Europe
Head of Communication Section (AD8)
The EIT is now organising a call for expressions of interest with a view to establishing a reserve list for Temporary Staff (TA) for the profile of Head of Communication…
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Security Council takes note of diminishing electoral prospects in Libya
Hannah S. Tetteh, who also heads the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (MANUL), stressed the need to overcome delays in the implementation of the political roadmap this paves the…
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Flaring black hole whips up ultra-fast winds
Leading X-ray space telescopes XMM-Newton and XRISM have spotted an extraordinary blast from a supermassive black hole. In a matter of hours, the gravitational monster whipped up powerful winds, flinging material…
Human Rights
UN urges calm in Bangladesh after killing of protest leader sparks unrest
The United Nations has urged calm in Bangladesh after the killing of a prominent youth protest leader sparked fresh unrest, raising concerns about political violence and the safety of civic…
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World news in brief: More detentions of UN staff in Yemen, peacekeepers killed in Sudan sent home and attacks in Ukraine
This latest incident, which occurred on Thursday, brings to 69 the total number of UN personnel currently detained by the Houthis. These detentions have made the delivery of humanitarian aid…
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The Security Council renews its peacekeeping mission in the DRC in the context of the resumption of M23 offensives in the east
Resolution 2808 (2025) extends the mandate of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO) until December 20, 2026, maintaining an authorized personnel ceiling of 11,500 military personnel,…
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UN calls for calm in Bangladesh after killing of protest leader sparks unrest
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the killing of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, a leading figure in last year's protests, and called on authorities to ensure those responsible are held accountable.…
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New collection of bacteria-eating viruses to tackle hospital superbug
[ad_1] Potential treatments for one of the world’s most dangerous hospital superbugs have been found in a surprising location – hospital toilets. Samples in the phage collection. Transparent dots show…
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Calm the mind and promote world peace on World Meditation Day
For the second year, the UN is commemorating this ancient practice, which is proven to help improve personal well-being and mental health. “When attention deficit is so great, meditation is…
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South Sudan: UN Mission condemns killing of staff member in Wau, calls for prompt investigation
The staff member was arrested by security officers on December 15. MISS was in close contact with local authorities, seeking safe release. The Mission received confirmation of his death earlier…