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Daily Wrap 5 January 2026

UN chief deeply concerned over 'possible intensification of instability' in Venezuela Invoking the bedrock principle prohibiting the use of force against the territory and independence of any State, the UN Secretary-General told the Security Council on Monday there must be "full respect" for the UN Charter, in the face of the United States military intervention in Venezuela and seizure of President Nicolás Maduro. Read more Peace and Security Maduro seized, norms tested: Security Council divided as Venezuela crisis deepens The UN Security Council met on Monday against a sharply altered diplomatic backdrop, following US strikes on the Venezuelan capital and seizure of President Nicolás Maduro. Read more Peace and Security Iran protests: UN warns against further bloodshed As protests in the Iranian capital, Tehran – sparked by increasing economic hardship and a cost-of-living crisis – continued for a ninth day, the UN Secretary-General said he was "deeply saddened by the reported loss of life and injuries," resulting from clashes between security forces and protesters. Read more Human Rights Gaza: 100 per cent of basic food needs met for first time since 2023 For the first time since 2023, humanitarian assistance will provide Gazans with enough food to fulfil minimum nutritional needs. Read more Humanitarian Aid World News in Brief: Escalating violence in Sudan, civilian danger grows in Ukraine, Ethiopia aid cuts In Sudan, civilians continue to bear the brunt of escalating violence, particularly in the Darfur and Kordofan regions.  Read more Peace and Security Security Council LIVE: 'The power of the law must prevail' amid Venezuela crisis, says Guterres The Security Council met in emergency session in New York to address the US rendition of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro from Caracas, a move that has sent shockwaves through the region and beyond. The UN chief António Guterres told ambassadors there must be respect for national sovereignty, "political independence and territorial integrity," after warning on Saturday that the US had set a "dangerous precedent" for the world order. Follow the historic meeting live below from the UN Meetings Coverage team, and UN News app users can click here. Read more Peace and Security

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