Climate Researchers Warn: Our Planet is in a State of Emergency
A new report highlights unprecedented heat records and urgent calls for action to address climate change.
UN on new climate report: Every single indicator is flashing red
The UN warns that climate indicators are at alarming levels, with the planet experiencing unprecedented imbalance due to greenhouse gas emissions.
ICC to consider legal advice that criticises UN report on prosecutor Karim Khan
The ICC is set to review a report by a panel of judges that disputes findings from a UN inquiry regarding misconduct allegations against chief prosecutor Karim Khan.
US claims China manipulating its position at UN to undermine Americaโs interests
The US House Select Committee on China has released a report alleging that China is manipulating its role at the United Nations to weaken American interests.
Finland is world's happiest country ninth year in a row, UN happiness report finds
Finland maintains its title as the world's happiest country for the ninth consecutive year according to the UN happiness report.
Africa: 80 Percent of Rural Households Without Direct Water Access - World Water Report
A UN report reveals that a significant portion of rural households in Africa lacks direct access to water, highlighting critical global water inequality and its intersection with gender and poverty.
Beijing leverages UN troops, funding to expand global influence, House report warns
A new House report reveals concerns about China's increasing influence in the UN, indicating a systematic effort by Beijing to leverage financial contributions and strategic deployments to enhance its global power.
We list 10 cheerful reasons why Finland is once again the happiest country in the world
Finland has retained its status as the happiest country in the world for the ninth consecutive year, according to the UN World Happiness Report.
Finland is again the world's happiest country
Finland retains its title as the world's happiest country according to the latest UN-sponsored World Happiness Report, marking its ninth consecutive year in the top spot.
Norway moves up again on the UN happiness measurement
Norway has improved its position to become the 6th happiest country in the world according to the annual World Happiness Report, yet it is still less happy than the other Nordic countries.
New UN Survey: Norway is the Worldโs 6th Happiest Country
Norway ranks as the 6th happiest country in the world according to the latest UN happiness survey, although its happiness level falls short of other Nordic countries.
Norway in 6th Place in the World Happiness Report
Norway ranks sixth in the World Happiness Report, released by the UN, which ranked Finland as the happiest country for the ninth consecutive year.
UN: Progress in Reducing Child Mortality Slows Down
A UN report indicates that progress in reducing child mortality is slowing, with an estimated 4.9 million children under five expected to die globally in 2024, mostly from preventable causes.
Brazil registers lowest infant mortality rate in 34 years, but pace of decline slows, says report
Brazil achieved its lowest infant mortality rate in 34 years in 2024, yet the decline has slowed in recent years according to a new report.
Brazil reduces child mortality rate for children under five by 72% since 1990, UN report shows
Brazil has achieved a notable 72% reduction in child mortality rates for children under five since 1990, according to a UN report.
UN sounds alarm: 36,000 Palestinians displaced in the West Bank
A UN report highlights the alarming displacement of 36,000 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank due to the expansion of Israeli settlements, pointing to potential ethnic cleansing.
Billions for North Korea. Putin grateful for support in aggression against Ukraine
A South Korean report highlights North Korea's military support to Russia amidst the Ukraine conflict and the financial implications of their arms exports.
UN: 36,000 Palestinians displaced from the West Bank in a year
Over 36,000 Palestinians have been displaced from the West Bank in one year according to a new UN report.
UN warns 45 million more risk acute hunger if Mideast war persists
A UN report warns that if the Middle East conflict continues, an additional 45 million people could face acute hunger, pushing global hunger levels to a record high.
UN: prolonged war threatens millions with famine
The ongoing war in the Middle East could lead to famine affecting millions of people, according to a UN report.
UN: Unprecedented Exodus of Palestinians from the West Bank โ Concerns over Ethnic Cleansing
A UN report indicates that over 36,000 Palestinians have been displaced from their homes in the West Bank over the past year due to Israeli settlement expansion and associated violence.
UN: 36,000 Palestinians forcibly displaced in West Bank per year
A UN report warns that the expansion of illegal settlements and annexation in the West Bank has led to unprecedented forcible displacement of Palestinians.
UN report: Israel displaces 36,000 Palestinians in the West Bank in one year
A UN report reveals that over 36,000 Palestinians have been displaced in the West Bank over the past year due to accelerated Israeli settlement expansion and increased violence from Israeli security forces and settlers.
UN Report Says Israeli Airstrike Against Prison in Iran is a War Crime
A UN investigation has concluded that an Israeli airstrike on a prison in Iran last year qualifies as a war crime, amidst increasing concerns over further repressive actions following ongoing airstrikes by Israel and the US.
UN report: The Israeli airstrike on a prison in Iran constitutes a war crime
A UN report has classified an Israeli airstrike on a Tehran prison as a war crime, raising concerns over ongoing conflicts and political oppression.
