Jonathan Kuminga to accept Warriors’ qualifying offer –agent
September 20, 2025
Jonathan Kuminga to accept Warriors' qualifying offer
IOC to again allow Russians under neutral flag at 2026 Winter Olympics
September 20, 2025
MILAN, Italy - The International Olympic Committee on Friday announced that athletes from Russia will once more be allowed to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics under a neutral banner if they meet strict conditions.
Nando picks up strength, moves northwestward
September 20, 2025
Severe Tropical Storm Nando has further intensified while moving across the Philippine Sea, according to PAGASA's bulletin released at 5 a.m. on Saturday.
3 kaso vs. Pura Luka Vega, ibinasura ng QC court
September 20, 2025
Ibinasura ng Quezon City Regional Trial Court ang tatlong kasong criminal na isinampa laban sa drag artist na si Amadeus Fernando Pagente, na kilala bilang si Pura Luka Vega.
Sarah Geronimo speaks out against corruption at UAAP Season 88 opening: ‘Tama na!”
September 20, 2025
“Tama na!” This was the statement delivered by pop icon Sarah Geronimo as she took a stand against corruption during her performance at the UAAP Season 88 opening ceremony on Friday.
Nando now a severe tropical storm –PAGASA
September 19, 2025
Tropical storm Nando has intensified into a severe tropical storm as of 8 p.m. Friday, according to PAGASA.
Gazans flee ‘death and devastation’ with no transportation or means of shelter
September 19, 2025
In the face of escalating Israeli military operations, thousands of Palestinian families continue to flee the northern Gaza Strip amid dire humanitarian conditions and transportation shortages.
‘Tidal wave of emotion’ secures win for young Turkish writer in UN competition
September 19, 2025
Fifteen-year-old Reyyan Demiriz from Türkiye has been awarded first prize in a UN young writers’ competition which garnered a staggering 1.6 million entries from 65 different countries.
UN backs Abbas video address after US visa refusal
September 19, 2025
The UN General Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution allowing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address next week’s high-level debate by pre-recorded video after the United States refused to issue visas for Palestine’s delegation.
Israeli air strikes in south Lebanon violate UN resolution
September 19, 2025
The UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Friday called on the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to refrain from further strikes and fully withdraw from Lebanese territory after Israeli strikes endangered peacekeepers and civilians overnight.
UN Security Council rejects bid to continue Iran sanctions relief
September 19, 2025
A proposal to continue sanctions relief for Iran under the 2015 nuclear deal was rejected in the UN Security Council on Friday in a vote that revealed deep divisions over the so-called “snapback” process.
UNICEF aid trucks robbed at gunpoint in Gaza City
September 19, 2025
Humanitarian aid in Gaza must be protected, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday, following the theft of therapeutic food critical for saving thousands of young lives from malnutrition as famine spreads.
Sudan crisis: Surge in summary executions by all warring parties
September 19, 2025
At least 75 people have been killed, according to news reports, in a drone strike on a mosque during morning prayers in El Fasher city, in the west of the war-torn country.
Afghanistan quake: Rescuers dodge dangers, women and girls face disaster, warns UN
September 19, 2025
Women and girls still reeling from Afghanistan's deadly earthquake face even greater suffering rebuilding their lives and livelihoods – with little help to hand, gender equality agency UN Women said on Friday.
Tropical Storm Nando continues to intensify over PH Sea
September 19, 2025
Tropical Storm Nando continues to intensify as it moves over the Philippine Sea, the state weather bureau PAGASA said on Friday.
PAGASA warns public as Nando seen to become super typhoon by Monday
September 19, 2025
State weather bureau PAGASA on Friday warned the public of possible hazards and reminded them to prepare for the expected impact of Tropical Storm Nando, which may reach the super typhoon category by Monday.
Protesters may experience rainy weather on September 21 –PAGASA
September 19, 2025
Protesters would need to bring their raincoats and umbrellas as rainy weather may be experienced over Metro Manila and nearby areas on Sunday, September 21, the state weather bureau PAGASA said.
Nando slightly intensifies
September 19, 2025
Tropical Storm Nando has further gained strength, PAGASA said in its 5 a.m. Friday bulletin.
Best fossil of a dome-headed dinosaur is unearthed in Mongolia
September 19, 2025
Pachycephalosaurs, two-legged plant eaters known for their bony dome-shaped skulls, are among the quirkiest dinosaurs known, and also among the least understood. A fossil found peeking out of a cliffside in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia - the oldest and ...
