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October 24, 2025 UN
The main news of the day at the UN and around the world: United Nations Day, civilians in Ukraine suffered again as a result of attacks, devastating floods in South Sudan, the conclusion of the 16th UN Conference on Trade and Development.
UN Day
Today is celebrated United Nations DaySecretary General Antonio Guterres addressed the UN Security Council on this matter He spoke via video link from Hanoi, calling for urgent reform of the Security Council, which, he said, "shaped the course of history" and "prevented the chaos of a major war," but is now in dire need of change. In his speech, the UN chief placed particular emphasis on the need to expand the number of permanent members of the Security Council. António Guterres also supported initiatives by France and the United Kingdom to limit the use of the veto and called on the Security Council to "carefully consider them."
Strikes against Ukraine
According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, civilians in Ukraine have suffered further casualties as a result of attacks over the past 24 hours. Authorities report that massive airstrikes have hit more than 30 villages in the Kherson region. Humanitarian agencies warn that with the onset of cold weather, power outages and damage to homes are making the situation even more difficult for civilians. The UN continues to facilitate evacuations from frontline areas of the Kharkiv region. With the support of the Humanitarian Fund for Ukraine, partner organizations are providing transportation, psychosocial, and rehabilitation assistance.
Floods in South Sudan
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warns that nearly 1 million people have been affected by devastating floods in South Sudan. Around 335,000 people have been forced to flee their homes. Last week, the World Health Organization reported more than 104,000 cases of malaria, including 16 deaths, across the country. South Sudan is suffering from ongoing conflict and acute food shortages, and the floods are worsening the already dire humanitarian situation.
Trade and Development
The 16th UN Conference on Trade and Development concluded in Geneva. Representatives from 170 countries participated, a record in the Conference's 60-year history. Delegates agreed on a declaration known as the "Geneva Consensus," reaffirming the central role of the UN agency in advancing multilateral cooperation. World leaders committed to reforming global systems for more equitable development.
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