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... Afghan quake aftermath: Children facing heightened risk from disease

Over 212,000 Afghan children are now at risk of acute watery diarrhoea and other deadly waterborne diseases, according to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/10/1166116

... UN rights chief underlines need for a permanent ceasefire and accountability in Gaza

Recovery in Gaza must also include accountability for violations, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Wednesday.
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/10/1166115

... Guterres highlights ‘maximum impact’ reform agenda

The Secretary-General on Wednesday outlined a set of proposals to strengthen the UN’s effectiveness and improve coordination across its three core pillars: peace and security, sustainable development, and human rights.
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/10/1166114

... Humanitarian funding cuts pushing millions into hunger: WFP

Nearly 14 million people could face severe hunger by the end of the year, the World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Wednesday, as slashed humanitarian funding threatens six of its most critical operations. 
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/10/1166112

... Gaza peace plan ‘at precarious moment’ as killings continue on both sides

The UN relief chief on Wednesday urged Israel and Hamas to honour their agreement to return deceased hostages and allow aid at scale into Gaza, warning that it should not be used as “a bargaining chip” amid reports of new civilian killings and extrajudicial executions.
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/10/1166111

... Record rise in carbon dioxide levels during 2024: UN weather agency

Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels rose by a record amount in 2024, reaching new highs and locking in further long-term warming and extreme weather, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/10/1166110

... Why are over 670 million people going hungry?

More than eight per cent of the world population or around 673 million people are not getting enough to eat and going hungry, according to the UN.
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/10/1166108

... Nations confront deep divisions over carbon emission cuts to global shipping

The UN maritime agency opened a special session in London on Tuesday, where nations are debating – and may adopt – a landmark framework to curb greenhouse gas emissions for global shipping, amid intense debate and open US opposition.
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/10/1166109

... Israel restricts Gaza aid, saying Hamas must do more to return deceased hostages

Israel announced late on Tuesday that it will limit the flow of aid to Gaza, accusing Hamas of breaching the ceasefire agreement by returning only four of the bodies of deceased hostages so far.
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/10/1166107

... Humanitarians call for greater support amid immense needs

With the end of the year fast approaching, humanitarians are urging donors to step up support for their operations which remain underfunded due to brutal cuts to aid budgets. 
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/10/1166106

... The ‘clean revolution is unstoppable’ but will it arrive too late?

A new report released on Tuesday warns the world is falling behind on its clean energy goals, prompting UN chief António Guterres to call once more for a ramped-up transition to a net zero global economy.
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/10/1166101

... UN envoy warns Libya’s transition at risk amid stalled political roadmap

The UN’s top envoy for Libya warned on Tuesday that the country’s long-delayed political transition will stay on hold unless rival institutions swiftly resolve differences over election laws and key appointments.
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/10/1166100

... Ukraine: Top humanitarian strongly condemns Russian attack on UN aid convoy

Russian drones hit a “clearly marked” UN convoy on Tuesday which was bringing desperately needed aid to a war-torn frontline town in southern Ukraine. 
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/10/1166099

... WHO calls for greater investment in brain health and care services

Countries must scale up investment and care to treat neurological disorders, responsible for over 11 million deaths each year, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. 
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/10/1166097

... Gaza: $70 billion needed to rebuild shattered enclave, says UN

Around $70 billion will be needed to reconstruct Gaza and make it safe after two years of war, UN development experts said on Tuesday, while aid agencies reported that far too little aid is getting in to meet the needs of desperate Palestinians.
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/10/1166096

... Democrats and Republicans both feel they have the upper hand in the government shutdown, and President Trump hasn’t signaled what deal he would support

Democrats and Republicans both feel they have the upper hand, while President Trump hasn’t signaled what type of deal he would support.
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/government-shutdown-deal-difficult-ba9df10b

... The Trump administration is preparing changes at the IRS that would allow the agency to pursue criminal inquiries of left-leaning groups more easily

The effort would install a Trump ally at the IRS’s criminal unit who has drawn up a list of investigative targets.
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-irs-investigations-left-leaning-groups-democratic-donors-612a095e

... In Europe, hate speech isn’t free speech. Some in D.C. hate that.

Debate is raging across Europe over whether governments have overreached in restricting hate speech, but criticism from President Trump is seen as hypocritical.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/10/16/europe-free-speech-restrictions-debate/

... U.S. Special Operations helicopters near Venezuela expand Caribbean mission

U.S. Special Operations helicopters flew within 90 miles of Venezuelan territory, according to a Post analysis. Trump authorized CIA covert action inside the country.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/10/16/special-operations-helicopters-venezuela/

... India casts doubt as Trump says Modi pledged to stop buying Russian oil

President Donald Trump said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised that India would stop buying Russian oil. However, India said it was “not aware” Trump and Modi had spoken at all.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/10/16/india-trump-russian-oil-trade-us/