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UN Global Communications


    • Oct 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The UN News podcast is an excellent source of global news and initiatives, especially in the context of diplomacy and international relations. With its updates on global emergencies and urgent actions needed, it serves as a guiding light for individuals looking to work towards a greater world. This podcast excels in keeping listeners updated with the latest news from around the globe and providing insights into how they can contribute to positive change.

    One of the best aspects of The UN News podcast is its comprehensive coverage of global emergencies. Whether it's natural disasters, conflicts, or health crises, this podcast delivers timely updates that help listeners stay informed about these pressing issues. The hosts effectively convey the urgency of taking action and provide tangible ways in which individuals can contribute to relief efforts or support affected communities. Additionally, the podcast delves into the work being done by various UN agencies and partners to mitigate these emergencies, offering hope and inspiration amidst challenging situations.

    Furthermore, The UN News podcast serves as a platform for diverse voices from around the world. It features interviews with policymakers, activists, and experts who offer unique perspectives on crucial global issues. This not only broadens our understanding but also gives a voice to those directly impacted by these challenges. By highlighting their stories and experiences, the podcast fosters empathy among its listeners and motivates them to engage with international issues.

    However, one possible drawback of this podcast is that it may sometimes rely heavily on official statements or reports from UN entities. While these sources are undoubtedly valuable in understanding the organization's work, there might be a lack of critical analysis or alternative viewpoints on certain topics. To ensure a balanced perspective, it would be beneficial if the podcast occasionally included independent experts or critics who could provide additional insights into some of the complex issues discussed.

    In conclusion, The UN News podcast is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to stay connected with global events and make a positive impact on our world. Its coverage of global emergencies coupled with actionable suggestions for individual involvement makes it an essential tool for those working towards a greater vision. The podcast's commitment to diverse voices and its ability to inspire and inform make it a must-listen for anyone interested in international affairs and diplomacy.



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    UN News Today 03 October 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 4:23


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    UN News Today 02 October 2025

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    Haiti: Human rights chief Türk condemns use of drones on gangsGaza's maternity wards full, mothers and babies in danger: UNFPA, UNICEFSyria prison survivor's pursuit of justice for those still missing

    UN News Today 01 October 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 4:39


    Gaza children among latest medical evacuations from war zone ‘Trust crisis' threatens vaccine confidence and global uptakeHaiti: Security Council approves new force to target gang violence

    UN News Today 30 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 4:15


    With all eyes on possible deal to end Gaza war, UN aid agencies stress need for ceasefireAfghanistan: Taliban internet blackout impacts lifesaving relief effortDR Congo crisis leaves peace a distant prospect, Security Council hears

    UN News Today 29 September 2025

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    Ukraine suffers renewed, massive Russian strikes overnight Gaza: UN Human Rights condemns healthcare attacksMaria Ressa: It's time to push back against AI and Big Tech's threat to truth

    UN News Today 26 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 3:53


    WHO says four more Gaza City hospitals shut amid Israeli offensiveSudan: Khartoum returnees shelter crisis, warns IOMUkraine: WFP food boxes provide lifeline for frontline communities 

    UN News Today 25 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 4:08


    Gaza City suffering escalates as Israeli strikes inflict more heavy casualtiesGlobal shipping entering uncertain waters, says UNCTADWorld's food security goals are way off track, says FAO

    UN News Today 24 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 3:59


    Guterres: Civilian toll in Ukraine rising, attacks must stopSudan: UN mission urges accountability after RSF drone strike kills worshippers in El FasherGaza crisis deepens: UN agencies warn of displacement, famine and attacks on civilians

    UN News Today 23 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 4:36


    UN chief warns ‘impunity is the mother of chaos' as General Assembly opensUkraine: Widespread torture of civilian detainees by Russian authorities – OHCHRSudan: WHO launches cholera vaccination campaign in Darfur amid rising cases

    UN News Today 22 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 4:42


    Pursuing peace is not naïve, Guterres tells UN General AssemblyUkraine war: Russian forces used drones to pursue and bomb victims HRC60 hearsJail sentence for China blogger Zhang Zhan ‘disturbing': OHCHR

    UN News Today 19 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 5:14


    Afghanistan quake aftermath has left women and girls exposed to abuse amid serious shortage of female health workers: UN WomenGaza: lifesaving child nutrition supplies stolen in convoy hijack, reports UNICEFSudan crisis: surge in summary executions by all warring parties OHCHR, OCHA

    UN News Today 18 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 3:51


    ‘No end' expected to floods, storms as world heats up: WMOGaza: civilians caught in crossfire amid Israeli clashes with Hamas, warns OCHASyria's fragile gains threatened by foreign militaries and political exclusion

