7,900 died, disappeared on migration routes in 2025: UN Around 7,900 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025, taking the total dead and missing since 2014 beyond 80,000, the United Nations' migration agency has said. World • 21 Apr
7,900 died, disappeared on migration routes in 2025: UN Around 7,900 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025, taking the total dead and missing since 2014 beyond 80,000, the United Nations' migration agency has said. World • 21 Apr
Peacekeepers likely killed by Israel and Hezbollah - UN Three UN peacekeepers who died in Lebanon last month were likely killed by Israeli tank fire in one incident and by a Hezbollah improvised explosive device in another, according to a preliminary UN probe. World • 08 Apr
Peacekeepers likely killed by Israel and Hezbollah - UN Three UN peacekeepers who died in Lebanon last month were likely killed by Israeli tank fire in one incident and by a Hezbollah improvised explosive device in another, according to a preliminary UN probe. World • 08 Apr
Ireland abstains as UN votes on slave trade The United Nations General Assembly this week voted to designate the transatlantic slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity", in a move supporters say could advance calls for reparative justice. Ireland • 28 Mar
Ireland abstains as UN votes on slave trade The United Nations General Assembly this week voted to designate the transatlantic slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity", in a move supporters say could advance calls for reparative justice. Ireland • 28 Mar
Around 4.9m children under five died in 2024, says UN Around 4.9 million children died before reaching their fifth birthday in 2024, according to United Nations estimates, a sign progress to reduce child mortality rates was stalling even before global aid budget cuts last year. World • 18 Mar
Around 4.9m children under five died in 2024, says UN Around 4.9 million children died before reaching their fifth birthday in 2024, according to United Nations estimates, a sign progress to reduce child mortality rates was stalling even before global aid budget cuts last year. World • 18 Mar
UN human rights agency in 'survival mode', says chief The UN human rights chief has said his agency was "in survival mode" due to funding shortfalls, as he launched a $400 million appeal to tackle global rights crises in 2026. World • 05 Feb
UN human rights agency in 'survival mode', says chief The UN human rights chief has said his agency was "in survival mode" due to funding shortfalls, as he launched a $400 million appeal to tackle global rights crises in 2026. World • 05 Feb
US Venezuela operation undermined international law - UN US air strikes on Venezuela and the seizing of the country's leader last weekend clearly "undermined a fundamental principle of international law," the United Nations has said. World • 07 Jan
US Venezuela operation undermined international law - UN US air strikes on Venezuela and the seizing of the country's leader last weekend clearly "undermined a fundamental principle of international law," the United Nations has said. World • 07 Jan
'Don't go all Irish' - Limerick UN security chief retires "It's a diplomatic dance" - from brawling delegates to impossible demands, Michael Browne from Limerick City has seen it all in his two decades in security at the UN in New York. Now as he retires, he reflects on some heart-stopping moments and ponders a fast-changing security landscape. Ireland • 21 Dec 25
'Don't go all Irish' - Limerick UN security chief retires "It's a diplomatic dance" - from brawling delegates to impossible demands, Michael Browne from Limerick City has seen it all in his two decades in security at the UN in New York. Now as he retires, he reflects on some heart-stopping moments and ponders a fast-changing security landscape. Ireland • 21 Dec 25
UN human rights office in 'survival mode' as funding cut UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has said that his office is in "survival mode" due to major funding cuts, while rights violations and needs in conflict-affected areas increase. World • 10 Dec 25
UN human rights office in 'survival mode' as funding cut UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has said that his office is in "survival mode" due to major funding cuts, while rights violations and needs in conflict-affected areas increase. World • 10 Dec 25
Bloodshed in Sudan a 'stain' on the world, UN says The United Nations has said the horrific bloodshed in the Sudanese city of El-Fasher was a "stain" on the world, which has failed to halt the violence. World • 14 Nov 25
Bloodshed in Sudan a 'stain' on the world, UN says The United Nations has said the horrific bloodshed in the Sudanese city of El-Fasher was a "stain" on the world, which has failed to halt the violence. World • 14 Nov 25
Israel receives body of hostage returned by Hamas The Israeli army said the remains of a hostage had been handed over to the Red Cross in Gaza, after Hamas said it would return the body as part of a ceasefire deal. Middle East • 18 Oct 25
Israel receives body of hostage returned by Hamas The Israeli army said the remains of a hostage had been handed over to the Red Cross in Gaza, after Hamas said it would return the body as part of a ceasefire deal. Middle East • 18 Oct 25
UN says 2bn people lack access to safe drinking water More than two billion people worldwide still lack access to safely-managed drinking water, the United Nations has said, warning that progress towards universal coverage was moving nowhere near quickly enough. World • 26 Aug 25
UN says 2bn people lack access to safe drinking water More than two billion people worldwide still lack access to safely-managed drinking water, the United Nations has said, warning that progress towards universal coverage was moving nowhere near quickly enough. World • 26 Aug 25
UN says 383 aid workers were killed in 2024 A record 383 aid workers were killed in 2024, the United Nations has said, branding the figures and lack of accountability a "shameful indictment" of international apathy - and warned this year's toll was equally disturbing. World • 19 Aug 25
UN says 383 aid workers were killed in 2024 A record 383 aid workers were killed in 2024, the United Nations has said, branding the figures and lack of accountability a "shameful indictment" of international apathy - and warned this year's toll was equally disturbing. World • 19 Aug 25