The Shadows of Bukele
A recent UN report accuses the Salvadoran government of crimes against humanity under President Bukele's exceptional regime aimed at combating gang violence.
Elections held in North Korea โ official claims nearly 100% voter turnout
North Korea held elections for its Supreme People's Assembly, with an official report claiming a nearly 100% voter turnout.
UN Peacekeeping Forces: Shot at Several Times
UN peacekeeping forces in Lebanon report being fired upon multiple times by armed groups in southern Lebanon.
DRC: a UN agency report warns of the increase in human rights violations in 2025
A UN report highlights a disturbing 20% increase in documented human rights violations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2025, primarily attributed to armed groups.
UN experts report on systematic human rights violations in Belarus
A UN expert group highlights ongoing systematic human rights abuses in Belarus, particularly against political opponents and civil society organizations.
75 Suspicious Chemical Cylinders Ended Up Due to an Error at a Welding Workshop in Syria
A report unveiled at a UN Security Council session discusses the discovery of 75 suspicious chemical cylinders in Syria that could have caused a serious environmental and health disaster.
Progress towards gender equality is stalled, says UN
A UN report indicates that global progress towards gender equality is stagnating amid increasing conflict and systemic inequalities.
Ethiopia: UN Urges Ethiopia to Tackle Pollution At Gold Mine
The UN urges Ethiopia to address critical pollution and health risks posed by the Lega Dembi gold mine, as residents report severe health issues including miscarriages and child mortality.
Africa: An 'Alarming' Two-Thirds of Children Say Cyberbullying Has Increased
A UN report reveals that two-thirds of children worldwide believe cyberbullying has increased, emphasizing a need for urgent protective measures in the online space.
UN: Putin's involvement in the deportation of Ukrainian children has been evident from the very beginning
The UN report reveals that Russian authorities, with direct involvement from Putin, have been responsible for the illegal deportation of thousands of Ukrainian children from occupied territories.
UN: Kidnapping of Ukrainian children is a crime against humanity
A UN report declares the removal and transfer of Ukrainian children by Russian authorities after the Moscow invasion constitutes crimes against humanity.
UN: Russia commits crimes against humanity by forcibly relocating Ukrainian children
A UN report accuses Russia of committing crimes against humanity by deporting and forcibly relocating Ukrainian children.
Tanzania pushes out Burundian refugees, UN concerned
Tanzania is forcibly evicting Burundian refugees from camps, prompting concern from the UN as refugees report violence and destruction of their homes.
UN report says Ugandan troops helped South Sudan with deadly airstrikes
A UN report claims that Ugandan troops assisted South Sudan in executing airstrikes that resulted in civilian casualties, primarily targeting Nuer communities.
Migratory species are declining, warns a UN report
A UN report warns of the alarming decline of migratory species, crucial for environmental health, with nearly half of protected migratory species showing a decrease.
Dozens of Afghan civilians killed in Pakistan conflict
Dozens of Afghan civilians, including children, have been killed in escalating conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan, according to a UN report.
East of the DRC: How the AFC/M23 Challenges the Crime Accusations in a UN Report
The AFC/M23 group has sent a delegation to Geneva to contest allegations of serious human rights violations in a recent UN report regarding the conflict in eastern DRC.
UN: 100,000 people fled Tehran in the first two days of war
A UNHCR report indicates that approximately 100,000 people left Tehran following a massive attack that resulted in significant casualties.
Eide and several other foreign ministers: UN report on Sudan is a cry for action
The foreign ministers of the Sudan Core Group are calling for urgent action following a UN report detailing atrocities in Sudan.
Eide and several other foreign ministers: UN report on Sudan is a call to action
Norwegian and several other foreign ministers respond to a UN report on Sudan, urging immediate action to prevent atrocities in the conflict-ridden nation.
Barth Eide and Foreign Ministers: Express Our Common Anger Over El Fashir
The foreign ministers from Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, and the UK express their collective anger and sorrow regarding a UN investigation report on El Fashir in Sudan.
UN: Twice as many civilians killed in Sudan in 2025
The number of civilian casualties in Sudan more than doubled in 2025, according to a UN report on the country's civil war.
Debate between 'Grok' and an Expert on Korean Affairs over Claims of Kim's Daughter Appointed in Missile Command
A social media debate erupted following a South Korean newspaper report claiming Kim Jong-un appointed his daughter Kim Ju-ae to a role in missile command, raising concerns about her age and the responsibilities of such a position.
Africa: Over a Billion Fear Losing Land and Homes Within Five Years
A UN-backed report reveals that over a billion people globally fear losing land and homes within the next five years, highlighting ongoing land insecurity and the need for better land rights policies.
El Paรญs: Kim Jong Un strengthens his power and affirms the centrality of nuclear deterrence
A report highlights Kim Jong Un's re-election as General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, solidifying his absolute authority and the role of nuclear deterrence in North Korea's defense strategy.