Invisible highways: The vast network of undersea cables powering our connectivity
Red buoy markers mark the path of a submarine cable being laid in the ocean. The Second International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit will take place on 2–3 February 2026 in…
UN human rights chief welcomes preparation of treaty on crimes against humanity
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. UN human rights chief welcomes preparation of treaty on crimes against humanity Human rights UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk…
Top news of the day | Friday: Yemen, Ukraine, Syria, Myanmar
IDP camp in Myanmar. Top news of the day | Friday: Yemen, Ukraine, Syria, Myanmar UN The main news of the day in the UN and in the world: the…
From Cape Town to London, Deo Kato runs to challenge racism and reclaim the migration narrative
Running across continents, Deo retraced humanity’s earliest migration routes, using movement as a way to spark conversations about belonging, identity, and shared origins. From Cape Town to London, Deo Kato…
WE EXPLAIN | How the UN fights organized crime at borders
Over 90 percent of global trade is carried out in containers, with more than 860 million units transported annually. WE EXPLAIN | How the UN fights organized crime at borders…
The President of the UN General Assembly calls on the parties to the conflicts for the Olympic Truce
The UN calls for an Olympic Truce. The President of the UN General Assembly calls on the parties to the conflicts for the Olympic Truce UN On February 6th, the…
Nigeria: Trans-Religious Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis
Humanitarian assistance for refugees from Nigeria. Nigeria: Trans-Religious Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis Fabrice Robinet Peace and security When the United States launched airstrikes against Islamist militants in northern Nigeria last…
From deepfakes to grooming: UN warns of growing AI threats to children
Social media has a huge impact on children’s lives. From deepfakes to grooming: UN warns of growing AI threats to children Human rights Huge volumes of malicious content created with…
South Sudan: “All the conditions for a humanitarian catastrophe are present”
Children in Jonglei State, South Sudan, where the World Food Program is providing food rations to families in need (archive). South Sudan: “All the conditions for a humanitarian catastrophe are…
Can workers compete with machines and stay relevant in the AI era?
Brain-computer interfaces will play a central role in defining how human intelligence and artificial intelligence fit together. Can workers compete with machines and stay relevant in the AI era? Culture…