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World Food Day LIVE: The task of feeding the world

Amid the destruction of the Second World War, nations responded to the danger of hunger and malnutrition by creating the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on 16 October 1945. The UN agency celebrates this achievement as World Food Day every year on its birthday, recognizing the work of all those who are committed to ensuring food for everyone. We’ll be bringing you the highlights live from FAO throughout the day. UN News app users can follow coverage here.

16 October 2025

UN rights chief hails Bangladesh prosecutions over enforced disappearances

Bangladesh has begun legal proceedings against security officials accused of sanctioning enforced disappearances and torture under the previous government – a move UN human rights chief Volker Türk called “an important step towards accountability.”

15 October 2025

Record rise in carbon dioxide levels during 2024: UN weather agency

Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels rose by a record amount in 2024, reaching new highs and locking in further long-term warming and extreme weather, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

15 October 2025

Gaza peace plan ‘at precarious moment’ as killings continue on both sides

The UN relief chief on Wednesday urged Israel and Hamas to honour their agreement to return deceased hostages and allow aid at scale into Gaza, warning that it should not be used as “a bargaining chip” amid reports of new civilian killings and extrajudicial executions.

15 October 2025

Humanitarian funding cuts pushing millions into hunger: WFP

Nearly 14 million people could face severe hunger by the end of the year, the World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Wednesday, as slashed humanitarian funding threatens six of its most critical operations. 

15 October 2025

Guterres highlights ‘maximum impact’ reform agenda

The Secretary-General on Wednesday outlined a set of proposals to strengthen the UN’s effectiveness and improve coordination across its three core pillars: peace and security, sustainable development, and human rights.

15 October 2025

UN rights chief underlines need for a permanent ceasefire and accountability in Gaza

Recovery in Gaza must also include accountability for violations, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Wednesday.

15 October 2025

Afghan quake aftermath: Children facing heightened risk from disease

Over 212,000 Afghan children are now at risk of acute watery diarrhoea and other deadly waterborne diseases, according to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

15 October 2025

Ukraine: Top humanitarian strongly condemns Russian attack on UN aid convoy

Russian drones hit a “clearly marked” UN convoy on Tuesday which was bringing desperately needed aid to a war-torn frontline town in southern Ukraine. 

14 October 2025

UN envoy warns Libya’s transition at risk amid stalled political roadmap

The UN’s top envoy for Libya warned on Tuesday that the country’s long-delayed political transition will stay on hold unless rival institutions swiftly resolve differences over election laws and key appointments.

14 October 2025