Fragile progress in Syria, at risk from exclusion and foreign interference, UN warns
September 18, 2025
Syria’s tentative steps towards recovery could quickly unravel without inclusive politics, sustained aid and respect for national sovereignty, top UN officials cautioned the Security Council on Thursday.
Guterres pushes leaders to ‘turn the tide’ on global crises during high-stakes UNGA week
September 18, 2025
Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a stark call to world leaders on the eve of the United Nations General Assembly’s high-level week, warning that a “global crisis” of war, climate change, inequality and technological risk demands urgent, co...
‘No end’ expected to floods and storms as global heating continues
September 18, 2025
The world’s water resources face growing pressure from climate change while emergencies involving the life-giving resource are increasingly impacting lives and livelihoods, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Thursday.
UN presses ahead with mission for a better world despite global headwinds
September 18, 2025
During a year of escalating global turmoil – from widening wars and economic hardship to the relentless advance of the climate crisis – the United Nations has held its ground, working to promote peace, drive sustainable development, and ease human suff...
Voices of the world gather at the UN: What you need to know about UNGA80
September 18, 2025
World leaders are converging on United Nations Headquarters along the East River in Manhattan for what is shaping up to be one of the most consequential annual gatherings in recent memory.
UN80 Initiative: New report charts proposals for change across UN structures and programmes
September 18, 2025
The Secretary-General shared a progress report on Thursday on structural reforms and programme realignments under the UN80 Initiative, setting out proposals to make the United Nations more coherent, effective and better equipped to respond to global ch...
Security Council: US votes against resolution on Gaza ceasefire
September 18, 2025
The United States once again vetoed a UN resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, following a vote in the Security Council on Thursday.
Sudan: UN relief chief welcomes progress towards three-month truce
September 18, 2025
The UN relief chief Tom Fletcher has highlighted recent diplomatic progress made towards a three-month pause to the brutal fighting in Sudan between rival militaries.
GAZA LIVE: US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding unrestricted flow of aid
September 18, 2025
The United States vetoed a draft resolution in the Security Council on Thursday put forward by its 10 non-permanent members demanding an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza – and the immediate release of all hostages. Against the b...
Gaza City lifelines collapsing, UN aid agency warns
September 18, 2025
The last remaining lifelines for civilians in Gaza City are collapsing as Israel ramps up military operations, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Thursday.
UN hails Colombia’s first convictions under transitional justice measures as ‘crucial milestone’
September 17, 2025
The UN has welcomed Colombia’s first convictions under its transitional justice tribunal, calling sentences handed down to former rebel commanders “a crucial milestone on the path to accountability,” in the words of human rights chief Volker Türk.
Afghanistan faces ‘perfect storm’ of crises, UN warns
September 17, 2025
Afghanistan is confronting “a perfect storm” of overlapping crises, the UN’s outgoing envoy warned the Security Council on Wednesday, as an Afghan women’s rights advocate told the body that Taliban policies amount to “gender apartheid” which are suffoc...
Ukraine braces for harsh winter as millions of people face cold and energy shortages
September 17, 2025
Millions of people in Ukraine are facing cold and energy shortages as the country prepares for a fourth winter under fire.
UN must evolve to ‘stand strong’ for the next 80 years: General Assembly president
September 17, 2025
As the United Nations marks 80 years of existence, it must adapt and evolve to be fit for future generations, the President of the General Assembly said on Wednesday during a briefing to journalists in New York.
World News in Brief: Migrant medics mean shortages at home, UN names top innovators, Nigeria rights update, sunscreen an ‘essential medicine’
September 17, 2025
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) issued a warning on Wednesday that southern and eastern European countries are losing large numbers of doctors and nurses who are leaving to work abroad.
‘The needs are huge’: Pakistan reels from floods as millions left homeless
September 16, 2025
A senior UN humanitarian official in Pakistan has warned that “the needs are huge” as massive floods across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan continue to leave millions homeless, destroying vital crops and pushing fragile communities to t...
Government corruption fuels human rights crisis in South Sudan, independent panel finds
September 16, 2025
In South Sudan, “systemic government corruption” and “brazen predation” on the part of political elites have created a human rights crisis that must be urgently addressed, the UN Commission on Human Rights in the country said in a new report issued on ...
Venezuelan migrants drive economic gains in Ecuador but face persistent vulnerabilities
September 16, 2025
Venezuelan migrants in Ecuador contribute an estimated $900 million each year to the country’s economy, yet many remain trapped in informal work and vulnerable conditions, according to a new study by the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM...
Healing the ozone layer: ‘Guided by science, united in action’
September 16, 2025
Every year on 16 September, the UN celebrates the international community’s success in healing the ozone layer and brings attention to what more can be done to protect the planet.