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UN News Today

United Nations
Gaza
Sudan
Ukraine
UNICEF
United Nations
World Health Organization
Afghanistan
World Food Programme
Myanmar
Syria
Democratic Republic Of the Congo
Lebanon
Haiti
Iran
Somalia
Gaza City
UNHCR
Middle East
Israel
Yemen

Daily news bulletin from the United Nations. Music by Joachim Harris.

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Latest Episodes

* UN human rights chief condemns Nigeria marketplace bombings

* Ukraine: attack on aid convoy reaching vulnerable communities - WFP 

* Gaza police increasingly targeted by Israeli military, alleges OHCHR

* Children shot, stabbed, beaten and pepper-sprayed in occupied West Bank: UNICEF

* Hantavirus transmission kept low thanks to united effort: WHO

* A world without sand? UN partners push for alternatives amid shortages

* Strait of Hormuz de-escalation is urgent for African planters and people, says UN chief

* Hantavirus: WHO assesses exposure risk as cruise liner docks in Tenerife

* Sudan war: armed drones caused 80 per cent of civilian killings (OHCHR)

* Deadly hantavirus outbreak is not a new COVID, insists UN health agency

* Lebanon crisis leaves families foraging for food: WFP

* Strait of Hormuz crisis linked to looming famine in Somalia

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Recent Guests

Mathias Schmeil
UN's top aid official in Ukraine
United Nations
Episode: UN News Today 7 May 2026
Carlotta Wolf
Spokesperson for UNHCR
UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)
Episode: UN News Today 01 May 2026
Dario Liguti
UN ECE official discussing energy transition and methane emissions
UN Economic Commission for Europe
Episode: UN News Today 30 April 2026
Miklos Gaspar
Director of the UN Information Centre in Indonesia
United Nations Information Centre
Episode: UN News Today 30 April 2026
Olga Cherevko
UN aid coordination office (Ocha) aid worker
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Episode: UN News Today 27 April 2026
Dario Leguti
Director of UNECE's Sustainable Energy Division
UNECE
Episode: UN News Today 23 April 2026
Krista Pikkat
Head of the Culture and Emergencies Unit at UNESCO
UNESCO
Episode: Middle East war: UNESCO grants ‘enhanced protection’ to 39 heritage sites in danger
Babar Baloch
UNHCR spokesperson
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Episode: UN News Today 17 April 2026
Sofia Kaltorp
Chief of humanitarian action, UN Women
UN Women
Episode: UN News Today 17 April 2026

Hosts

Daniel Johnson
Host of UN News Today
Charlotte France
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Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 460 ratings
  • the sound is…

    I like the content to know what is going on in other countries and to not forget people suffering now, but I’m afraid that the starting music is rather too scary and loud.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    8:o;8
    Japana year ago
  • Transcript please!

    love the news, listening everyday. but i found there’s no transcript on your web since this week… would you please provide? thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zoe0629
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • 12 November 2022

    These African countries need to be looking to China for their funding, they have wed themselves to financially China. Why are they asking for monies from the Western countries? Without China and the other great emitter India, these funds can not move forward. Pakistan with their huge dam projects, the need to look at their own finances.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    😉💙🙃
    United States3 years ago
  • Reads too fast!

    The information is very important, but I can’t retain any of it because the caster races through the words

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Skanben
    United Arab Emirates4 years ago
  • Please keep up the good work!

    This is an honest look at the brutal truth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cal(i)fornia
    United States4 years ago

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The podcast is commended for its informative and concise format, although some wish it had transcripts available.
Listeners appreciate the timely and detailed coverage of global issues, which enhances their awareness of humanitarian crises.
Reviewers express concern about the pacing of delivery, with some finding it too fast for non-native English speakers.
Listeners highlight the importance of the topics covered, especially regarding international relations and peace efforts, making it a relevant resource for various audiences.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Middle East war: UNESCO grants ‘enhanced protection’ to 39 heritage sites in danger
Q: What information does UNESCO have?
UNESCO confirms damage to several sites, ongoing verification through satellite imagery and on-site assessments, and notes that as of the latest update a subset of sites has been confirmed damaged, with UNESCO coordinating with national authorities to document and protect affected properties.
Bringing aid to remote communities in hurricane-affected Jamaica remains the priority
Q: What are the main challenges that WFP will encounter?
The main challenge is the logistics of reaching isolated communities in need of assistance.
Bringing aid to remote communities in hurricane-affected Jamaica remains the priority
Q: What are people's most urgent needs right now?
The main priority is to ensure families have enough to eat as well as hygiene kits, medicine, and generators for electricity.
Bringing aid to remote communities in hurricane-affected Jamaica remains the priority
Q: What are the immediate needs of people in the hurricane's path?
The urgent needs include food, clean water, and power, as many have lost their homes and livelihoods.
West Bank: Greater freedom of movement, ‘extremely critical’
Q: How can the Israeli administrative changes pose a threat to the integrity of the occupied Palestinian territory?
The streamlining of settlement approvals exacerbates fears about potential annexation and the ongoing occupation.

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A daily news bulletin focuses on pressing global issues, featuring updates from the United Nations on humanitarian crises, human rights violations, and international relations. Key topics often include the ongoing conflicts in regions like Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan, as well as the intricate humanitarian situations these conflicts create. Episodes highlight actions taken by the UN and urgent appeals for humanitarian assistance, continuing to stress its commitment to protecting human rights and fostering global cooperation. This podcast stands out by delivering timely information from the heart of global diplomacy, making it a vital resource for anyone seeking to stay informed about current events and international efforts to address challenge... more

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