‘No time to lose’ in Gaza, as ceasefire offers fragile respite 2025-02-13 12:00 Gaza City, Gaza Strip – A fragile ceasefire has brought a respite from the relentless bombardment in Gaza, but humanitarian needs remain dire, and the international community must act swiftly to address them, UN agencies said Sunday. The UN Relief and Works … Read more
Airing climate justice in Costa Rica on World Radio Day 2025-02-13 12:00 On World Radio Day, celebrated on February 13, the vibrant airwaves of Costa Rica will carry the voices of climate justice advocates, amplifying their message of hope and urgency to protect the planet and its people. Costa Rica, renowned for its commitment to … Read more
Airing Climate Justice in Costa Rica on World Radio Day SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, Feb 13 2025 (IPS) – On the occasion of World Radio Day 2025, celebrated on 13 February under the theme “Radio and Climate Change,” a special program will be broadcast from Costa Rica to highlight the importance of this medium in … Read more
DR Congo: Shortage of humanitarian routes threatens aid operation, top UN official warns Date: 2025-02-13 12:00 Source: UN News A top United Nations official has warned that a shortage of humanitarian routes is threatening aid operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The UN’s Humanitarian Coordinator in the DRC, David McLachlan-Karr, said that … Read more
UNICEF Sounds Alarm Over Child Crisis in Eastern DR Congo February 13, 2025 Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has issued an urgent warning about the deepening child crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where ongoing armed conflict and humanitarian emergencies are putting millions of children at risk. Escalating Violence … Read more
Trade Policy Review: Madagascar Geneva, 12 February 2025 The Trade Policy Review of Madagascar was conducted by the World Trade Organization (WTO) on 12 February 2025. The review examined Madagascar’s trade policies and practices over the period 2019-2024. Key Findings Madagascar has experienced significant economic growth in recent years, driven by increased agricultural production and … Read more
World News in Brief: Peacekeeper killed in CAR, Gaza and DR Congo latest, preventing violent extremism Peacekeeper killed in CAR A peacekeeper from the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) was killed and three others were injured on Saturday in an attack by suspected rebels in the southeast of … Read more
13 Palestinian Children Killed in West Bank Since Year Began: UNICEF Jerusalem, Palestine – At least 13 Palestinian children have been killed in the Israeli-occupied West Bank since the beginning of 2023, according to a new report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The report, released on Sunday, February 12, 2023, expressed deep concern … Read more
Security Council: Syrian leaders urged to prioritise inclusive transition 12 February 2025 Members of the UN Security Council have urged Syrian leaders to prioritise an inclusive political transition that meets the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people. In a statement issued on Friday, the Council members said they were “deeply concerned” by the lack of … Read more
Guterres calls for probe into death of WFP staff member detained in Yemen Date: 2025-02-12 12:00 Source: Top Stories Details: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for a “thorough and transparent investigation” into the death of a World Food Programme (WFP) staff member who was detained in Yemen. The staff member, a Yemeni national, … Read more