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We want to foster peace, stability for people of Afghanistan: MEA reaffirms India's commitment to Afghan developmentIndia continues its strong support for Afghanistan, reaffirms MEA. The nation is focused on peace, stability, and development. This include...
'I gave birth in the street': Conflict makes childbirth risky in parts of AfricaMothers in the Central African Republic face dire circumstances. Moreover, aid cuts have closed vital health services, forcing women to giv...
What to know about the outbreak of a rare kind of Ebola as cases outpace responseA rare Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly in Congo and Uganda. The Bundibugyo virus has no approved treatments. Health workers face challe...
Temperatures likely to remain at record levels in 2026-2030: UNGlobal average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels this year and for the next four years afterwards, the United Na...
India prepares interim, not final, investigation report as Air India crash anniversary nears, source saysIndian investigators are preparing an interim report for the deadly Air India crash. This report will be more comprehensive than the initia...
How Congo is battling an Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and angerEbola treatment centers in eastern Congo are being attacked. This violence stems from deep-seated issues like rebel conflict and displaceme...
Soaring inflation and plummeting economy test Iran's ability to withstand war and US blockadeIran faces severe economic hardship due to war and US sanctions. Prices for essentials like food and medicine have surged. Job losses and b...
Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposalEfforts to end the Middle East war appeared at a standstill on Tuesday, with the US considering Tehran's latest offer to unblock the Strait...
Extreme heat threatens global food systems, UN agencies warnFarmers and fishers are struggling as heatwaves become more frequent and intense. Yields are falling, and harvests are failing. The United ...
Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared trying to migrate in 2025Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes last year, with sea routes to Europe proving the deadliest. Many victims were l...
Lebanon President Joseph Aoun says aiming to end hostilities with Israel talksLebanese President Aoun announced planned talks with Israel to end hostilities and occupation, despite strong rejection from Hezbollah. The...
West Asia War: Iran ups threats over naval blockade, but still talking to USWest Asia War: Iran's military threatened on Wednesday to shut down Red Sea trade unless the United States lifted its naval blockade on Teh...
Oil prices rise after strikes on Saudi oil facilitiesOil prices climbed Friday following attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz closure. Despite a U.S.-I...
UN may cut staff by 20%, internal memo saysThe United Nations plans to reduce its budget by 20 percent. Around 6,900 jobs may be cut. This is due to a financial crisis. The United St...
UNAIDS 50 percent workforce cuts is a major threat to global HIV response amid funding crisis: Key pointsUNAIDS faces a major funding crisis. The agency will cut its workforce by more than half. It plans to scale back its presence in many count...
Funding woes force UN to weigh massive overhaulThe United Nations is contemplating a significant restructuring, potentially merging numerous agencies into four main departments amid fund...
US funding cut to UNFPA may have devastating effects: UN chiefRefuting this claim, the UNFPA said all of its work promotes the human rights of individuals and couples to make their own decisions, free ...