LIVE: Security Council meets on escalating violence in Sudan

LIVE: Security Council meets on escalating violence in Sudan

👉 Visit the Official SleepLean Website Senior UN political and humanitarian officials are set brief the Security Council this afternoon as members meet to discuss the rapidly deteriorating situation in Sudan, where intensified fighting – including in the Kordofan region – has driven widespread civilian harm and displacement. The region has seen a sharp escalation,…

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Gaza women are ‘last line of protection’ for their families amid attacks, hunger and harsh winter

Gaza women are ‘last line of protection’ for their families amid attacks, hunger and harsh winter

UN Women’s Chief of Humanitarian Action Sofia Calltorp, who just returned from a visit to the enclave last week, said that women there repeatedly told her “there may be a ceasefire, but the war is not over”. “The attacks are fewer, but the killings continue,” she said. The UN aid coordination office, OCHA, warned on…

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Millions of jobs at risk in Asia-Pacific as AI adoption surges in wealthy nations

Millions of jobs at risk in Asia-Pacific as AI adoption surges in wealthy nations

Just as industrialisation in the 19th century “split the world into a wealthy few and the impoverished”, the AI revolution could do the same. “Countries that invest in skills, computing power and sound governance systems will benefit, others risk being left far behind,” warned Philip Schellekens, Chief Economist for the UN Development Programme for the Asia…

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UN Alliance of Civilizations urges youth to reaffirm peace as a global priority

UN Alliance of Civilizations urges youth to reaffirm peace as a global priority

Speaking to UN News ahead of the 11th Global Forum of the Alliance, which opens in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Sunday, Miguel Ángel Moratinos urged youth everywhere to reclaim peace as a global priority. The future depends on a new generation willing to choose dialogue over division, and humanity over hatred, he said. Miguel Ángel…

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‘When finance flows, ambition grows’: COP30’s call for action

‘When finance flows, ambition grows’: COP30’s call for action

At every negotiation table and in every diplomatic statement lies a stark truth shared by nations on the front lines of the climate crisis: without funding, there is no path to safety, justice, or survival. Many urgent actions are required to secure a livable planet and protect millions of lives. But all of them –…

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World News in Brief: Gaza aid restrictions, Syria humanitarian needs, lawyer reprisals in Burundi

World News in Brief: Gaza aid restrictions, Syria humanitarian needs, lawyer reprisals in Burundi

However, the humanitarian response has not been able to keep pace with needs due to ongoing restrictions imposed by the Israeli authorities, the UN aid coordination office OCHA said on Tuesday.  This includes restrictions on the entry of supplies, such as new materials needed to maintain and repair sewage networks.  Meanwhile, efforts are underway to improve water purification…

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World News in Brief: Türk condemns ‘abhorrent’ attack in Sydney, UNHCR chief calls for solidarity with refugees, Ukraine latest

World News in Brief: Türk condemns ‘abhorrent’ attack in Sydney, UNHCR chief calls for solidarity with refugees, Ukraine latest

Volker Türk said the “heinous” shootings targeting a Hannukah celebration on Bondi Beach exposed again that “antisemitism is real, and it is abhorrent.” Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that the killings had been motivated by “extremist ideology”. The alleged shooters named as Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed, 24, had reportedly pledged allegiance…

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Social media: Age-related bans won’t keep kids safe, UNICEF warns

Social media: Age-related bans won’t keep kids safe, UNICEF warns

After months of anticipation and debate over the government’s controversial move, under 16s woke up to find themselves locked out of popular platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, according to media reports. The ban aims to protect young people from online abuse such as cyberbullying, exploitation and exposure to harmful content, all of which are detrimental to their mental health and well-being. Bans could backfire As…

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World News in Brief: More UN staff detentions in Yemen, peacekeepers killed in Sudan sent home, attacks in Ukraine

World News in Brief: More UN staff detentions in Yemen, peacekeepers killed in Sudan sent home, attacks in Ukraine

This latest incident, which occurred on Thursday, brings the total number of UN staff currently being held by the Houthis to 69. These detentions have rendered the delivery of humanitarian assistance in Houthi-controlled areas untenable, directly affecting millions of people in need and limiting their access to life-saving assistance, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said in…

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Guterres condemns deadly attack on Hannukah celebration in Sydney

Guterres condemns deadly attack on Hannukah celebration in Sydney

In a social media post, Mr. Guterres said he was “horrified” by the incident. “My heart is with the Jewish community worldwide on this first day of Hannukah, a festival celebrating the miracle of peace and light vanquishing darkness,” he wrote. At least 11 people were killed when two gunmen opened fire on the Hanukkah…

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