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Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon was the eighth secretary-general of the United Nations.
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09/05/2025
September 5, 2025
Wildfires fuel air pollution, says UN Report
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Reports & Analysis
Israel begins new offensive in Gaza
Israel begins new offensive in Gaza
Israel's military has entered Deir al-Balah, where thousands of Palestinians have sought refuge.
What's the state of our oceans?
What's the state of our oceans?
Climate change, plastic pollution and overfishing are impacting oceans. Can a UN ocean conference protect them?
UN must be updated to meet 21st-century demands: Baerbock
UN must be updated to meet 21st-century demands: Baerbock
Annalena Baerbock, the UN General Assembly president, spoke to DW about the challenges facing the United Nations.
Germany's Annalena Baerbock gets top UN job
Germany's Annalena Baerbock gets top UN job
Germany's former foreign minister has been elected to become the new president of the United Nations General Assembly.
UN human rights chief accuses Israel of 'ethnic cleansing'
UN human rights chief accuses Israel of 'ethnic cleansing'
The UN human rights body highlighted an apparent push to displace Gaza's population and the denial of humanitarian aid.
UN decries Israeli blockade of aid supplies to Gaza
UN decries Israeli blockade of aid supplies to Gaza
The UN warns Gaza's population faces starvation, with thousands of children suffering from malnutrition.
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In the spotlight
Why is Saudi Arabia heading top UN women's rights forum?
Despite ongoing repression back home, Saudi Arabia will head the UN Commission on the Status of Women next year.
UN human rights declaration turns 75
Germany marks the occasion at a time when human rights are under threat worldwide.
UN Human Rights Council puts abusers in guardian role
China and its autocratic allies are using the UN Human Rights Council to shield each other from meaningful oversight.
UN Security Council: Should Germany be a permanent member?
Germany's bids to join the exclusive circle of permanent UN Security Council members have always failed.
What are the UN's 17 sustainability goals?
The United Nation's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to create a fairer, more eco-friendly world.
UN warns of deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan
UN Special representative Volker Perthes says that helping Sudanese refugees is becoming increasingly difficult.
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