Middle East war risks pushing 45 million more people into acute hunger
News / 18th March 2026The Middle East war could cause the worst disruption to lifesaving humanitarian work since COVID, the UN World Food Programme has warned, as the UN chief again demands an end to the widening conflict.
Experts worldwide agree: US-Israel attack on Iran a clear violation of international law
News / 4th March 2026Experts on international law throughout the world have concluded that the unprovoked US-Israeli attack on Iran that began on Saturday is illegal.
From India, Guterres calls for $3 billion fund to ensure AI benefits all
News / 20th February 2026The future of artificial intelligence “cannot be decided by a handful of countries or left to the whims of a few billionaires,” the UN Secretary-General told the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.
Global economy must move past GDP to avoid planetary disaster, warns UN chief
News / 10th February 2026The global economy must be radically transformed to stop it rewarding pollution and waste, UN secretary general António Guterres has warned.
Deep funding cuts disrupting global health services, warns WHO
News / 5th February 2026Deep funding cuts forced significant workforce reductions and abrupt declines in bilateral aid triggered major disruptions to health systems and essential services across many countries in 2025.