The UN warns of escalating drone strikes in Sudan's Darfur, deepening crises in Haiti, and ongoing violations of Afghan women's rights.

Ratings agencies reaffirm GCC economies' strong positions as Jefferies' Alia Moubayed highlights resilience amid regional geopolitical pressures.

Pakistan targets 4% GDP growth for fiscal 2027 amid IMF support and Middle East oil price pressures clouding the economic outlook.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres outlines a bold new phase in the UN80 Initiative, pushing for deeper reform and a more agile global body.

WHO Director-General visits DRC as deadly Ebola resurgence grips eastern Congo amid ongoing conflict and instability.

A new UN report warns the world faces dangerous heat for years ahead, with global temperatures almost certain to remain near record highs through 2029.

The UN Security Council convenes in emergency session after Russia's devastating missile and drone barrage on Ukrainian cities, with Guterres calling for peace.

A roundup of today's urgent global headlines: Lebanon airstrikes, Israel cutting ties with the UN chief, Haiti's displacement crisis, and France's prison warning.

The UN Secretary-General warns the Ukraine conflict risks escalating out of control following massive Russian strikes and threats of further attacks.

The UN Secretary-General urges greater political and financial support for peacekeepers serving in an increasingly dangerous world.

WHO reports 906 suspected Ebola cases and 223 deaths in the DRC. Learn what's driving the outbreak and how caregivers are most at risk.

Nearly 10,000 cases of conflict-related sexual violence were recorded in 2024, more than double the previous year, as rape and abduction became weapons of war.