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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

The UN Secretary-General calls for an immediate ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan

The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan following an Afghan attack that escalated the conflict.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

The US Plans to Propose an American to Head the UN World Food Program

The United States intends to propose an American to lead the UN World Food Program following Cindy McCain's announcement of her resignation from the position.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

First UN airplane arrives at Khartoum airport after reopening

The first humanitarian airplane from the United Nations has arrived at Khartoum International Airport, marking a significant step towards resuming relief operations in Sudan.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

After Stroke: Trump Opponent Resigns From UN Food Aid Chief Position

Cindy McCain has resigned from her position as the head of the UN's World Food Programme after experiencing a stroke, which has made her unable to continue her role.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'It is necessary to negotiate with the US': UN calls on Trump for humanitarian exception to send oil to Cuba

The UN resident coordinator in Cuba has urged the US government to allow a humanitarian exception for sending oil and aid to Cuba, citing worsening conditions due to the blockade.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

UN plan of $2.9 billion to aid Sudanese citizens.. and Manawi vows to reclaim Al-Fasher

The UN has launched a $2.9 billion emergency humanitarian response plan for Sudan, while regional governor Mini Arko Minawi pledges to reclaim the city of Al-Fasher.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

The First UN Humanitarian Plane Lands in Khartoum and International Condemnations of the Attack on El Fasher

The first United Nations humanitarian flight since the outbreak of war in Sudan has landed in Khartoum amid international condemnations of an attack on El Fasher.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:42 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Crisis-levels of hunger in Somalia more than double, say UN-backed experts

The number of people experiencing crisis-levels of food insecurity in Somalia has nearly doubled to 6.5 million due to conflict and failed rainy seasons, according to UN-backed experts.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

South Sudan: UN Aid Chief sounds alarm on humanitarian situation

The UN Aid Chief Tom Fletcher warns of a deteriorating humanitarian situation in South Sudan, highlighting the devastating impact of aid cuts and ongoing violence.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

UN Secretary-General: Rules of War are Being Violated in Many Areas from Gaza to Ukraine

UN Secretary-General Antรณnio Guterres warns about widespread violations of human rights and the rules of war across various regions, including Gaza and Ukraine, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation and insufficient international aid.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
World

Funding shortfall threatens food aid to millions in Somalia, UN warns

The UN's World Food Programme has warned of a potential halt to food aid in Somalia due to severe funding shortages, affecting millions in need.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

UN Organization: Food Aid in Somalia May Stop in Spring Unless Funding is Secured

The UN's World Food Programme warns that food aid distribution in Somalia could cease by April if new funding is not secured, endangering millions facing famine.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Trump at the First Meeting of the Peace Commission: 'Peace is the Cheapest'... $17 Billion Aid to Gaza

President Donald Trump announced a $17 billion aid plan for Gaza at the inaugural meeting of the 'Peace Commission'.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Gaza, Trump launches the Board of Peace. "Soldiers from 5 Countries. And it will monitor the UN"

Donald Trump has inaugurated the Board of Peace in Washington, announcing commitments from several members to allocate $7 billion in aid to Gaza while the US will contribute $10 billion.

Feb 20 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Sudan: Joint UN Convoy Brings Vital Aid to Cut-Off Communities in Sudan's South Kordofan State

A joint UN convoy successfully delivered essential humanitarian aid to over 130,000 people in South Kordofan, Sudan, marking the first significant supply effort in three months.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

UN report: there are signs of ethnic cleansing in the Gaza Strip

A UN report highlights signs of ethnic cleansing in the Gaza Strip, indicating demographic change efforts alongside systematic destruction and impediments to humanitarian aid.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Middle East: UN Report: Signs of 'Ethnic Cleansing' in the Gaza Strip

A UN report indicates signs of 'ethnic cleansing' in the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel, raising alarm over systematic destruction and the denial of humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip.

Feb 19 โ€ข 09:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Highlights from the Security Council on the Eve of the Peace Council Meeting

The UN Security Council held a ministerial meeting to discuss developments in the Middle East, specifically focusing on the Palestinian issue, ahead of a Peace Council meeting in Washington.

