from Member States. Read more UN Affairs Gaza: UN pushes to scale up aid delivery As a fragile ceasefire holds in the Gaza Strip, UN aid teams are intensifying efforts to deliver urgently needed assistance.  Read more Peace and Security UN welcomes Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire The United Nations called on Thursday for Afghanistan and Pakistan to permanently end recent deadly hostilities and protect civilians.  Read more Peace and Security World Food Day LIVE: The task of feeding the world Amid the destruction of the Second World War, nations responded to the danger of hunger and malnutrition by creating the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on 16 October 1945. The UN agency celebrates this achievement as World Food Day every year on its birthday, recognizing the work of all those who are committed to ensuring food for everyone. We'll be bringing you the highlights live from FAO throughout the day. UN News app users can follow coverage here. Read more SDGs

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