Welcome to the ‘agrihood’ – the neighborhood of the future?
Aerial view of a cacao agroforestry farm in southern Bahia, Brazil. Welcome to the ‘agrihood’ – the neighborhood of the future? By Conor Lennon Climate and Environment Towns and cities…
Ukraine: amid new shelling and winter frosts, UN agencies increase support for the population
Damaged building and snow-covered children’s playground in Kiev (archive). Ukraine: amid new shelling and winter frosts, UN agencies increase support for the population Peace and security New attacks on the…
UN Secretary General: Peace in the Middle East is only possible if Palestinian rights are respected
UNRWA Education Center in Gaza. UN Secretary General: Peace in the Middle East is only possible if Palestinian rights are respected Peace and security The peace process in the Middle…
In Washington, Fletcher presses for action as Sudan war grinds on
Thousands have fled El Fasher and surrounding areas with many arriving in the locality of Tawila after walking for days under threat of violence. In Washington, Fletcher presses for action…
Renewed calls for two-State solution amid ‘perilously fragile’ conditions for Palestinians
A mother and her children go through their belongings after a room in their home was burned in a settler attack in southern Hebron, West Bank. (July 2025) Renewed calls…
Invisible Highways: The Global Network of Undersea Cables Connecting the Internet Around the World
Red buoys mark the route of the submarine cable. Invisible Highways: The Global Network of Undersea Cables Providing Internet Connectivity Around the World Economic development About 99 percent of international…
Partial opening of the Rafah crossing – the hope and anxiety of Palestinians in Gaza
An injured child awaits medical evacuation. Partial opening of the Rafah crossing – the hope and anxiety of Palestinians in Gaza Peace and security The resumption of operation of the…
The UN is sounding the alarm: five years after the coup, mass sexual violence continues in Myanmar
Natural disasters and fighting have forced millions of people in Myanmar to flee their homes. The UN is sounding the alarm: five years after the coup, mass sexual violence continues…
Gaza: Limited Rafah crossing reopening sparks hope – but also ‘massive trepidation’
An injured child waits in the courtyard of Al-Amal Hospital in Khan Younis. Gaza: Limited Rafah crossing reopening sparks hope – but also ‘massive trepidation’ Humanitarian Aid The reopening of…
Global health systems ‘at risk’ as funding cuts bite, warns WHO
The flag of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) flies at its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Global health systems ‘at risk’ as funding cuts bite, warns WHO By Vibhu Mishra…