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UN News Today

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

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

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* UN’s Guterres welcomes deals to halt energy attacks in Ukraine, Russia

* Gaza: UNRWA chief condemns killing of five more staff as Israel steps up offensive

* WHO hails cities taking action against preventable diseases

* Gaza: UN staffer killed at UNOPS premises

* Ukrainians tortured, raped, executed by Russian captors, UN Human Rights Council hears

* Belarus in spotlight at Human Rights Council

* Gaza: the UN condemns the killing of hundreds of Palestinians in Israeli strikes – UNWRA, OHCHR, OCHA

* Iran, Syria in spotlight at Human Rights Council

* Cyprus talks resume at UN Geneva in a positive ‘new atmosphere’

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Recent Guests

Volker Turk
UN rights chief delivering a global update to the Human Rights Council
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Episode: UN News Today 03 March 2025
Tom Fletcher
UN's top aid official
United Nations
Episode: UN News Today 03 March 2025
David Vivas
UNCTAD economist discussing ocean economy
UN Trade and Development Agency
Episode: UN News Today 03 March 2025
Ajit Sunjai
Head of OHCHR in the Occupied Palestinian Territories
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Episode: UN News Today 23 January 2025
Jorge Moreira da Silva
Executive Director of UNOPS
UNOPS
Episode: UN News Today 23 January 2025
Cristiana del Aner
Film star highlighting migration issues through her film 'Cabrini'
Episode: UN News Today 17 January 2025
Norma Andrade
Mexican activist raising awareness about femicide
UN Geneva
Episode: UN News Today 25 November 2024
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Director General of WHO
World Health Organization
Episode: UN News Today 25 November 2024
Mona Reshmawi
Panel member of the fact-finding mission on Sudan and rights investigator
Human Rights Council
Episode: UN News Today 20 November 2024

Host

Daniel Johnson
Host of UN News Today

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 454 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
    Japan4 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 Kingdom2 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
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    United States2 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 Emirates2 years ago
  • Please keep up the good work!

    This is an honest look at the brutal truth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cal(i)fornia
    United States2 years ago

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The content is recognized as crucial for understanding international relations, with a call for enhanced accessibility through transcripts.
Listeners appreciate the podcast for its timely updates on global humanitarian crises and significant international events.
Some listeners feel that the pacing of the delivery is too fast, making it difficult to absorb all details.
Feedback suggests listeners would like to see improvements in engagement with diverse voices or issues in global affairs.

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Talking Points

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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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Focusing on global humanitarian issues and developments, this podcast provides daily updates from the United Nations, covering crises in regions such as Syria, Gaza, and Ukraine, among others. Each episode emphasizes the urgency of international aid, the plight of refugees, and the impact of ongoing conflicts on civilians, often featuring insights from UN officials and reports on major global events. The content is typically serious and informative, catering to listeners who seek to stay updated on global affairs and humanitarian issues.

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