🎤 Guterres warns against a new US-Iran escalation 🎤 DR Congo: Ebola nurse killed as outbreak continues to spread @WHO 🎤 Ukraine probe insists Russia committed war crimes in attacks on civilians soundcloud.com/unradio/un-news-today-26-oc...Mostrar mais

Delegates marking 30 years of the Children and Armed Conflict agenda warned that children are facing record levels of harm. Speaking at the Security Council, Special Representative @_VanessaFrazier, calls for every party to protect children. news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168668Mostrar mais

UN investigators say Russian authorities committed war crimes and crimes against humanity by targeting civilians & critical energy infrastructure in Ukraine. Men from 29 countries were trafficked into Russia’s armed forces through deception and coercion. news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168670Mostrar mais

Grave violations against children trapped in war have reached unprecedented levels. Join our live coverage of the UN Security Council as it discusses ways forward to tackle this disturbing trend: news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168668

Iran-US war: “If the sabre-rattling we are witnessing now translates itself into a major escalation, the situation in the region can get out of control,” UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres tells journalists in Cairo. news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168669

DR Congo: A nurse working on Ebola response was killed on Saturday. @UN Ebola coordinator Julien Harneis and @WHO chief @DrTedros call for greater protection for health workers. news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168667

Ever wondered why your plane circles the airport before landing? ✈️ The UN’s aviation agency @icao wants countries to coordinate flights like a city syncing its traffic lights: fewer delays, less fuel burned, fewer emissions. news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168666

The choice of the tenth UN Secretary-General, who will take office in January 2027, could shape global diplomacy. So far, 10 candidates have been nominated, while three have withdrawn. news.un.org/en/story/2026/04/1167323

Around the world, conflicts are not only intensifying but also spreading. Speaking to the media this week, UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres renewed his call for the protection of civilians and respect for international law. news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168646

Mothers get nearly eight times more paid leave than fathers. When fathers take leave, they share more of the childcare and housework over the longer term – easing the burden on women. #ShareTheCare news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168650

With global temperature rise set to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, countries “must pull out all the stops” and urgently cut emissions, @UNEP recommends in new report. news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168634

The Ebola outbreak in the DRC has spread to an 8th province. @WHO and @WFP are combining medical care with food assistance to help contain the virus and ensure families don’t have to choose between seeking treatment and feeding their children. soundcloud.com/unradio/beating-ebola-disea...Mostrar mais

#Sudan: @UNHumanRights chief Volker Türk strongly condemned the escalation in drone strikes this month and their devastating consequences for civilians in Kordofan, Darfur, Blue Nile, Khartoum and other states. news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168661

Kenya recorded its first case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus after a man returned from DR Congo via Uganda and died two days later. Over 100 contacts were quarantined for 21 days. This weekend, some can go home. UN News spoke to @WHO’s Dr. Kimambo. soundcloud.com/unradio/kenya-first-group-o...Mostrar mais

‘I never imagined my life would turn out just like in the movie.’ In Sudan, women describe what life is like in cities under siege – and how they emerged as key frontline responders in one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168663

The world's military expenditure has reached $2.9 trillion. At a time of increasing challenges to security worldwide, disarmament is essential to prevent, mitigate and end conflicts. To launch Disarmament Week, @INakamitsu explains why disarmament is key to a safer future.

A soil mapping initiative by @FAO and partners is helping farmers in Kenya to make informed agricultural decisions. news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168657

Before the UN, there was a bold international experiment proving that cooperation could bring hope and aid to people caught in war. A look at the frontlines of this little-known effort to rebuild a shattered world. www.youtube.com/watch

Drone strikes in Sudan killed at least 306 people in just the first three weeks of October. Homes, markets, hospitals and displacement sites have all been hit. UN rights chief @volker_turk urges both parties to commit to a ceasefire. news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168661/Mostrar mais

On #UNDay, 24 October, the United Nations celebrates 81 years of work to advance peace, human rights and development for all. As global challenges grow, Secretary-General @antonioguterres calls on countries to uphold the UN Charter. news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168665

UN chief @antonioguterres condemns a deadly church attack in Jordan. This and other news in the World News in Brief. news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168664

WHO chief @DrTedros – a self-confessed fan – met K-pop sensation @ENHYPEN in Korea to celebrate their blood donation drive, which reached millions through the band’s global fanbase, ENGENE. “ENHYPEN & ENGENE have the real power to influence the world.” news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168662Mostrar mais

Israel’s full lockdown of the occupied West Bank after a deadly attack in Hebron is “yet another episode in a never-ending stream of suffocating measures making life more and more unbearable for Palestinians”, says @UNHumanRights. news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168660

More than 80 people were killed in a drone attack on Amiet Market and Todach in Abyei on 19 October. @UNISFA_1 peacekeepers evacuate the injured as survivors face the loss of their homes, work and livelihoods.

