UN News (14 January 2026)

(Peace and Security) A fragile political calm in Yemen is fraying, with renewed instability and aid restrictions deepening hunger, illness and displacement for millions of civilians, senior UN officials warned the Security Council on Wednesday. – Yemen’s fragile calm unravels as hunger and aid restrictions deepen crisis | UN News

(Humanitarian Aid) The temporary closure of a UN-run health centre in East Jerusalem is the latest phase in “a pattern of deliberate disregard” for international law, the head of the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA, said on Wednesday. – East Jerusalem: Forced shutdown of UN clinic signals escalating disregard for international law | UN News

(Climate and Environment) The past 11 years have been the warmest in the modern era, while oceans continue to heat up, too, says the UN weather agency. – 11-year streak of record global warming continues, UN weather agency warns | UN News

(Economic Development) Global unemployment remains stable, but progress toward decent work has stalled, according to a new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO), which warns that young people continue to struggle in a job market which risks being further undermined by AI and trade policy uncertainty. – Global employment stable but decent jobs in short supply | UN News

(UN Affairs) With the multilateral system under pressure and under attack, Member States must fight for the United Nations, the President of the General Assembly said on Wednesday, laying out her priorities for its resumed 80th session. – The UN is ‘worth fighting for’: General Assembly President | UN News

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