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UN News Today

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Sudan
United Nations
Ukraine
World Health Organization
Israel
WHO
Egypt
Pan-American Health Organization
Haiti
World Central Kitchen
Iran
Horn Of Africa
Ethiopia
H5N1
UN Development Programme
UNICEF
Afghanistan
UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Helwan Brigade

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

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Fatima Amiri
Afghan education activist
Episode: UN News Today 17 September 2025
James Roadhaver
Head of the UN's Human Rights Office
UN Human Rights Office
Episode: UN News Today 2 September 2025
Jens Lager
Spokesperson for the UNAID Coordination Office
Episode: UN News Today 05 August 2025
Sheldon Yet
Represents the UN Children's Fund, UNICEF in Sudan
UNICEF
Episode: UN News Today 05 August 2025
Philippe Lazzarini
Head of the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees, Unrwa
UN Agency for Palestine Refugees
Episode: UN News Today 04 August 2025
Shelan Saling
Youth Plastics Action Network activist
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Episode: UN News Today 04 August 2025
Amy Pope
Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM)
International Organization for Migration
Episode: UN News Today 02 July 2025
Madiha Ali Changazi
A qualified human rights and refugee lawyer
Episode: UN News Today 24 June 2025
John Todd
Former president of Formula One Racing and UN's road safety envoy
United Nations
Episode: UN News Today 12 May 2025

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Daniel Johnson
Host of UN News Today

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 457 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
    Japan10 months 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.

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    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
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    Skanben
    United Arab Emirates3 years ago
  • Please keep up the good work!

    This is an honest look at the brutal truth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cal(i)fornia
    United States3 years ago

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The frequent updates and focus on pressing crises resonate with those looking for in-depth news on international events.
Listeners appreciate the podcast for its timely and comprehensive coverage of global humanitarian issues.
Some feedback indicates a desire for slower delivery and transcripts to enhance content accessibility.
Overall, the podcast is considered an essential resource for staying informed about global affairs.

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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.
West Bank: Greater freedom of movement, ‘extremely critical’
Q: What are your latest observations on the continuous escalation in the West Bank?
The situation has worsened with continuous military actions and severe humanitarian impacts, including displacement and infrastructure destruction.

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This podcast provides timely updates on critical global humanitarian issues, with a focus on crises and challenges faced by various countries. Topics frequently highlighted include the humanitarian situations in Afghanistan, Sudan, Gaza, and North Korea, as well as broader global concerns such as human rights, climate change, and international relations. Each episode presents summaries of key events, featuring insights from UN officials and reports from various UN agencies, which give listeners a comprehensive overview of ongoing efforts to address urgent global issues. The unique format offers valuable context and information, making it an essential resource for those seeking to understand contemporary international challenges and the UN's... more

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2. James Roadhaver
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5. Philippe Lazzarini
6. Shelan Saling
7. Amy Pope
8. Madiha Ali Changazi

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