Feb 18 โ€ข 22:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

24 countries warn of humanitarian disaster in Sudan and UN aid enters Kordofan

24 countries express concern over the ongoing violence in Sudan and the humanitarian crisis emerging in Kordofan.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Sudan: Nearly six million refugees dependent on aid

According to the UN refugee agency UNHCR, about 5.9 million refugees from Sudan will need assistance this year as they seek food, shelter, and safety in neighboring countries.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Spain announces that it will provide humanitarian aid to Cuba through the UN

Spain has announced its intention to provide humanitarian aid to Cuba, which is currently facing a severe economic crisis, through the United Nations.

Feb 16 โ€ข 20:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

Spain Sends Emergency Aid to Cuba

Spain plans to provide emergency aid to economically struggling Cuba, including food and essentials, through UN channels.

Feb 16 โ€ข 20:28 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Sudan: Civilians and Aid Operations Under Fire As Sudan Airstrikes Intensify

Intensifying airstrikes in Sudan are jeopardizing civilians and humanitarian aid operations, with children among the casualties and damage to UN facilities reported.

Feb 12 โ€ข 08:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Starmer accused of hypocrisy over sharp cuts to World Food Programme

Keir Starmer faces accusations of hypocrisy for cutting UK funding to the UN World Food Programme while vowing to address global hunger.

Feb 7 โ€ข 12:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Blue House: Humanitarian assistance to North Korea must be consistent... North Korea should respond

The Blue House stated that humanitarian support to North Korea needs to be consistently carried out regardless of the political situation on the Korean Peninsula, following the UN's decision to exempt 17 humanitarian projects from sanctions.

Feb 7 โ€ข 05:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Sources: UN Security Council Will Approve Exceptions to Sanctions for North Korea's Aid Projects

The UN Security Council is expected to approve exemptions to sanctions for humanitarian aid projects in North Korea, amidst ongoing economic struggles and food shortages in the country.

Feb 6 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

Sources: UN is about to approve exceptions for North Korean aid projects

The UN Security Council's North Korea sanctions committee is reportedly granting exceptions for humanitarian aid projects in the impoverished country, according to diplomatic sources in South Korea's capital, Seoul.

Feb 6 โ€ข 09:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

UNโ€™s Sanctions Exemption for Humanitarian Aid to North Korea... Will North Respond?

The UN Security Council has unanimously decided to exempt 17 humanitarian projects targeting North Korea from sanctions, raising questions about North Korea's potential response to this move.

Feb 6 โ€ข 07:06 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

Sudan: Child Malnutrition Hits Catastrophic Levels in Parts of Sudan

Acute malnutrition among children has reached catastrophic levels in parts of North Darfur and Greater Kordofan due to conflict and aid denials, according to UN-backed analysts.

Feb 6 โ€ข 04:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

UN: More than 22 million Yemenis need assistance in 2026

The UN warns of a severe deterioration in humanitarian conditions in Yemen, expecting over 22 million people to require aid by 2026 amid alarming circumstances.

Feb 5 โ€ข 11:42 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

South Sudan - UN Forced to Suspend Food Aid After 'Unacceptable' Attacks On Convoy

The UN has suspended food aid in South Sudan due to violent attacks on a food convoy amid escalating conflict and humanitarian crises in Upper Nile state and Jonglei.

Feb 4 โ€ข 23:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
World

EU and UN launch a 700 million dollar humanitarian fund for Sudan

The United States and the United Nations are seeking international support for humanitarian aid to war-torn Sudan by launching a new $700 million Humanitarian Fund with contributions from the United Arab Emirates and the U.S.

Feb 4 โ€ข 14:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

The United Nations Announces Resumption of Humanitarian Flights to Sanaa

The United Nations has announced that the Houthi group in Yemen has agreed to resume UN humanitarian flights to Sanaa after over a month of suspension and rising tensions.

Feb 4 โ€ข 09:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
World

Now you can encounter more green lights in traffic

Denmark has allocated its contribution of 105 million kroner to the UN aid organization for Palestinians, UNRWA, with urgent calls for ongoing support amid increasing pressure on the organization.

