Downpours stymy aid teams following deadly landslide in war-torn Sudan
The death toll has not yet been verified as ongoing downpours and rugged terrain are making it extremely difficult to…
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Attacks across Gaza intensify amid fear and hunger: ‘Leave me here,’ injured girl told fleeing family
A 14-year-old girl with cerebral palsy who depends on a wheelchair was among crowds fleeing Israeli military aircraft operations east…
Afghanistan quake: Aid teams still scrambling to reach survivors
The magnitude six quake has already left more than 800 dead and at least 2,000 injured, but the total impact…
WHO sounds alarm as mental health conditions soar past one billion worldwide
Disorders such as anxiety and depression are exacting a heavy toll on individuals, families and economies, yet most countries are…
Teachers are the ‘guardians of our future’, says UN deputy chief
Their work, said UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, is “the beating heart of education, the cornerstone of sustainable development, and…
Security Council: UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon extended for a ‘final time’
But the resolution stipulates it will then begin a one year “orderly and safe drawdown and withdrawal of its personnel”,…
Pakistan floods leave villages cut off as monsoon devastation continues
Aid agencies are continuing to work tirelessly to reach the hardest-hit areas. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said nearly…
UN calls for decisive steps to end conflict as Gaza and West Bank crises deepen
“Today the world looks on in horror as the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory continues to deteriorate to levels…
Latin America and Caribbean: Millions more children could face poverty due to climate change
Even worse, the number could triple if countries do not meet their commitments to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and…