Some contacts of the first Ebola case in Kenya are preparing to leave quarantine this weekend. They should be welcomed back into the community and not stigmatized, says @WHO representative Dr Neema Kimbambo. soundcloud.com/unradio/kenya-first-group-o...Mostrar mais

🎤 Don’t forget Sudan’s El Fasher survivors, one year since city fell @UN_Women 🎤 Yemen: deepening fears for people trapped in Taiz City @UNOCHA @UNICEF DR Congo Ebola outbreak reaches ever more remote areas @WHO soundcloud.com/unradio/un-news-today-23-oc...Mostrar mais

More resources are needed to fight Ebola in DR Congo as the disease continues spread, @WHO and @WFP report. Meanwhile, in Kenya, some contacts of the country’s first Ebola case will leave quarantine this weekend. news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168655

Aid agencies warn of the fast-developing humanitarian emergency inside Taiz City in Yemen. “Access roads have been cut off and that means that very little fuel, food or other supplies have reached the city since.” - @UNOCHA spokesperson tells the press news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168654Mostrar mais

Shipping disruptions are raising freight and fuel costs, adding pressure to food and fertilizer prices. @UNCTAD warns that vulnerable countries face growing food security risks amid market volatility and climate threats. soundcloud.com/unradio/hormuz-and-red-sea-...Mostrar mais

Conflicts are intensifying and expanding, creating “an El Niño of war” that is deepening hardship and driving up the cost of living, UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres warns. news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168646

Overnight Russian attacks killed at least 14 Ukrainian civilians. In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, UN Humanitarian Coordinator @RamizAlakbarov and foreign diplomats met with Palestinians facing a violent olive harvest. More in the World News in Brief: news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168648Mostrar mais

First human case of Shamonda virus infection reported in France, and patient has died. The virus is usually found in livestock and is thought to spread through midge bites. @WHO is working with French authorities to assess the risk to public health. news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168652Mostrar mais

The deadly August flash floods that tore through Nepal are a “defining moment” for the country and the international community, @UNOPS said. @UNOPS_Chief briefed journalists at UN Headquarters on Thursday. news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168651/

🎤 Ebola contact tracing ongoing in Nigeria @WHO 🎤 Ukraine targeted in more Russian strikes 🎤 Unlawful deaths of older people ‘alarmingly under-reported’ @UNHumanRights soundcloud.com/unradio/un-news-today-22-oc...Mostrar mais

Across the world, mothers receive eight times as much paid leaves as fathers, leaving them to shoulder the bulk of care. In 66 of 190 economies, fathers are guaranteed no paid leave at all, @UN_Women revealed. news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168650/

“Ebola does not wait. It follows movement, exploits gaps and tests the strength of our health systems,” says Dr Mohamed Janabi, @WHO Regional Director. The virus is “no longer confined to one place, it is a regional concern”. news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168647

UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres will travel to Egypt on Friday, carrying one message: "We need to stop the widening of war, protect civilians and create the political space for diplomacy and peace. People everywhere want security and dignity"

"Everywhere, the fighting must stop. International law must be respected. Civilians must be protected. International navigational rights and freedoms must be upheld. And diplomacy must be given the space to succeed."

"But the consequences do not stop in the battle zones. War travels -- through energy markets, shipping lanes, supply chains, and financial systems. The distance from the Strait of Hormuz to a family home or village market is shorter than we think." - UN Secretary-General

"Conflict is feeding conflict. From the Middle East to Ukraine to Sudan, we're seeing civilians and civilian infrastructure deliberately thrust into the line of fire. Attacks directed against civilians & civilian objects are prohibited under international law. They must st…Mostrar mais

"Around the world, people are making their voices heard. In Europe and far beyond, many have taken to the streets out of frustration with the rising cost of living. (...) For young people, the promise of a better future is slipping further out of reach." - @antonioguterres

At 9.30 AM (NY), UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres is expected to address the press at the media stakeout. Follow live ⤵️ webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1y/k1yqjr69je

What's it like to work in UN peacekeeping? Join Haidar Fahs from @UNIFIL for a behind-the-scenes look at his work from Mission HQ in Naqoura, Lebanon 🇱🇧 The force begins drawing down after its Security Council mandate ends on 31 December 2026.

Head of @UNMIKosovo, Peter Due, briefed the Security Council on growing divisions in Kosovo, concerns over minority rights and the challenges of building trust between communities.

Representatives from across the international community are meeting in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, to ensure that children everywhere can thrive in a world marred by war, climate chaos and other fundamental challenges. news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168640

Record El Niño could be a “wrecking ball” say @UNReliefChief Tom Fletcher and @WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo in a call for immediate prevention action. news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168639

The olive harvest in the occupied West Bank has got off to an “ominous start”. At least 160 settler attacks linked to the harvest were recorded in the first two weeks of October alone. @ochaopt calls for urgent action to protect Palestinian communities. news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168644Mostrar mais

🎤 El Niño ‘wrecking ball’ need not be a humanitarian disaster @UNOCHA @WMO 🎤 Global warming will breach 1.5℃ – but deep, fast cuts can still bring it back @UNEP 🎤 Sudan war: Peace efforts resume to end ‘drone war’ fuelling humanitarian crisis soundcloud.com/unradio/un-news-today-21-oc...Mostrar mais

The UN chief condemns deadly drone strikes on an Abyei market as @UNISFA_1 helps recovery efforts and in Ethiopia, @WHO is scaling up emergency operations in Afar, Amhara & Tigray amid escalating violence. This and more in the latest World News in Brief: news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168643Mostrar mais

Migrants paid up to half a billion dollars in smuggling fees on sea routes to Europe in 2025, @UNODC found. Fees varied widely depending on the migrant’s nationality, country of departure and travelling conditions, with some paying over $7,500. news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168642Mostrar mais