Air Europa plane hit by severe turbulence, passenger stuck inside overhead bin
Jul 03, 2024, at 08:07 pm
As many as thirty passengers were injured after a flight belonging to Spanish airline Air Europa, which was travelling from Madrid to Uruguay, was hit by a 'strong turbulence'.
Tens of thousands displaced in fresh violence in DR Congo
Jul 03, 2024, at 05:28 pm
Millions of displaced people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are suffering amid one of the world’s most neglected crises, the UN International Organization of Migration (IOM) said on Tuesday.
Gaza: 250,000 set to be displaced by new Khan Younis escalation
Jul 03, 2024, at 05:04 pm
“Chaos and panic” are spreading in southern Gaza where an estimated 250,000 people are set to be impacted by new Israeli military evacuation orders from Khan Younis in Gaza, UN humanitarians warned on Tuesday.
UNICEF report finds violence displaces one child every minute in Haiti
Jul 03, 2024, at 04:59 pm
Continued violence and instability in Haiti has resulted in the displacement of over 300,000 children, with an estimated one child being displaced every minute since March, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday.
UN launches new global road safety campaign to improve traffic safety, 1,000 cities to be reached
Jul 03, 2024, at 02:59 pm
The United Nations on Monday launched a new global road safety campaign to improve traffic safety and create inclusive, safe and sustainable streets.
Nine die after car ploughs into pedestrian in Seoul
Jul 02, 2024, at 02:16 pm
At least nine people died and four others were injured after a car ploughed into pedestrians in South Korea's Seoul city on Monday, media reports said.
Three Hezbollah forces die during cross-border clashes with Israeli
Jul 01, 2024, at 11:46 pm
At least three Hezbollah forces were killed during cross-border clashes with Israeli forces, media reports said.
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles, Seoul claims one of them probably failed
Jul 01, 2024, at 11:39 pm
North Korea fired two ballistic missiles in a northeastern direction Monday, media reports said.
Acid attack in Germany's Bochum city leaves several injured
Jul 01, 2024, at 03:14 pm
An acid attack at a cafe in West Germany's Bochum city has left several people injured.
Jul 01, 2024, at 02:52 pm
Given Emmanuel Macron a blow, France's far-right is currently in a poll position following the first round of parliamentary elections.
'Makes me angry': Rishi Sunak on being called 'Paki' by Reform UK Party campaigner
Jul 01, 2024, at 01:55 am
London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed his outrage after a supporter of Nigel Farage's right-wing Reform UK party directed a racist slur at him, media reported.
Nigeria: Several blasts in Borno state leave 18 dead
Jun 30, 2024, at 07:04 pm
At least 18 people died and 30 others were injured after several deadly blasts rocked Nigeria's northeastern Borno state on Saturday.
World getting a ‘failing grade’ on UN Global Goals report card
Jun 29, 2024, at 02:28 pm
With just six years remaining to reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), global progress is alarmingly insufficient, with a mere 17 per cent of the targets currently on track, according to a new UN report released on Friday.
Situation in Gaza: Aid constraints and health issues persist amid ongoing conflict
Jun 28, 2024, at 11:45 pm
Delivery of humanitarian aid in Gaza remains a difficult and frustrating task for UN and partner agencies as the conflict there grinds on amid intense civilian suffering.
UN Security Council demands Houthis cease attacks in the Red Sea
Jun 28, 2024, at 11:42 pm
The UN Security Council on Thursday demanded that Houthi rebels in Yemen immediately cease all attacks against merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
Global leaders address security and peacekeeping challenges at UN Police summit
Jun 28, 2024, at 11:38 pm
Police chiefs and government leaders convened at UN Headquarters on Thursday for the opening session of UNCOPS 2024.
Jun 28, 2024, at 11:20 pm
US intelligence has indicated that a large-scale confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah might break out in the upcoming weeks if Jerusalem and Hamas fail to reach a ceasefire deal, media reports said.
UN mission boosts presence in Central African Republic’s conflict-stricken southeast
Jun 28, 2024, at 10:49 pm
The UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) has expanded its presence in the country’s southeast to prevent further violence in areas heavily affected by conflict and systemic issues.
‘Fragility of peace’ depicted in new mural on UN tower in Vienna
Jun 28, 2024, at 10:34 pm
In a landmark art project for the Austrian capital Vienna, the UN building there has become a giant canvas representing the challenges of forging peace in a world that is still all too prone to conflict.
UN fix for pedal error: Road safety gets a boost
Jun 28, 2024, at 10:31 pm
Have you ever been driving in your car and pressed the accelerator instead of the brake? It happens more than you might think and it’s a cause of serious accidents that UN road safety experts have found a fix to, they announced on Thursday.
Famine risk is real for 14 areas of clash-hit Sudan
Jun 28, 2024, at 09:58 pm
The risk of widespread famine in Sudan caused by war there was confirmed on Thursday by leading hunger experts who warned that the country faces “the worst levels of acute food insecurity ever recorded”, with no less than 14 areas at the highest level of risk.
Cybercrime: Indonesia plans to deport 103 Taiwanese nationals
Jun 28, 2024, at 09:48 pm
Indonesia has announced it has arrested 103 Taiwanese nationals for allegedly running a cybercrime operation out of the island of Bali, media reports said.
USD 5 million bounty announced for information on self-styled crypto queen Ruja Ignatova
Jun 28, 2024, at 08:58 pm
The US State Department has announced a USD 5 million bounty for information on self-styled crypto queen and OneCoin founder Ruja Ignatova.
Jun 28, 2024, at 04:09 pm
Bolivian authorities have arrested more than 10 high-ranking military and intelligence officials following its failed coup attempt on Wednesday to unseat the country's president.
World Drug Day report shows spike in drug use, increased trafficking
Jun 26, 2024, at 10:26 pm
The UN agency tackling crime and drug abuse (UNODC) released its annual World Drug Report on Wednesday warning that there are now nearly 300 million users globally, alongside an increase in trafficking.
Princess Anne’s visit to Newfoundland cancelled after she suffers minor injuries: Buckingham Palace
Jun 26, 2024, at 03:30 am
Princess Anne’s planned trip to Newfoundland this weekend to mark the 100th anniversary of the unveiling of the National War Memorial in St. John’s has been cancelled.
Japanese woman, child hurt in knife attack in China
Jun 25, 2024, at 08:08 pm
A Japanese woman and her child and a Chinese woman were hurt in a knife attack at a bus stop in China's Suzhou city on Monday, media reports said.
Algorithms should not control what people see, UN chief says
Jun 25, 2024, at 06:50 pm
The United Nations launched new Global Principles for Information Integrity on Monday, emphasizing the need for immediate action to address the harms caused by misinformation, disinformation and hate speech.
Tech major Apple becomes first company charged with EU's DMA rules
Jun 25, 2024, at 03:46 pm
The European Commission has informed tech major Apple of its preliminary view that its App Store rules are in breach of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), as they prevent app developers from freely steering consumers to alternative channels for offers and content.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange leaves UK following US plea deal
Jun 25, 2024, at 02:42 pm
Ending the legal saga, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has finally left the UK after he reached a deal with the US authorities that will enable him to plead guilty to criminal charges and go free.