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World News in Brief: Ending famine, refugee solidarity in Kenya, Ukraine civilian casualties update

·January 13, 2026·2 min read

In an alert, Cindy McCain – who heads the World Food Programme (WFP) – attributed a “dangerous and deepening global hunger crisis” to violent conflicts, extreme weather and economic downturns. The development comes as WFP faces massive shortfalls in funding; it has received less than half of the...

On International Day of Solidarity, UN urges greater support and aid for Palestinians

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·December 1, 2025·1 min read

“At least 67 children have been killed since the ceasefire,” Annalena Baerbock, president of the UN General Assembly, said on Tuesday at an event to mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. “The people in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, also endured unspeakable hardship amidst Israeli military operations, settler violence, settlement...

China’s Premier Li calls for solidarity, peace and shared economic prosperity in UN address

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·September 29, 2025·2 min read

“Solidarity lifts everyone up, while division drags all down,” Mr. Li told the General Assembly, warning that unilateralism and protectionism were undermining the international order built over decades. Humanity, he said, “has once again come to a crossroads.” Premier Li recalled the defeat of fascism and the founding of the...

Nepal appoints first woman prime minister, as UN expresses solidarity amid crisis

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·September 13, 2025·1 min read

Ms. Karki, Nepal’s first woman Prime Minister, was appointed by President Ram Chandra Poudel who administered the oath of office in a ceremony attended by youth representatives, officials and foreign diplomats. According to media reports, she has been tasked with organizing fresh elections within six months. She previously served...

UN urges renewed solidarity eight years after forced exodus of Rohingya

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·August 26, 2025·1 min read

More than 700,000 of them fled to neighbouring Bangladesh after armed attacks by a militant group against Myanmar security forces sparked a brutal military crackdown that began on 25 August 2017. They joined thousands of others who had escaped earlier waves of violence and discrimination now living in refugee camps...

‘Global solidarity benefits us all’: Spain makes the case for development funding

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·June 28, 2025·4 min read

For decades, helping the least developed countries to develop has been seen as beneficial for the international community as a whole, as well as a duty of the countries with more resources. However, this philosophy is being challenged by some wealthy nations, which have decided to reduce or even end...

From Syria, UN refugee chief calls for greater solidarity with displaced people

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·June 21, 2025·1 min read

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, sounded the alarm on Friday, World Refugee Day, in a message from Syria. He said the abject failure to end conflicts – including in Sudan, Ukraine, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Gaza – continues to create immense suffering. Difficulty seeking...

UN relief chief calls for solidarity, with humanitarians ‘literally under attack’

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·June 19, 2025·2 min read

Tom Fletcher was speaking at the annual stock-take of his sector known as the ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment, which brings together UN Member States and organizations, humanitarian and development partners, as well as the private sector and affected communities. He said this year’s theme – renew global solidarity for humanity...

UN chief affirms solidarity with Bangladesh amid political transition

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·March 15, 2025·4 min read

Speaking to the media on Saturday, the Secretary-General praised Bangladesh’s progress and highlighted the role of the international community in supporting the country’s future. “I am particularly pleased to be in Bangladesh at this important moment in your national journey,” Mr. Guterres said, acknowledging the leadership of Chief Adviser Muhammad...

Ukraine three years on: Pain, loss, solidarity and hope for a better future

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·February 23, 2025·8 min read

“I’m trying not to cry, but I can’t help it. I’m glad I have tissues on hand,” admits Natalia Datchenko, a Ukrainian staff member of the UN children’s agency, UNICEF, struggling to hold back her tears as she recounts the explosions that awoke many Ukrainians three years ago, heralding the...

Guterres to conduct solidarity visit to Lebanon

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·January 14, 2025·2 min read

Mr. Guterres will meet Lebanese political leaders. He is also expected to travel to the south to see the UN peacekeeping force, UNIFIL, and express his support and thanks for the work they have been doing in very challenging circumstances. Congratulation call UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the Secretary-General spoke...

Global solidarity key to future pandemic preparedness, says UN chief

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·December 28, 2024·1 min read

The world remains dangerously unprepared for the next pandemic, despite the harrowing lessons of COVID-19, Mr. Guterres warned. “COVID-19 was a wake-up call to the world,” he stated, reflecting on the devastating human, economic and social toll of the pandemic. “The crisis may have passed, but a harsh lesson remains:...