Feb 2 โ€ข 07:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
World

Denmark pays millions to UN aid organization early in the year

Denmark has disbursed 105 million kroner to the UN's aid organization for Palestinians, UNRWA, as announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Feb 2 โ€ข 07:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
World

Does the water stop the harbor bus in Copenhagen

Denmark has disbursed its contribution of 105 million kroner to the UN's aid organization for Palestinians, UNRWA, amid calls for continued support due to the organization's critical role.

Feb 2 โ€ข 07:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Sudan food aid expected to be โ€˜depletedโ€™ by end of March, UN warns

The UN warns that food aid stocks in Sudan will be exhausted by the end of March unless urgent funding is secured, with millions of children at risk of starvation.

Jan 16 โ€ข 09:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Violent battles in Kordofan and UN warning of food aid running out in two months

The United Nations World Food Programme warns that food aid in Sudan may run out within two months due to severe funding shortages, as millions are at risk of starvation while rapid support forces maintain control over areas in South Kordofan.

Jan 16 โ€ข 03:43 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
World

UN warns food aid in Sudan could run out by end of March

The UN has issued a warning that unless urgent funding is obtained, food aid in Sudan may deplete by the end of March, exacerbating the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by civil war.

Jan 15 โ€ข 16:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

The Sudanese Army Makes Progress in Hebila and UN Warns of Food Aid Shortages

The Sudanese army has achieved significant territorial gains around the city of Hebila in South Kordofan while the United Nations warns of impending food aid shortages.

Jan 15 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
World

Tehran at the UN accuses the US: 'They seek an excuse to attack us.' Trump to protesters: 'Help is on the way.'

Iran accuses the US and Israel of destabilizing policies at the UN, while President Trump supports Iranian protesters, promising incoming aid.

Jan 14 โ€ข 00:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Ukraine and UN to ask donors for additional funding due to attacks on energy infrastructure

Ukraine and the UN are appealing to donor nations for extra humanitarian aid funding following Russian attacks on essential civilian infrastructure.

Jan 13 โ€ข 14:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Increase in Martyrs' Toll in Gaza and UN Warning against Aid Restrictions

The Palestinian health ministry in Gaza reported an increase in casualties due to Israeli actions, warning of new restrictions affecting aid organizations in the region.

Jan 11 โ€ข 16:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

UNRWA demands immediate lifting of restrictions on Gaza aid

The UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) warns of rapidly deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Gaza and urges the immediate lifting of severe restrictions on humanitarian aid.

Jan 11 โ€ข 08:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
World

North Korean leader pledges to "unconditionally support" Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to "unconditionally support" all policies and decisions of Russian President Vladimir Putin, amid reports of North Korean troops assisting Russia in its invasion of Ukraine.

Jan 9 โ€ข 05:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
World

Spain and six other European countries attack Israel for measures against UNRWA and NGOs

Spain and six other European countries have criticized Israel's recent measures that impact the work of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) and NGOs providing vital aid in Gaza amid a catastrophic humanitarian situation.

Jan 5 โ€ข 12:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

War in the Middle East: Britain and France attack ISIS target in Syria

Britain and France conducted airstrikes on a suspected arms depot belonging to ISIS in Syria, amid ongoing tensions in the region and calls from UN Chief Guterres for Israel to lift restrictions on aid organizations.

Jan 4 โ€ข 01:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

War in the Middle East: UN Chief Calls on Israel to Lift Ban on Aid Organizations

The UN Secretary-General urges Israel to remove its ban on aid organizations amidst ongoing conflict in the region.

Jan 3 โ€ข 00:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
World

Israel withdraws NGOs' approval: collective expulsion from the Gaza Strip

Israel has ordered 37 international aid organizations to cease operations in the Gaza Strip for allegedly violating new regulations, leading to protests from Europe amidst one of the world's worst humanitarian crises according to the UN.

Jan 1 โ€ข 19:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Israel to ban more than 30 aid groups operating in Gaza

Israel plans to ban 37 aid organizations from operating in Gaza unless they disclose detailed information about their Palestinian staff, facing backlash from the UN and EU.

Jan 1 โ€ข 14:45 UTC

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