    UN News Today 17 September 2025

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    UN News Today 16 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 4:19


    Independent rights panel finds Israel committed genocide in Gaza  UN rights chief condemns Israeli strike on Hamas negotiators in Qatar Venezuelan migrants contribute $900 million to Ecuador's economy 

    UN News Today 15 September 2025

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    Ukraine records highest toll from cluster munitions for third year running: UNIDIR-backed reportAirstrikes in Gaza City and the north are intensifying, warns UNRWA chiefTedros urges countries to overcome last hurdles in way of inking Pandemic Treaty

    UN News Today 12 September 2025

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    Afghanistan, children comprise more than half of all deaths in the aftermath of the earthquake: UNICEFSudan: As children's suffering deepens, school remains a distant hopeIn DPRK North Korea, street kids are sent to work in coal mines, alleges OHCHR

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    Sudan: War, bureaucracy and attacks hamper humanitarian accessSurging violence imperils civilians in eastern DR Congo, OCHA warnsIOM calls for $16.8 million to aid victims of Afghanistan quake

    UN News Today 10 September 2025

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    Nuclear watchdog chief announces breakthrough on Iran monitoringNepal crisis: UN rights chief appeals for dialogue and calmIn Gaza City, aid teams issue new urgent warning over Israeli military action

    UN News Today 09 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 4:35


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    UN News Today 08 September 2025

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    UN News Today 05 September 2025

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    DR Congo crisis: funding cuts curtail assistance to victims of sexual violence warns OHCHRPakistan's monsoon flood-hit communities face more miseryAir pollution is on the rise but China, Europe offer glimmer of hope: WMO

    UN News Today 04 September 2025

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    As Afghanistan quake toll jumps to 2,200, aid agencies continue relief missionGaza: Families fleeing need a ceasefire desperately, says UNICEF workerPapua New Guinea is in frontline of climate change, warns UN's Guterres

    UN News Today 03 September 2025

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    UN News Today 2 September 2025

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    UN News Today 01 September 2025

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    Aid effort gears up after Afghanistan quake ‘wipes out' villages: UNHCR In Gaza, children out of school for third year running: UNRWA Guterres condemns detention of more UN staff in Yemen 

    UN News Today 29 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 4:08


    Descent into ‘massive famine' in Gaza has begun: OCHA, WHOIran surge in executions signals further crackdown on protesters, minorities: OHCHRAfghanistan schools ban rejected by almost all men and women: UN Women

    UN News Today 28 August 2025

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    UN News Today 27 August 2025

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    UN News Today 26 August 2025

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    UN News Today 25 August 2025

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    Gaza: UN condemns Israeli strike on hospitalEight years on from forced exodus, conditions keep worsening for RohingyaPakistan: Over 20,000 still displaced by deadly flash floods

    UN News Today 22 August 2025

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    Food security experts confirm famine in Gaza Sudan: UN rights office horrified by recent killings in El Fasher End impunity for violence against Rohingya in Myanmar: OHCHR 

    UN News Today 21 August 2025

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    UN News Today 19 August 2025

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    UN News Today 12 August 2025

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    Report reveals ‘systematic torture' and other crimes in Myanmar  Gaza hospitals overflow with people injured while seeking food: WHO UNESCO chief condemns killing of six journalists in Gaza City 

    UN News Today 11 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 4:04


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    UN News Today 08 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 4:45


    Israeli plan to take complete control of Gaza must stop now, says UN rights chief  Cholera sweeps across Sudan, Chad refugee site  Afghanistan returnees have lost hope and need our help: UN-Habitat 

    UN News Today 07 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 3:55


    In Gaza, hospitals are ‘at near-total collapse' and staff are overwhelmed DR Congo: UN Human Rights chief condemns surge in M23 violence WHO issues new recommendations to counter widespread mistreatment of women giving birth

    UN News Today 06 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 4:21


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    UN News Today 05 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 4:20


    Gaza: Famine doesn't happen overnight, says UN aid agency In Sudan, children are ‘just skin and bones': UNICEF  Geography shouldn't define destiny, UN chief tells summit on landlocked nations  

    UN News Today 04 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 4:01


    Gaza remains on brink of famine as UNRWA chief calls for release of hostagesSudan war: terrified civilians flee besieged El Fasher, ZamzanPlastic pollution talks get underway in Geneva

    UN News Today 01 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 4:18


    Gaza: People continue to be killed seeking food as starvation deepens First UN aid mission arrives in Sweida, Syria Support mums and babies during World Breastfeeding Week 

    UN News Today 31 July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 4:41


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