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The multi-donor trust fund is the UN’s primary instrument for supporting countries worldwide who are emerging from – or at risk of – violent conflict. The fund sits alongside the Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Support Office. The announcement came as the Security Council and the General Assembly passed twin resolutions in support of the…
In its response to the verdict, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) reiterated its opposition to the death penalty in all circumstances. Last July, student protests which began over a quota system for public service jobs in Bangladesh quickly escalated into widespread demonstrations, which were violently repressed by national security forces. Following the former prime minister’s…
For frontline workers like Oleg Kemin from the UN World Food Programme (WFP), this involves travelling deep into disputed territory along the 1,000-kilometre contact line separating Ukraine from Russia, where attack drones are a deadly menace. In an exclusive interview with UN News, Oleg describes his work as a security officer and the challenges he…
Hostilities have been intensifying between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and two armed groups – the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia that has been battling the military government for control since April 2023 and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North. Over the weekend, drone attacks targeted a UN base killing six peacekeepers from the UNIFSA mission, while…
Addressing the media outside the council chamber in New York, he pointed to simmering tensions across Yemen and “dramatic new developments” in its eastern governorates that “are turning up the heat.” Since 2014, Yemeni government forces supported by a Saudi-led military coalition have been battling Houthi rebels, who are backed by Iran and control the capital, Sana’a. Risk of wider escalation This month, forces affiliated with a…
The storm hit 90 sites across Aleppo, Idleb and Al-Hasakeh governorates on 31 December, affecting more than 150,000 people. Humanitarian partners reported that two infants died from extreme cold in the Harim area of northern Idleb. Around 5,000 shelters were fully or partially damaged, leaving families exposed to freezing temperatures and at heightened risk of…
“Tents were blown away or damaged, homes collapsed under storm conditions, and personal belongings were soaked,” according to its latest update. “In several locations, entire displacement sites were flooded due to inadequate drainage and low-lying terrain.” The storms also damaged temporary learning spaces and roads used to bring much-needed supplies into Gaza, where humanitarian efforts continue. Better shelter…
By Dayne Patterson The Canadian Press Posted January 7, 2026 7:27 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Calgarians are expected to learn more today about what is going wrong with their key watermain. 👉 Visit the Official SleepLean Website City councillors are slated to receive and discuss an independent…
More flights will be canceled, trains will run late and roads will be blocked by snow across Europe in coming days as a cold snap is expected to worsen, bringing even more heavy snowfall after several days of travel disruption. Authorities in the Netherlands told people to plan to stay at home if at all…
EDMONTON – Seeing the Nashville Predators on the calendar seems to always give the Edmonton Oilers and their star players some extra jump. Connor McDavid scored three goals, including one on a penalty shot, and Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists as the Oilers came away with a 6-2 victory over the Predators…