New compromise but no deal at plastic pollution talk Countries trying to break the deadlock and strike a landmark global treaty on combating plastic pollution negotiated through the night on a last-minute revised proposal. Environment • 21 Aug 25
New compromise but no deal at plastic pollution talk Countries trying to break the deadlock and strike a landmark global treaty on combating plastic pollution negotiated through the night on a last-minute revised proposal. Environment • 21 Aug 25
Plastic treaty talks not 'sufficient', warns chairperson Talks at the United Nations on forging a landmark treaty to combat the scourge of plastic pollution have made insufficient progress, the negotiations chair has warned in a frank mid-way assessment. World • 09 Aug 25
Plastic treaty talks not 'sufficient', warns chairperson Talks at the United Nations on forging a landmark treaty to combat the scourge of plastic pollution have made insufficient progress, the negotiations chair has warned in a frank mid-way assessment. World • 09 Aug 25
Irish NGOs say aid cuts putting millions of lives at risk Leaders in Ireland's humanitarian sector have said that millions of lives are at risk after Western countries drastically cut foreign aid budgets this year. Ireland • 26 Jun 25
Irish NGOs say aid cuts putting millions of lives at risk Leaders in Ireland's humanitarian sector have said that millions of lives are at risk after Western countries drastically cut foreign aid budgets this year. Ireland • 26 Jun 25
Violence against children 'unprecedented' in 2024 - UN From Gaza to the Democratic Republic of Congo, violence against children in conflict zones reached "unprecedented levels" in 2024, according to the United Nations. World • 20 Jun 25
Violence against children 'unprecedented' in 2024 - UN From Gaza to the Democratic Republic of Congo, violence against children in conflict zones reached "unprecedented levels" in 2024, according to the United Nations. World • 20 Jun 25
Gaza rescuers say 80 killed in Israeli strikes amid talks Gaza rescuers said at least 80 people have been killed in Israeli bombardment across the Palestinian territory, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to US envoy Steve Witkoff about the release of hostages. Middle East • 14 May 25
Gaza rescuers say 80 killed in Israeli strikes amid talks Gaza rescuers said at least 80 people have been killed in Israeli bombardment across the Palestinian territory, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to US envoy Steve Witkoff about the release of hostages. Middle East • 14 May 25
World food prices increase in April, UN's FAO says Global food commodity prices increased in April, driven by higher cereal, meat and dairy product prices that outweighed falls in sugar and vegetable oils, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said today. Business • 02 May 25
World food prices increase in April, UN's FAO says Global food commodity prices increased in April, driven by higher cereal, meat and dairy product prices that outweighed falls in sugar and vegetable oils, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said today. Business • 02 May 25
UN General Assembly passes rival resolutions on Ukraine The United Nations General Assembly has voted in favour of two rival resolutions on Ukraine - one drafted by Ukraine and another by the United States. World • 24 Feb 25
UN General Assembly passes rival resolutions on Ukraine The United Nations General Assembly has voted in favour of two rival resolutions on Ukraine - one drafted by Ukraine and another by the United States. World • 24 Feb 25
Almost all nations miss UN deadline for climate targets Nearly all nations missed a UN deadline to submit new targets for slashing carbon emissions, including major economies under pressure to show leadership following the US retreat on climate change. Environment • 10 Feb 25
Almost all nations miss UN deadline for climate targets Nearly all nations missed a UN deadline to submit new targets for slashing carbon emissions, including major economies under pressure to show leadership following the US retreat on climate change. Environment • 10 Feb 25
UN unable to assist almost 120 million people this year The number of people going hungry or otherwise struggling around the world is rising, while the amount of money the world's wealthiest nations are contributing toward helping them is dropping. World • 05 Jan 25
UN unable to assist almost 120 million people this year The number of people going hungry or otherwise struggling around the world is rising, while the amount of money the world's wealthiest nations are contributing toward helping them is dropping. World • 05 Jan 25
UN condemns Taliban ban on Afghan women working at NGOs UN human rights chief Volker Turk has said that Afghanistan's governing Taliban authorities must reverse their ban on Afghan women working for NGOs. World • 31 Dec 24
UN condemns Taliban ban on Afghan women working at NGOs UN human rights chief Volker Turk has said that Afghanistan's governing Taliban authorities must reverse their ban on Afghan women working for NGOs. World • 31 Dec 24
'World on fire' - UN seeks €45bn for aid in 2025 The UN has appealed for more than $47 billion (€44.6bn) to deliver vital aid next year, warning surging conflicts and the climate crisis will leave hundreds of millions of people in need. World • 04 Dec 24
'World on fire' - UN seeks €45bn for aid in 2025 The UN has appealed for more than $47 billion (€44.6bn) to deliver vital aid next year, warning surging conflicts and the climate crisis will leave hundreds of millions of people in need. World • 04 Dec 24
One woman killed by partner, relative every 10 mins - UN One woman was killed by a partner or relative every 10 minutes worldwide in 2023, the United Nations has warned, stressing that femicides remained at "alarmingly high levels". World • 25 Nov 24
One woman killed by partner, relative every 10 mins - UN One woman was killed by a partner or relative every 10 minutes worldwide in 2023, the United Nations has warned, stressing that femicides remained at "alarmingly high levels". World • 25 Nov 24
Irish UNIFIL Zone: IDF advance looms as Hezbollah tunnels exposed Almost every building has been destroyed or damaged in the town on the main route into the Irish UN peacekeepers' main base in South Lebanon, new data and imagery shows. Prime Time • 12 Nov 24
Irish UNIFIL Zone: IDF advance looms as Hezbollah tunnels exposed Almost every building has been destroyed or damaged in the town on the main route into the Irish UN peacekeepers' main base in South Lebanon, new data and imagery shows. Prime Time • 12 Nov 24
