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UN News Today

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

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

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Latest Episodes

* Gaza: continuing airstrikes, shelling and gunfire leave more dead and injured: UN human rights chief

* UNICEF warns of deepening global crisis for children

* On Human Rights Day 2025, credit for journalists risking everything to expose abuses

* Gaza newborns ‘scarred by war before first breath’ by preventable maternal malnutrition: UNICEF

* Sudan: Dangerous ordeal of El Fasher’s escapees is not over, warns UNFPA

* Seven in 10 women activists have been abused online: UN Women

* Sudan: WHO chief Tedros deplores 'senseless attacks' on civilians in South Kordofan

* Humanitarians launch $33 billion appeal for 2026

* UNRWA condemns search of Jerusalem headquarters by Israeli officials

* Syria one year after government change - UN rights office warns of ongoing killings and abuses 

* Mozambique displacement crisis deepens as attacks intensify and aid supplies run low, UN reports 

* South-East Asia: Climate disasters disrupt sch... more

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Recent Guests

Marina El-Khawand
Youth activist who established a global platform for surplus medicines
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Episode: UN News Today 20 November 2025
Orlando Bloom
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and Hollywood actor
UNICEF
Episode: UN News Today 07 November 2025
Alexis Masciarelli
World Food Programme representative currently in Kingston, Jamaica
World Food Programme
Episode: Bringing aid to remote communities in hurricane-affected Jamaica remains the priority
Shoko Orakaki
Director with the UN Reproductive Health Agency, UNFPA
UNFPA
Episode: UN News Today 21 October 2025
Abira Teffa
Senior regional communications officer at UN World Food Program
UN World Food Program
Episode: UN News Today 21 October 2025
Yougoshi Daniels
Deputy director at the UN's International Organization for Migration
IOM
Episode: UN News Today 21 October 2025
Riyad Avla
Former prisoner of the Assad regime who is pursuing justice for the missing in Syria
Independent institution on missing persons in Syria
Episode: UN News Today 02 October 2025
Maria Ressa
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and global rights activist
Episode: UN News Today 29 September 2025
Fatima Amiri
Afghan education activist
Episode: UN News Today 17 September 2025

Hosts

Daniel Johnson
Host of UN News Today, providing critical updates on global humanitarian crises and initiatives.
Katie Dartford
Host of UN News Today, reporting on key global events and crises.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 459 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
    Japana year 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 Kingdom3 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
    😉💙🙃
    United States3 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 Emirates3 years ago
  • Please keep up the good work!

    This is an honest look at the brutal truth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cal(i)fornia
    United States3 years ago

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Overall, the podcast is valued for its informative updates, but feedback suggests improvements in presentation speed and volume.
Audience appreciates the coverage of urgent humanitarian crises worldwide, often highlighting the emotional impact on affected populations.
The content is crucial for understanding global affairs, yet some listeners noted the pace of information delivery is too fast.
Listeners express a desire for transcripts and supplementary materials to enhance comprehension, especially for non-native speakers.

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Bringing aid to remote communities in hurricane-affected Jamaica remains the priority
Q: What are the main challenges that WFP will encounter?
The main challenge is the logistics of reaching isolated communities in need of assistance.
Bringing aid to remote communities in hurricane-affected Jamaica remains the priority
Q: What are people's most urgent needs right now?
The main priority is to ensure families have enough to eat as well as hygiene kits, medicine, and generators for electricity.
Bringing aid to remote communities in hurricane-affected Jamaica remains the priority
Q: What are the immediate needs of people in the hurricane's path?
The urgent needs include food, clean water, and power, as many have lost their homes and livelihoods.
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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This podcast provides daily updates on global humanitarian and political issues, focusing heavily on the United Nations' responses to crises around the world. Topics often include humanitarian disasters, human rights violations, and the global impact of conflicts and disasters, such as those in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan. Unique for its concise format, episodes typically feature urgent calls for international support, showcasing the challenges faced by vulnerable populations, including women and children, amid ongoing turmoil. The content is presented in a straightforward manner, making it accessible to listeners looking for reliable updates on international affairs and UN initiatives.

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