The United Nations warns the world has entered a new era of “global water bankruptcy,” where rivers, lakes and underground aquifers are being depleted faster than nature can replenish them, meaning water systems may never fully recover. Billions now face severe scarcity, food systems are at risk, and experts say urgent global action is needed to manage water sustainably

The World Enters Era Of 'Global Water Bankruptcy': UN Issues Stark Warning

Mozambique faces devastating floods as heavy rains since October have claimed at least 114 lives. Widespread damage has affected communities, displaced thousands, and disrupted essential services.


Mozambique Floods: Severe Floods Force Thousands To Flee Homes In Mozambique 

The United Nations has warned that the world is entering an era of “global water bankruptcy,” cautioning that Earth’s water systems are being pushed beyond recovery and urging governments to shift from short-term crisis response to long-term water bankruptcy management.


UN Report Urges Shift From Crisis Response To Bankruptcy Management 

A landmark United Nations ocean treaty has officially entered into force, marking a major breakthrough in protecting the world’s high seas. The global pact aims to conserve marine biodiversity and advance the goal of safeguarding 30% of the oceans by 2030.


World's oceans get new safeguards, global deal pushes 30% ocean protection goal

A United Nations report has detailed allegations of sexual violence committed by Sri Lanka’s security forces against suspected LTTE fighters during the country’s civil war. The findings describe systematic abuse during detention and interrogations, raising renewed calls for accountability and justice for victims. Human rights groups say the report highlights long-standing concerns over wartime abuses that have never been properly investigated.

UN Reports Sri Lanka Security Forces Used Sexual Violence During Civil War

An Indian army officer from Bengaluru, Major Swathi Shantha Kumar, has won the UN Secretary General’s Award 2025 for her project Equal Partners, Lasting Peace.


Indian army officer from Bengaluru wins UN Secretary General’s Award 2025

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said an Israeli tank fired near its peacekeepers on Monday, and warned that such attacks were becoming "disturbingly common".

UNIFIL has repeatedly reported Israeli fire near or towards its personnel in recent months, and less than two weeks ago said gunfire from an Israeli position hit close to peacekeepers twice.

Israel-Hezbollah tensions: UN forces say one of the Israeli tanks fired three shells

President Donald Trump withdraws the US from the UN Climate Agreement and announces cuts to funding for 35 non-UN organizations and 31 UN entities, raising global concern over climate initiatives and international cooperation.

Trump Pulls Out of UN Climate Agreement, Cuts Funding to UN Entities

Iran will offer no leniency to “rioters”, though the public has a right to demonstrate, the head of the country’s judiciary said on Monday (January 5, 2026), following more than a week of sometimes-deadly protests.

Iran Warns No Leniency For Rioters Amid Protests | UN Urges Iran To Respect Peaceful Rioters

Belgium has filed a declaration of intervention in the International Court of Justice’s genocide case against Israel. Learn what this means for the ongoing legal proceedings and international response. 


Belgium Joins ICJ Genocide Case Against Israel, UN Confirms Intervention 

Pakistan has reportedly signed a major weapons deal with eastern Libya’s Libyan National Army, openly defying a long-standing United Nations arms embargo on the conflict-torn country. Islamabad has described the agreement as a strategic breakthrough, even as Pakistan faces significant economic challenges at home.

The reported deal, said to be worth billions, has raised serious concerns among international observers and diplomats, given Libya’s ongoing instability and the strict UN restrictions on military transfers. The development has renewed scrutiny of regional arms flows, sanctions enforcement, and Pakistan’s evolving defence export strategy.

Islamabad Signs Major Weapons Deal With Libya Despite UN Arms Embargo

In a major humanitarian update, 100 Nigerian schoolchildren who were kidnapped have been successfully freed. The United Nations has confirmed that all rescued children have been transported safely to Nigeria’s capital, Abuja.

Nigeria Mass Abduction: Ambiguity on Abduction vs Release Numbers

A mysterious interstellar object, 3I/ATLAS, is racing toward Earth glowing, shifting, and breaking the laws of physics. NASA, ESA, and even the UN's asteroid network are closely tracking it today. Is it natural or something else entirely? The truth is out there to see.


UN's asteroid warning network closely watching comet

India is set to host the AI Impact Summit 2026 as announced by Honʼble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 19–20 February 2026. The Summit will be the first- ever global AI summit hosted in the Global South and a global platform that will lead conversation on leveraging AI for People, Planet & Progress.


India-France AI summit: French envoy calls summit a key moment; UN chief to attend summit 

India-France AI Summit: Event held in UN for AI Action Summit 2026 set to take place in New Delhi

A drone attack has struck a UN facility in Sudan, leaving at least eight people injured. UN Chief Condemns 'Horrific' Attack. 

UN Facility in Sudan Targeted in Drone Strike, 8 Hurt 

Israel has agreed to provide funding for the massive cleanup operation in Gaza, following UN reports that the territory is facing 68 million tons of debris from ongoing conflicts. The cleanup is part of broader efforts to restore infrastructure, public safety, and living conditions for Gaza residents.

Gaza Ceasefire: Israel Agrees to Fund Gaza Cleanup as UN Reports 68 Million Tons of Debris 

Nigeria Mass Abduction: Fate Of Dozens Of Children Remains Unclear 

In a major humanitarian update, 100 Nigerian schoolchildren who were kidnapped have been successfully freed. The United Nations has confirmed that all rescued children have been transported safely to Nigeria’s capital, Abuja.


Nigeria mass abduction: 50 escaped; 265 remain captive in latest abduction 

Nigeria mass abduction: UN confirms children transported safely to Nigeria's Abuja 

The United Nations has urged the Taliban to end the ban on Afghan women working in its offices. The restrictions are putting vital humanitarian services at risk and violating human rights principles.


UN urges Taliban to lift ban on female staff, warns of growing risks to aid delivery

The United Nations has urged the Taliban to end the ban on Afghan women working in its offices. The restrictions are putting vital humanitarian services at risk and violating human rights principles.

UN Urges Taliban To Lift Women Work Ban, Says Ban Puts Critical Services in Danger

Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan are escalating, triggering warnings from the UN and global human rights groups about a rapidly worsening humanitarian crisis. Forced deportations, border crackdowns, and rising instability are putting millions at risk. This report breaks down what’s driving the tensions, who is most affected, and what the international community fears may come next.

Pak-Afghan Tensions: UN & Rights Groups Warn Of Massive Humanitarian Crisis 

Sudan: UN agency says over 1,600 civilians fled Sudan's Kordofan

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